Young Recruits Laughed at the Man in the Worn Coat — Until a Decorated Colonel Stopped the Parade to Greet Him
It was Open Day at the training grounds — families arrived to watch drills, take pictures, and see loved ones get promoted during the formal review at noon. The man showed up at 11:28. Gaunt, with a slight limp, his coat frayed at the edges and his shoes coated in dust. He wore an old … Read more