After seeing this post, I stopped by and checked on a WW-II (Navy/Pacific) vet that lives in out neighborhood.
I met him several years ago, talk with him when I see him, and help him keep his scooter running.
Mike was one of the coxswain's (on the Higgins Boats) that landed the attacking forces at Okinawa.
He doesn't say much about that day, other than he made "multiple" trips to and from the beach.
When I saw him, he told me had some bad news,,,
(he said) he had to sell his scooter (as his wife wouldn't let him ride it any more).
I think he's about 90 years old.....
I'm impressed!
Remember the Vets!!!!
Ride safe, Ted