If you are a fan of the WWII movie "The Longest Day" then you probably remember the soldier who plays the bagpipes as the beaches are stormed on D-Day. The man who's actions were immortalized in that film has passed away. Bill Millin, a Scotsman serving with the 1st Commando Brigade, acted at the urging of his commander to violate rules against the playing of bagpipes in battle. He bravely piped songs such as "Highland Laddie" to motivate his comrades.
When asked later in life about his actions, he simply said "When you're young you do things you wouldn't dream of doing when you're older."
I hope both his iconic bravery and modesty will be remembered by us all for generations to come.
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