I did have. My Scoutmaster was a WWII hero who fought behind Japanese lines in Burma. He taught me a great deal and his war stories were incredible. A truly great man.
Your mention of WW-II war hero, reminds me of Keith Copeland, he was a mentor to me back in the 70's, but all I knew about him was he owned a cigarette and condom vending machine business, and three restaurants in Anchorage. Only twenty some years later did I read three full page obituary and story of his life in the newspaper. Only then did I learn about his WW-II life, and to read the account was beyond grasp. Strange how we never really know some people.
Few will ever know of his project to reach the origin of the Amazon River.
