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California born, Paul Ponsiglione is currently attending Virginia Military Institute. Since he was young, Paul has had a passion for military history. This short story is inspired by the true story of his next-door neighbor, Earl Henley, who fought on Iwo Jima.
Contest Won: Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest 2008, Highly Commended
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