A Magical Fourth of July for a WWII Purple Heart Recipient at Magic Kingdom Park

On Monday, World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient Louis Lessure, 93, was visiting Magic Kingdom Park with his family, when he was chosen to participate in the park’s daily flag retreat ceremony. Louis served as a First Lieutenant bombardier in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. On hand to witness the memorable moment was Lessure’s wife, Sally, whom he wed on July 4, 1951. Watch this video to learn more of their story. Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: bit.ly Check out the blog: disneyparks.disney.go.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com Find more videos: www.youtube.com
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15 Responses to A Magical Fourth of July for a WWII Purple Heart Recipient at Magic Kingdom Park

  1. L8onL8on says:

    I agree with you fully re: facial hair on the Honor Guard.

  2. MrDisneyfreak1970 says:

    Please let me play Devils advocate for just a minute. Not concerning the World War II veteran, but the Magic Kingdom Honor Guard. SERIOUSLY, is that the best we can do. They look like slubs, or rejects. Facial hair should not be allowed with the Honor Guard as well. I’am sorry to judge like this, BUT COME ON!!!!

  3. biggerjacket says:

    I have so much respect for this man and this couples marriage! That’s awesome! Thank you to all who serve our country, I can never thank you enough!

  4. BProcker80 says:

    he deserved all that honor he got there

  5. Ramprider44lives says:

    congrats grandma and grandpa. I love you guys. happy anniversary!

  6. unstoppable028 says:

    Who would dislike this?! Heartless…

  7. FlimsyNimsy says:

    They are so adorable. What a wonderful couple worthy of such recognition:)

  8. lotrforeverandever says:

    i was there :)

  9. Heartbreaker826 says:

    Aww they look soo cute together!!! 61 Is hard!! Happy 4th of july!!!!!

  10. Drew Edwards says:

    Lol at how he says “anyone who doesn’t appreciate our country like I do is WRONG!!!” that was a hefty emphasis on the word wrong.

  11. RihannaFanatic says:

    This made my Forth of July :) This has to be the one of the sweetest stories I’ve heard

  12. bayoufilms says:

    this made my day as a disney fan and a true patriot

  13. BlueberryMuffn05 says:

    My husband and I have been married 4 1/2 years and I hope and pray everyday that in 55 years we are still married and happy like our grandparents and this couple. :)

  14. GodofBrownies says:

    I hope I live like this guy has and is still doing

  15. xxcarnacionxx91 says:

    aww what a sweet couple :)