Leonard Lomell D-Day hero
Historian Stephen Ambrose judged that after Gen. Eisenhower, Lomell was most responsible for the success of the Allied invasion.
From This is True for 6 March 2011
hero
Selfless humans who chose to risk their own safety or lives to improve the human condition or save others.
Clair Cline Violinist
Cline did something amazing during his time at the Stalag Luft I POW camp.
From This is True for 26 September 2010
Reginald Levy Terrorist thwarter
A pilot since he was 18, he helped thwart a massive terrorist attack.
From This is True for 8 August 2010
Andree Peel Resistance fighter
She estimated she helped rescue more than 100 airmen.
From This is True for 14 March 2010
Heather Christensen Heroic teacher
They won, but that wasn’t the heroism.
From This is True for 11 October 2009
Millard Fuller Habitat founder
Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity.
From This is True for 1 February 2009
Jack Lucas The indestructible
The youngest Marine ever to receive the Medal of Honor.
From This is True for 1 June 2008
Sister Catherine Mulkerrin The ignored
Mulkerrin knew about the Archdiocese of Boston priests abusing children, and documented it.
From This is True for 18 May 2008
Philipp von Boeselager The regretful
von Boeselager was given a pistol so he could shoot Hitler and Himmler at a dinner, but the idea was scrapped.
From This is True for 27 April 2008