Used to work/volunteered with a 4th Marine Div vet that fought on Iwo at a local air museum. At the time I was only in my mid 20's but I wanted to hear his story. I didn't press the matter, I knew even after all those years the memories would still hurt. I just took my time and as each day we worked together passed I humbly showed my knowledge of the war and showed genuine interest. He finally but slowly began to tell of his experience but it really took taking him to the pre public release (I had a friend involved with a vet group and the pre release) of Flags of our Fathers when I really began to hear of what he went through. After the movie he was the man of the hour, he stayed for over 2 hours afterward talking and answering questions about his time on the island and his service. It was amazing and tough to hear and I could go on and on about his stories but in the end he was grateful for the invite. He never really said, and he's now since passed but sharing his stories and memories seemed to give him some closure, and I hope it did. I know I'm glad I got to know him.