Diamond Lil

Another one of America's Greatest Generation has gone west....

Today we lost a true hero. The last of the WW2 Medal of Honor recipients. America’s last Medal of Honor Recipient representing the Second World War has passed away. Another mark in history highlighting the departure of the greatest generation. The U.S. Marine Corps is one of the most UNDER-AWARDED branches of the U.S. Military. As an enlisted corporal, Hershel “Woody” Williams represented poor enlisted Marines all over the country that were never properly recognized from WWII until present day. He was a symbol of Marines who never earned as much as an commendation or Bronze Star for their actions. Woody could have quit life 78 years ago, drank for free, and lived off being a Medal of Honor Recipient; but he didn’t. He retired a Marine, worked for the Veteran Affairs for 30+ years, and when that was enough started his own non-profit. Woody had monuments placed around the country to represent Gold Star Famlies. We often build monuments to those killed in war, but Woody saw the need to honor living family members plagued with the torture of losing a son, daughter, father, or mother in war. He loved his life working for veterans till his last day. He shall never be forgotten.
(text from The Rifle)