jack lucas was born in 1928. he enlisted in the marine corps at the age of 14. pfc. lucas was so to determined to enter combat that he stowed away. he turned 17 at sea, a few for landing at iwo jima. the day following the landing, he was crawling through a ravine with three men. two enemy hand grenades landed nearby. the teenager used his own body to cover both grenades to save his fellow marines despite suffering injury. he was awarded the medal of honor by president harry truman. i had him on my radio show. during the interview, we talked about his experiences. he spoke with humility about his extraordinary courage. i asked him a question. i said, you are part of the greatest generation. you are probably really worried about the country when you see young people these days. in that moment, his manner changed. he said son, you don't have the first idea what you are talking about. i laughed nervously. this was live radio. i said, why don't you enlighten me. he did. he said, let me tell you something. growing up in the 1930's, we didn't have any more sense than kids d