Scott's View: Veterans Advantage HeroVet - Louis Zamperini

Our most recent HeroVet is Army Veteran Louis Zamperini. I was hoping to meet Zamperini last month where he was due to appear for a speaking engagement near our home. Unfortunately, he arrived dehydrated from a red-eye flight from LA and ended up in the local hospital for a few days!

Friend and fellow Olympian John Naber, a 4-time gold medalist swimmer, spoke in his place. There was not a dry eye in the house, as John recounted personal memories and stories of the indefatigable Zamperini. This is an extraordinary story of service, sacrifice and personal redemption.

Louis Zamperini defied the odds to survive at sea in the Pacific and as a Japanese prisoner of war in WWII. His true heroism, however, came afterwards, as he fought and successfully conquered the emotional demons of a horrific war experience. Today, he inspires a new generation with his story of resilience, persistence and bravery.

Image Credit: http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-louis-zamperini-20140704-story.html