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They Gave Him A Medal For His Service And Asked Him To Give A Speech. One Thank-You Is Unexpected.

Imagine using the biggest speech of your life to talk about your deepest inner struggles. That’s exactly what the soldier here does as he’s given the Medal of Honor.

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Rajiv Narayan

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