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Ordinary man, extraordinary hero: the story of Sergeant William Jasper is a reminder that ordinary men of extraordinary courage can shape history and inspire generations.(HISTORY--AMERICAN SPIRIT)(Biography)
The struggle for nationhood and political liberty often produces heroes of legendary status. History records the deeds of major political and military leaders, forever linking a nation's identity with grand figures and personalities. Successive generations reflect upon the larger-than-life contributions of great leaders, but as significant as their contributions may be, it is not their work alone that makes freedom possible.
At the heart of every struggle remains the essential truth that so-called ordinary men, possessing extraordinary conviction and courage, add their own indispensable contributions to the freedom fight. These guarantors of individual freedom ...
- OBIT - BROWN, William Jasper (Billy)
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