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Runners Give Spontaneous Tribute And Thanks To 95-Year-Old WWII Veteran

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Maybe people aren’t so bad after all…

During a certain section of the course, the runners were cheered on by 95-year-old World War II veteran Joe Bell, who was dressed in his uniform.

During a certain section of the course, the runners were cheered on by 95-year-old World War II veteran Joe Bell, who was dressed in his uniform.

As he applauded their effort in his front yard, a spontaneous round of applause erupted for the veteran and then one by one the runners left the course to shake his hand and thank him for his service.

As he applauded their effort in his front yard, a spontaneous round of applause erupted for the veteran and then one by one the runners left the course to shake his hand and thank him for his service.

It was a memorable and touching moment, especially for Joe, who later told reporters, "I never got recognition in my life."


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