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> This is one such item of wisdom and insight into the power of a single individual’s ability to
> impact others. These stories put the roles of parent and manager in an interesting perspective.
> . . . enjoy
>
> STORY NUMBER ONE
>
> Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago. Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He
> was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to
> murder.
>
> Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie. " He was his lawyer for a good reason... Eddie was very
> good!
>
> In fact, Eddie's skill at legal maneuvering kept Big Al out of jail for a long time. To show his
> appreciation, Capone paid him very well. Not only was the money big, but Eddie got special
> dividends. For instance, he and his family occupied a fenced-in mansion with live-in help and all
> of the conveniences of the day. The estate was so large that it filled an entire Chicago City
> block. Eddie lived the high life of the Chicago mob and gave little consideration to the atrocity
> that went on around him.
>
> Eddie did have one soft spot, however. He had a son that he loved dearly. Eddie saw to it that his
> young son had the best of everything: clothes, cars and a good education. Nothing was withheld.
> Price was no object.
>
> And, despite his involvement with organized crime, Eddie even tried to teach him right from wrong.
> Eddie wanted his son to be a better man than he was. Yet, with all his wealth and influence,
> there were two things he couldn’t give his son; that he couldn't pass on a good name and a good
> example.
>
> One day, Easy Eddie reached a difficult decision. Easy Eddie wanted to rectify wrongs he had done.
> He decided he would go to the authorities and tell the truth about Al "Scar face" Capone, clean up
> his tarnished name and offer his son some semblance of integrity.
>
> To do this, he would have to testify against The Mob, and he knew that the cost would be great.
> So, he testified. Within the year, Easy Eddie's life ended in a blaze of gunfire on a lonely
> Chicago Street. But in his eyes, he had given his son the greatest gift he had to offer, at the
> greatest price he would ever pay.
>
> STORY NUMBER TWO
>
> World War II produced many heroes. One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O'Hare. He was a
> fighter pilot assigned to the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific.
>
> One day his entire squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel
> gauge and realized that someone had forgotten to top off his fuel tank. He would not have enough
> fuel to complete his mission and get back to his ship. His flight leader told him to return to the
> carrier.
>
> Reluctantly, he dropped out of formation and headed back to the fleet. As he was returning to the
> mother ship he saw something that turned his blood cold. A squadron of Japanese aircraft was
> speeding their way toward the American fleet.
>
> The American fighters were gone on a sortie, and the fleet was all but defenseless. He couldn’t
> reach his squadron and bring them back in time to save the fleet. Nor could he warn the fleet of
> the approaching danger. There was only one thing to do. He must somehow divert them from the
> fleet.
>
> Laying aside all thoughts of personal safety, he dove into the formation of Japanese planes.
> Wing-mounted 50 caliber's blazed as he charged in, attacking one surprised enemy plane and then
> another. Butch wove in and out of the now broken formation and fired at as many planes as possible
> until all his ammunition was finally spent. Undaunted, he continued the assault. He dove at the
> planes, trying to clip a wing or tail in hopes of damaging as many enemy planes as possible and
> rendering them unfit to fly.
>
> Finally, the exasperated Japanese squadron took off in another direction. Deeply relieved, Butch
> O'Hare and his tattered fighter limped back to the carrier. Upon arrival he reported in and
> related the event surrounding his return.
>
> The film from the gun-camera mounted on his plane told the tale. It showed the extent of Butch's
> daring attempt to protect his fleet. He had in fact destroyed five enemy aircraft.
>
> This took place on February 20, 1942, and for that action Butch became the Navy's first Ace of
> W. W. II, and the first Naval Aviator to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. A year later Butch
> was killed in aerial combat at the age of 29. His home town would not allow the memory of this WW
> II hero to fade, and today, O'Hare Airport in Chicago is named in tribute to the courage of this
> great man. So the next time you find yourself at O’Hare International, give some thought to
> visiting Butch's memorial displaying his statue and his Medal of Honor. It's located between
> Terminals 1 and 2.
>
> SO WHAT DO THESE TWO STORIES HAVE TO DO WITH EACH OTHER?
>
> Butch O'Hare was Easy Eddie’s son.
> This is one such item of wisdom and insight into the power of a single individual’s ability to
> impact others. These stories put the roles of parent and manager in an interesting perspective.
> . . . enjoy
>
> STORY NUMBER ONE
>
> Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago. Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He
> was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to
> murder.
>
> Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie. " He was his lawyer for a good reason... Eddie was very
> good!
>
> In fact, Eddie's skill at legal maneuvering kept Big Al out of jail for a long time. To show his
> appreciation, Capone paid him very well. Not only was the money big, but Eddie got special
> dividends. For instance, he and his family occupied a fenced-in mansion with live-in help and all
> of the conveniences of the day. The estate was so large that it filled an entire Chicago City
> block. Eddie lived the high life of the Chicago mob and gave little consideration to the atrocity
> that went on around him.
>
> Eddie did have one soft spot, however. He had a son that he loved dearly. Eddie saw to it that his
> young son had the best of everything: clothes, cars and a good education. Nothing was withheld.
> Price was no object.
>
> And, despite his involvement with organized crime, Eddie even tried to teach him right from wrong.
> Eddie wanted his son to be a better man than he was. Yet, with all his wealth and influence,
> there were two things he couldn’t give his son; that he couldn't pass on a good name and a good
> example.
>
> One day, Easy Eddie reached a difficult decision. Easy Eddie wanted to rectify wrongs he had done.
> He decided he would go to the authorities and tell the truth about Al "Scar face" Capone, clean up
> his tarnished name and offer his son some semblance of integrity.
>
> To do this, he would have to testify against The Mob, and he knew that the cost would be great.
> So, he testified. Within the year, Easy Eddie's life ended in a blaze of gunfire on a lonely
> Chicago Street. But in his eyes, he had given his son the greatest gift he had to offer, at the
> greatest price he would ever pay.
>
> STORY NUMBER TWO
>
> World War II produced many heroes. One such man was Lieutenant Commander Butch O'Hare. He was a
> fighter pilot assigned to the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific.
>
> One day his entire squadron was sent on a mission. After he was airborne, he looked at his fuel
> gauge and realized that someone had forgotten to top off his fuel tank. He would not have enough
> fuel to complete his mission and get back to his ship. His flight leader told him to return to the
> carrier.
>
> Reluctantly, he dropped out of formation and headed back to the fleet. As he was returning to the
> mother ship he saw something that turned his blood cold. A squadron of Japanese aircraft was
> speeding their way toward the American fleet.
>
> The American fighters were gone on a sortie, and the fleet was all but defenseless. He couldn’t
> reach his squadron and bring them back in time to save the fleet. Nor could he warn the fleet of
> the approaching danger. There was only one thing to do. He must somehow divert them from the
> fleet.
>
> Laying aside all thoughts of personal safety, he dove into the formation of Japanese planes.
> Wing-mounted 50 caliber's blazed as he charged in, attacking one surprised enemy plane and then
> another. Butch wove in and out of the now broken formation and fired at as many planes as possible
> until all his ammunition was finally spent. Undaunted, he continued the assault. He dove at the
> planes, trying to clip a wing or tail in hopes of damaging as many enemy planes as possible and
> rendering them unfit to fly.
>
> Finally, the exasperated Japanese squadron took off in another direction. Deeply relieved, Butch
> O'Hare and his tattered fighter limped back to the carrier. Upon arrival he reported in and
> related the event surrounding his return.
>
> The film from the gun-camera mounted on his plane told the tale. It showed the extent of Butch's
> daring attempt to protect his fleet. He had in fact destroyed five enemy aircraft.
>
> This took place on February 20, 1942, and for that action Butch became the Navy's first Ace of
> W. W. II, and the first Naval Aviator to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. A year later Butch
> was killed in aerial combat at the age of 29. His home town would not allow the memory of this WW
> II hero to fade, and today, O'Hare Airport in Chicago is named in tribute to the courage of this
> great man. So the next time you find yourself at O’Hare International, give some thought to
> visiting Butch's memorial displaying his statue and his Medal of Honor. It's located between
> Terminals 1 and 2.
>
> SO WHAT DO THESE TWO STORIES HAVE TO DO WITH EACH OTHER?
>
> Butch O'Hare was Easy Eddie’s son.
