Try and watch this without getting choked up. Someone on YouTube said it was based on the story of Jesse L. Carpenter, a homeless veteran who froze to death on the streets.
Stacy Horn
I've written six non-fiction books, the most recent is Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad, and Criminal in 19th-Century New York.
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Thank you for posting this beautiful excerpt from The West Wing. I loved that TV series and the character, Toby, was such a big part of it. ….. Tear jerker for sure though.
You’re most welcome. I loved watching it again, too.
Done right, TV can hold its head up among all the media out there.
Thanks for posting. A good reminder we should spend some money on veterans before they get to the funeral part. Happy New Year, Stacy.
I just meant it’s tv and not real life, and I wish these were real politicians to admire. But I absolutely agree that we need to take proper care of veterans, instead of giving tax breaks to the wealthy.
Happy New Year to you too!