The last time these two American heroes saw one another — in the flesh — was in Okinawa, Japan on October 19 …

1945.

World War II.

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Meet Max Massey, 94, of Florida, and Joseph Beale, 91, of South Carolina as they catch up after haven’t been in the same room for 70 years. While they’ve kept in touch through other virtual means throughout the decades, the two finally get to share an emotional embrace and recount the time they helped save the fate of the world.

They don’t miss a beat as they share stories about glory, loss and the incredible bond of brotherhood. It’s powerful, awesome stuff.

The State