Tales of soldiers imprisoned by the enemy.

[cstone]

When I think of the recent exchange made for Sgt Bergdahl, and Cpl. Hassoun's capture, I was saddened to learn of the death yesterday of Cpt Louis Zamperini.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2014/06/30/move-over-bowe-bergdahl-the-desertion-case-against-a-marine-just-got-weirder/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/bowe-bergdahl-said-he-was-tortured-kept-in-a-cage-by-taliban-us-officials-say/2014/06/08/eb4e7448-ef3e-11e3-9ebc-2ee6f81ed217_story.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/louis-zamperini-onetime-olympic-runner-who-survived-wwii-ordeals-dies-at-97/2014/07/03/954b8d30-02c9-11e4-8fd0-3a663dfa68ac_story.html

I chose to use the same news source for all three stories. I do not endorse the WP and certainly don't believe it to be objective. Please enjoy the stories and remember to Be Safe while celebrating Our Independence Day.

[Bailey Guns]

Zamperini was a true American warrior.

[Great-Kazoo]

I know a family in ft fun. Their dad was german POW. This area has some folks with interesting life stories.

[flogger]

Zamperini was a true American warrior.

His book is being made into a movie. Great story and a true American. RIP sir.