peoplechoosingkindness on Instagram: "WWII pilot Ed Cottrell never knew where his wingman and best friend Ted Smith was laid to rest—until 77 years later. This was the m…"
WWII pilot Ed Cottrell never knew where his wingman and best friend Ted Smith was laid to rest—until 77 years later. This was the moment Ed Cottrell saw the grave - almost identical to the scene from “Saving Private Ryan”.Andrew Biggio, who posted the clip with Ed’s permission, said: “Ted Smith was killed January 1st, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge. He was shot down by anti-aircraft and his last words were “Tell my wife I love her” before impacting the ground. He was Ed’s wingman and roommate throughout the war.“Ed was totally unaware Ted Smith was buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery. While we were unsure what his reaction would be it was my decision to post it. In a country where some kids think the British bombed Pearl Harbor, the Pledge of Allegiance has been removed from school, and history seems to be skipped; I felt the need to show what sacrifice looks like. I wanted to educate millions of teenagers holding their cell phones that these men still live amongst us, and did so much for our nation.”Original Video: @therifle_
