In Search of Heroes

(Honoring John McCain, Dick Winters, and Every Veteran)

Saturday, Sept 1, 2018

John Sidney McCain, III, lying in State

I was surprised this week at how profoundly affected I was by John McCain’s death and the eulogies that followed. The solemnity and reverence was such that the entire nation seemed to stop and take notice.

I’ve never met Mr. McCain. I’m a regular person — I don’t have famous friends or run in those…

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Hans Glickerschmucken

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Emotional adventurer. 🐢 I tell silly stories and write poetry about struggles and connection. 🦖 I’m trying to be a better human. 🐜

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