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Ordinary Heroes: A Series---Nell Smith Lutz and the World War II Honor Flights

by Penne J. Laubenthal

This feature is the first in a series about ordinary heroes—those persons who live next door or just across town, people we see every day who have, in their own quiet and special way, made the world a better place to live in.

Last month in my blog about amazing nonagenarians, I wrote about Nell Smith Lutz . Nell is stil...

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elkriver1 says...

I cannot believe what a beautiful Wave! Still beautiful after all these years!

JainaAnderson says...

Thank you, Penne! Thank you for sharing this wonderful story about our Dearest Nell and her true love, Frank! What amazing lives these two have led and do lead every day! Your story brought tears to my eyes. I do wish you had seen Frank's Children's minute at church.....when he pulled out that snake and the spider from the box....James Clem jumped about a mile--eyes wild with "Get me out of here!" written all over his face! What a treat! (I think James may have PTSD therapy in his future!) I can testify to Nell's service in the church....I have rarely ever made a pastoral care call that Nell hasn't already beaten me there with a loaf of homemade bread and sprigs of rosemary! She brings us homemade goodies all the time....I tried returning the favor, but I could never keep up with Nell! What a gift they both are to us all at First Presbyterian "On the Square"! Here I stand, clapping on the sidewalk!

Mrs. Elk says...

Penne, even I who never comment, have to say how wonderful it was to read about Nell's trip. She is truly an inspiration to us all--she has continued to serve over the years. Nell is always the first one there with food when one is sick--I once passed her on the road. She was sick herself but was just going to the river to take someone some homemade soup. Frank's sense of fun remains delightful. He scared a child half to death one Sunday recently in Children's Time at church. You see he had a box in a sack. Inside the box was a pop out snake! Oh, and by the way great cake, Ruthie. Carol C

pegfarlow says...

A tribute long overdue to two of the neatest persons we know! Billy C and Peggy

nellis says...

Nell's life is one inspiring event after another. She and Frank are just two great people who challenge us to make the most of our lives in the way that they live their daily lives. It was one lucky day when they moved to Athens! Nell Hightower Cobb Manakin-Sabot, Virginia

asmweed says...

Penne, this is such a great article about one our dearest friends. When Nell emailed me that Frank made the trip to H'ville to meet her on her return, I had tears in my eyes since I know how "in love" they are. This trip is one Nell will hold dear in her memory bank, one she's looked forward to for so long. It's so wonderful she was one of the chosen ones to be on an Honor Flight. I may not be a hero, however I'm definitely one who stands on the curb and claps as real heroes pass. Thanks for sharing such a delightful article about a lady who does so much for so many. Nell, Frank and their family will always have a place in our hearts. Thanks again. Star

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