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Originally Posted by pwd72s
Anybody here watch the HBO WWII series, "Band of Brothers"?
In the cue ball, Salem, Oregon, you can often find an old guy, a friend of the owner. He doesn't shoot much pool these days, but is a killer backgammon player. Walks with a cane.
He is well respected by all who know. And I'd say he's the toughest SOB in the pool hall. He's poven it!
Donald Malarkey is his name. He parachuted in during D-day, from there, went all the way until the war ended. Battle of the bulge in Mike's graph? Yep, that was part of the war that Malarkey saw...Yes, this is the real life "Malarkey" portrayed in the movie.
Good thread Mike...puts things in a historical perspective.
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You've met Malarkey? Very cool. I've had the honor of keeping in touch with Wild Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron after my father became friends with them on a tour. Great guys. They really put things in perspective when it comes to war.
Kind Regards,
Tom