On Veteran's Day... We Salute Ray Tollefson, A World War II Hero & TAVR Recipient
On a day when we honor the people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, I wanted to salute Ray Tollefson from Michigan. Ray, who is 89 years old, was an Army Ranger during the infamous landing at Normandy during World War II, which is most commonly referred to as D-Day on June 6, 1944.
Here's a great video to help you learn more about Ray's heroic story and his recent transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure (TAVR) at the University of Michigan.
Video available online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CypMXuJETYA
Many thanks to Ray and all of the people of the U.S. Armed Forces -- past, present and future -- for their courage, their bravery, and their resolve to protect this country.
Happy Veteran's Day!
Adam
Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder
Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder
Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.
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