Monday, June 30, 2008

Louis Zamperini

We had the honor and pleasure of meeting this wonderful 91 year old WWII Vet & Japanese POW (shown here with Dream Spinner) at the 49th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and celebration in Torrence, CA. Zamperini was also an Olympic miler in the 1936 Olympics when Hitler was presiding. He has an AMAZING story which you can read in his fascinating book entitled "Devil at My Heels" available online.

Dream Spinner and I both read the book, discussed the fortitude of this man, and were moved by it. We are hoping to bring Mr. Zamperini in to speak to a small crowd very soon!

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