“You always hear all these statements like "Freedom isn't free." You hear the President talking about all these people making sacrifices. But you never really know until you carry one of them in a casket. When you feel their bodyweight. When you feel them. That's when you know. That's when you understand.”
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Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives
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Jim Sheeler
Jim Sheeler is an American author known for his in-depth investigative reporting and literary narrative style. His works often focus on social issues, revealing the complexity of human nature and the diversity of society through delicate pen and rich emotional expression. The specific birth and death dates are unknown. more
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