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Historian and author Don Bourgeois shares the haunting story of Oregonian Norm Harrison, a World War II veteran who kept his most painful memories locked away for decades. Haunted by a recurring nightmare of an unblinking Army officer, he feared revealing his past would change how his wife, Italia, saw him. Only after her passing did he finally share his story, revealing the deep psychological scars he carried. Originally published in the Portland Tribune, his account is now being considered for a film or limited series.