Ask him if he would offer any advice to young people who might be smaller than some other folks and not have confidence to try important endeavors. (Since he was originally turned down for enlistment in the Marines due to being too short.)
Also, does he find any irony in the fact that this small Marine accomplished his cited action by wielding a 70-pound flamethrower in four separate trips back and forth for re-charges and back to enemy positions.
How did it feel to see the American flag being raised in the distance on Mt. Subiachi?
What kept you going to keep fighting for five additional weeks of battle, despite taking shrapnel in the leg?
How do you feel about being recognized in your home state of West Virginia for your work on veterans' affairs?
Also, does he find any irony in the fact that this small Marine accomplished his cited action by wielding a 70-pound flamethrower in four separate trips back and forth for re-charges and back to enemy positions.
How did it feel to see the American flag being raised in the distance on Mt. Subiachi?
What kept you going to keep fighting for five additional weeks of battle, despite taking shrapnel in the leg?
How do you feel about being recognized in your home state of West Virginia for your work on veterans' affairs?
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