We’ve lost another American hero – another member of the Greatest Generation; U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, 88, died Monday in Washington. Inouye served his country in World War II and was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. 

In reading about Inouye’s military life, a couple interesting stories caught my attention. In World War II while serving in France, he was struck in the chest by a bullet. The bullet was blocked by a silver dollar he was carrying in his shirt pocket.

After that, he lost his right arm from a grenade attack. While recovering in a stateside military hospital, he got to know fellow patients Bob Dole and Philip Hart. Dole, Hart, and Inouye all became United States Senators.

Daniel Inouye was an amazing American.  The Associated Press has more of his life story HERE.

Aloha Senator Inouye. Rest in peace.