
Stephen Sparks
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Stephen Sparks
@u4devildog
political activist, writer, merchant seaman, hippy, like gardening and enjoying life






I recently received a negative review, and of course, it feels upsetting. But I’d like to say something important. If something about your order didn’t meet your expectations, if something broke or if you didn’t receive it at all 🤗 please don’t hesitate to message me. I am always open to communication and truly want to resolve any situation. This is not just a job for me it’s how I support my family. Please, if you encounter any issues, don’t rush to leave a negative review it affects my shop’s rating, which is very important to me. I always do my best to make sure you are satisfied with your order. That’s why it’s very important to me that you are happy with your order. I am always willing to help: I can offer a replacement, resend your order, or provide a refund. This is never a problem, my priority is to find a solution that works best for you. Sometimes situations happen that I may not even be aware of: a package can get lost or returned after a long time. I might think you received it when in fact you didn’t. That’s why your message really matters. Even in this case, I reached out to the customer, but unfortunately, I didn’t receive a response. I’m truly sorry if something went wrong. This post is simply to let you know that I’m always here, ready to listen and do my best to make sure you are satisfied. Thank you so much for your support and trust ❤️ My work here 🤗 etsy.com/shop/HappyJewe…

Maynard “Snuffy” Smith: The Unlikely WWII Hero Who Saved His Crew on His First Mission 🪖❤️ They called him “Snuffy” as an insult — a small, scrappy airman who didn’t quite fit in with his B-17 crew. But on May 1, 1943, Staff Sergeant Maynard Harrison Smith turned that nickname into legend. It was his very first combat mission — a bombing run on German U-boat pens at Saint-Nazaire, France. His plane was shredded by flak and fighters. The fuselage caught fire. Wounded crewmen were scattered. Most of the team bailed out. Snuffy stayed. Alone in the chaos, he: • Fought off wave after wave of enemy fighters from his ball turret. • Crawled through the burning plane and put out the flames (using extinguishers, then anything he could — including his own urine when supplies ran dry). • Tended to the injured, gave first aid, and helped keep the battered Fortress in the air until they limped home safely. For his extraordinary courage on that single mission, Snuffy became the first enlisted member of the U.S. Army Air Forces to receive the Medal of Honor. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson awarded it to him personally. He flew only a handful of missions total, lived a colorful life afterward, and passed in 1984. His story reminds us that heroes don’t always look the part — sometimes they’re the ones others overlook… until the moment that counts. True bravery has no size limit. 🇺🇸 #SnuffySmith #MedalOfHonor #WWIIHeroes







