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    Default Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior



    I'd never heard of him until I stumbled across this video whilst wandering idly through the YouTube forest.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Interesting. Never heard of him. Thanks.

    Arthur Walker fits the definition too.
    Recent studies show that 1 out of every 3 liberals are just as dumb as the other 2

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Absolutely camo. Arthur Walker is fondly remembered by many for his ridiculously brave actions.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Lauri/Larry had this thing we Finns call "sisu", our national character.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Quote Originally Posted by AK-Gunner View Post
    Lauri/Larry had this thing we Finns call "sisu", our national character.
    Long may the Finnish nation stand by it.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Tango Sierra,
    Larry Thorne has been one of my hero's for years. Anyone wanting to know more about him can read "Soldier Under Three Flags" by H.A.Gill III, Pathfinder Publishing, Ventura California U.S.A. ISBN 0-934793-65-4
    It is a 200 page paperback and a great read.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    I watched a documentary on Mikko Salo called Sisu (full-time Fireman & 2009 Crossfit Games Champion) it was very humbling to see how dedicated, steadfast and resilient the Finns are in all that they do.



    Quote Originally Posted by AK-Gunner View Post
    Lauri/Larry had this thing we Finns call "sisu", our national character.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    A bit of fun trivia... Lauri Törni is the only Finn portrayed by John Wayne: Col. Mike Kirby in The Green Berets (1968) is based on Lauri.

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Quote Originally Posted by AK-Gunner View Post
    A bit of fun trivia... Lauri Törni is the only Finn portrayed by John Wayne: Col. Mike Kirby in The Green Berets (1968) is based on Lauri.
    A question for the pub quiz book. :)

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    Default Re: Lauri Torni - The definition of a warrior

    Quote Originally Posted by Texasproud View Post
    Tango Sierra,
    Larry Thorne has been one of my hero's for years. Anyone wanting to know more about him can read "Soldier Under Three Flags" by H.A.Gill III, Pathfinder Publishing, Ventura California U.S.A. ISBN 0-934793-65-4
    It is a 200 page paperback and a great read.
    Noted, thanks!

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