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took the harvest to the camp, getting other
farmers to donate as well. When men became
sick, John acquired permission to take them into
his own home where he and his family nursed
them back to health. Because of his kindness,
the men clamored to be chosen to work at his
farm, and they worked hard for him.
One day, one of the men asked John why
he did so much for them. John told them that
his only son was missing in action and had been
presumed captured during the Battle of the
Bulge in Germany. “I hope that they are taking
care of my son as I am taking care of you.
And,” he added, “until he comes home, you will
have to be my sons in his stead.”
Then one day, the men watched as a
military vehicle approached the house. John
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