Louis Zamperini competed as a runner in the 1936 Olympics, served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II as a bombardier. He survived 47 days on an open raft in the Pacific before being taken prisoner by the Japanese. Zamperini’s life is the basis for the bestselling book “Unbroken” by Lauren Hillenbrand on which Angelina Jolie is basing a film.
Zamperini passed away yesterday at the age of 97. He touched a lot of lives and many of them remembered him on Twitter.
A really good read if you didn't know who Louis Zamperini was before today #LouisZamperini http://t.co/mPpo9IqjK0 pic.twitter.com/fdgtijfZUr
— ROYFACTOR (@ROY_FACTOR) July 3, 2014
Today we also remember and celebrate the life of #LouisZamperini, the Olympian and WWII vet who inspired UNBROKEN: http://t.co/bkL9O8Jirm
— NPR Books (@nprbooks) July 3, 2014
RIP Louis "Louie" #Zamperini: A True American Hero: http://t.co/px45F19QUr (with @JamesRosenFNC & @brithume) pic.twitter.com/A5lMAYO1DU
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) July 3, 2014
My friend and neighbor #louiszamperini has passed away at 97. Feel blessed to have known a true American hero. pic.twitter.com/cc2zRQ2qaV
— David Berman (@davidberman88) July 3, 2014
Wishing #LouisZamperini a good rest after an amazing life. Grateful for him and all the heroes of #WWII. #Unbroken pic.twitter.com/96IMmNTK7n
— Evan Stern (@EvanCStern) July 4, 2014
In our thoughts, the family of #LouisZamperini http://t.co/OBMguWszWG
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) July 3, 2014
Thank you #LouisZamperini from the bottom my heart. You changed my life #RIP #ww2 #vet pic.twitter.com/k1znNdq4l1
— Colleen R.F. (@ColleenRugg) July 4, 2014
#RIP #LouisZamperini. What a life.
— Garret Dillahunt (@garretdillahunt) July 4, 2014
#AngelinaJolie says death of #LouisZamperini impossible to describe. #WWIIhero subject of @laurahillenbran #Unbroken pic.twitter.com/4oZsDtEsYJ
— Dr. Shirley & Steve (@ShirleyandSteve) July 4, 2014
Recommended
RIP #LouisZamperini. All-American hero!
— Dathan Ritzenhein (@djritzenhein) July 4, 2014
The #AirForce honors the life & legacy of #LouisZamperini; a #POW, #Airman & American hero. http://t.co/OttcT6b861
— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) July 3, 2014
https://twitter.com/galleray/status/484773998450839552
Cannot recommend a better book than #Unbroken which tells the absolutely remarkable story of #LouisZamperini Olympian & WWII POW
— Mrs. Rund Garman (@MsRund) July 4, 2014
RIP #LouisZamperini you were are true hero! Was a total honour to be able to play you in #Adrift:47dayswithsharks. pic.twitter.com/rYMeWgn2uW
— Michael Koltes (@MichaelKoltes) July 3, 2014
@MsRund it was the best book I ever read. So sad to see him go 🙁
— Colleen R.F. (@ColleenRugg) July 4, 2014
RIP #LouisZamperini. You were a light in this world & you will be missed … pic.twitter.com/m5eJbaH2Ug
— Open House Community (@OpenHouseRadio) July 4, 2014
One of a kind.
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