Jack Lucas: A Tragic Hero

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Many famous heroes are known for one particular event in which they showed bravery. Jack Lucas, a medal of honor recipient and World War II veteran, lived a life that exemplified courage. As a young man with a love for his country, Lucas would let nothing get in the way of his need to fight. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on that infamous December day, Jack knew, even at the age of 13, that it was his destiny to serve. Enlisting young, doing whatever he could to fight, and being ready to make the ultimate sacrifice is what makes Jack Lucas the most courageous American that has ever lived. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, young Jack Lucas took it personally. When he asked his mother if he could join up, she refused immediately. She

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