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11 November 2008, 10:32
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Audie Murphy
Here is a YouTube clip I had never seen, a little slow in the beginning but interesting to see how he was clearly not comfortable when asked about military service.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6RWQ5tESVzk 
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12 November 2008, 15:11
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20 November 2008, 13:59
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I think its an interesting sign of the times. It seems they knew him more for being a Medal of Honor recipient than for being an actor. What a time that must have been to live in to have military members as celebrities.
he died at age 46 in a plane crash. How interesting it would be if he were still here. http://www.audiemurphy.com/biograph.htm
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20 November 2008, 14:12
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Conduct every traffic stop extending the olive branch of peace; while having a tactical plan to kill everyone inside the vehicle. - Gordon Graham
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21 November 2008, 15:07
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my grand daughter was born on june 20,same as Audie.
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16 December 2008, 01:22
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He is also the most decorated American soldier for bravery. My dad bought me his book To Hell and Back when I was like 10 and I read that sucker until it feel apart. He was supposed to go to West Point after the war but his wounds prevented further military service. For quite some time afterward he was despondent and apparently struggled with what we know now as PTSD, so much so he slept with a .45 under his pillow.
The man is the epitome of Hero in my book.
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19 December 2008, 15:19
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I looked up to him as a kid liked the book and the movie.I was at a Vet Center and read a article on his speaking out on his struggles with PTSD.Convinced me I had nothing to be ashamed of.The article also said he beat his addiction to sleeping pills by locking himself in a hotel room for a week.Thats a real man in my book.
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3 January 2009, 15:45
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There is an Audie Murphy museum in Greenville, Tx. Also there is an excellent memorial to him visble on the north side of I30 inear Greenville. I didn't get the mile marker, because my wife was driving and I was terrified.
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12 February 2009, 06:43
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Does anyone know if any actors are serving in the military today? I don't keep up with Hollywood gossup, but I sincerely doubt it!
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12 February 2009, 09:23
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12 February 2009, 09:40
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5 April 2009, 20:28
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http://oldbluejacket.com/AudieMurphy.htm
This site goes through some of his accomplishments. Pretty good info there. GROG
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5 April 2009, 22:03
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Stopped by and paid him a visit on Wednesday after having told the kids a bit about him.
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6 April 2009, 21:59
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Good lookin kids there Bro. Good to see they are being properly educated. Good parenting right there. Only by teaching our kids about these MOH reciepients, and other honored military and LE people, can they have true heros that are worthy of their respect. Audie Murphy was a showcase of what one determined individual can do, when he sets his mind to doing it, and does not let others dictate his future. Wonder what he would have accomplished had the Airborne accepted him?
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6 April 2009, 22:31
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LOL he'd prolly be a hung jumper and cut away into the swamps
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6 April 2009, 23:42
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Outstanding Post (and as has been said, good looking kids there Ranger).
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