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Heroes Among Us: Vietnam Veteran Platoon Leader ‘Wanted To Do What Was Right’ For Men He Was Leading

SUNRISE (CBSMiami) — Every Friday, in partnership with the Florida Panthers, we put the spotlight on a hero among us, men or women who have gone beyond the call of duty for our country.

Today, we’re meeting United States Army Vietnam Veteran Glenn Hoover.

First Lieutenant Hoover served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969.

He began his military service at Cornell University where he went through an ROTC program. Once he graduated his first year in active duty was in basic training. His second year was in Vietnam where he served as a platoon leader.