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greens. Instead of selling his surplus milk, he delivered it there at no charge. He planted every available acre he could into potatoes and 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 was called in and was gone a long time. When he did return, his eyes were red and swollen. One of the men asked him what was wrong. Choking on his words, he told them the 31