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World War II veteran said he was no hero. He was.

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It's hard to figure out Clarence "Bud" Ollom's highest honor. There's the time he was knighted by the French consul general at Minnesota's Capitol Rotunda.

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Timmyboy

Saint Paul, MN

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I just watched footage of the D Day invasion and thought to myself, if I had even 1% of the bravery these men and women showed during WW2 I would be a happy man. Clarence seems typical of WW2 vets, they ask for no thanks. They went proudly and got the job done. They ask of no recognition of the risks they took and the sacrifices they made. I respect this generation so much and feel they deserve the highest of honor. I don't know you Dennis, but I'm sure you are as proud as can be of your father Clarence. Rest assured, I'm sure right now he's doing some catch up with his buddies from the war.

Frustrated

Saint Paul, MN

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Another one of the generation who truly knew what sacrifice meant is lost. We owe so much to them.

mike v

United States

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outstanding service,,we all owe him and our men and women for their service

Just Sayin

Saint Paul, MN

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Thank you Sgt Ollum. Rest in peace.

TJ W

Minneapolis, MN

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God Bless the Bud Ollum's of this country. The freedoms we take for granted today were paid for on the backs of the incredible people of the "Greatest Generation." It's sad how we keep letting them down by giving up so much of what they fought so hard to keep.

Rockin John

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Thank you for your service Mr. Ollum, I hope the reunion with your buddies is long and rowdy!!

Will Rogers

Saint Paul, MN

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Semper FI

Bah Humbug

Minneapolis, MN

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A true hero and a great American.

XD40 Fan

Minneapolis, MN

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Thank you for your selfless service, Sgt. Ollum. Thank you for the freedom you helped secure. God bless you and your loved in this time of grieving.

Red Ryder

United States

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The Paratroopers St. Michael Prayer

Lord God, hear my call, as through the sky I fall.
Satan you once were cast from here.
My static line have hooked to hold,
and then my chute to make unfold.

Suspension lines untangled be
and open my canopy.
From other jumpers float me clear,
As safely down I persevere.

On angels wings, I hit the ground.
My Father's favor, I have found.
In thanks, St. Michael I do pray.
For God has helped me--ALL THE WAY.
__________

Bobster

Saint Paul, MN

Bud was an amazing man, even if he didn't think so himself.

Jaywalking

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Minneapolis, MN

Bobster wrote:

Bud was an amazing man, even if he didn't think so himself.

A lot of these men never spoke of the heroic deeds that have done.

cheapersmokes

Kenyon, MN

It is so nice to see all of the respectful comments on this story! I fear that our current generations would decline to serve since Nike was coming out with a new shoe and they couldn't leave until they had a pair! I hope and pray that I am wrong on that point!?honor all who answered the call to duty and served this wonderful country in the military!

Jim

Saint Paul, MN

A good story about a good man. My sincere regards to the family of SGT. Clarence "Bud" Ollom.

Matthew

Memphis, TN

Attention!
Present Arms!
Taps...

"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few"

Bubbles

Minneapolis, MN

The humble dignity shown by a man like this is a lesson for all. We need a few more real heroes like this.

Dennis

Cincinnati, OH

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This man will continue to be an inspiration to all of us. Semper Fi.

marcsterle

Thanks to Bud and the "Greatest Generation" ,that included my father and all my uncles. When I read Bud's story,and others similar, it humbles me that we walked amoung these heros often without knowing it. Thank you and God Bless you Bud!

to hard

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Saint Paul, MN

Unfortunately most of the next generation coming up, and the new coming immigrants will have no idea of the sacrifices this generation put forth, so they could live in safety and comfort. As for the new immigrants coming in, leave your country ideals and take part in the American ideals. And we will once again have a great country.

Kids - stop thinking its "All about me and me only"

Because in America it is "We" United we Stand"

Dont You Think

Minneapolis, MN

The Greatest Generation - yes indeed!

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