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My uncle was a hero, Lewis Roundtree. He was not even related to me really, but he was always called my uncle. He was li
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"My uncle was a hero, Lewis Roundtree. He was not even related to me really, but he was always called my uncle. He was like a father to me. I was closer to him than I was my father"

- Ed Bradley

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Ed Bradley's quote speaks to the power of household and the bonds that can be formed between people who are not related by blood. His uncle, Lewis Roundtree, was not actually related to him, but he was still referred to as his uncle. This talks to the strong bond that was formed in between them, as Ed was closer to him than his own daddy. This quote highlights the importance of household and the strong relationships that can be formed between people who are unrelated. It also speaks with the power of love and how it can transcend any biological connection. Ed's uncle was a hero to him, and his presence in his life was important.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ed Bradley somewhere between June 22, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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