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Started by SigsNSuch. Last reply by SigsNSuch Mar 9, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Very nice signatures m8. The Jimmy Carter is quality also.
Today's mail brought me the autograph of Mr. Herbert Boyer. Mr. Boyer invented the first modern day synthetic insulin used to treat today's diabetics. Before this breakthrough, doctors had to use insulin extracted from the pancreas of ox, which at times was so impure, that it would cause harmful and painful allergic reactions. But with Mr. Boyer's dedication, Humulin finally reached the commercial market in 1982, and bettered the lives of countless diabetics forever.
I got Wesley Fox's autograph about a year ago at the Marine Corp Museum. The exciting autograph I got recently is Jack Tapper and John Hill. HIll received the silver star for his part in a battle at Outpost Keating in Afghanistan in 2009. Its a great story!
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Received the autograph of Cogressional Medal of Honor recipients Michael Fitzmaurice and James Flemming. Mr. Fitzmaurice was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1973 for his actions on March 23, 1971. He covered an explosive that was thrown into his bunker after tossing out 2 more, saving 3 solider's lives. He then fought with his bare hands the enemy forces that were striking his group. Mr. Flemming was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1970 for his actions on November 26, 1968, when he faced intense enemy fire upon the helicopter he was flying during a rescue mission of a 6-man reconnaissance team. These men both have incredible stories of courage.
Received the autograph of Mr. Wesley Fox, 1971 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient in the mail today. Mr. Fox has a tremendous life story filled with true examples of leadership and courage. He fought in bought the Korean and Vietnam wars. On February 22, 1969, Mr. Fox was helping to devise a plan of attack when his command group was attacked. Everyone was injured (Mr. Fox in the shoulder) except his executive officer. Mr. Fox valliantly directed his command during the battle, and provided leadership to his squad when his executive officer was killed. Mr. Fox the directed the final counter attack, sustaining yet another wound, but refused medical attention so as to carry out the medical evacuation of his wounded troops. Extraordinary act of valor from an extraordinary solider.
Recieved the autograph of Walter D. Ehlers, 1944 Medal of Honor recipient. Mr. Ehlers was a participant in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, and was part of the second wave that helped the first wave fight their way onto the beach and on into France. On June 9, 1944, near Goville, France, Mr. Ehlers led his men in a charge and took out several machine gun nests and mortars single-handedly. The next day on June 10th, Mr Ehlers led the withdraw of his troops by providing cover fire by himself in the face on incredible odds and being tremendously outnumbered. This man has an incredible story, and is a true hero in my book any day.
Very cool, I have a Jimmy Carter book signed as well. And your right about having to work or finding time. It has taken me 15 years to build the collection I have for just that reason.
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