Michael J. Daly

Also known as Michael Joseph Daly, Mike Daly

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1924-2008)

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A study of the productivity of selected clerical personnel in the medicine clinic of the University Hospital's outpatient department
The Taxation of capital income in Canada
Designing a nondistortionary personal tax system for Canada
The effect of income tax incentives on retirement savings
The effect of the Canada Pension Plan on personal retirement saving

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“I can't talk very well but I want to say that this is the 'swellest' thing that ever happened to me. A heck of a lot sweller than getting the medal from the President.”
“I was darn lucky, and that's an understatement, but we should never forget, on this V-J Day, the boys who never came back and should receive the medals.”
“Everyone has a breaking point. You have a reservoir, but it can dry up if you are in combat too long. If a person had been in combat too long, he deserved some special consideration.”
“You've got to be careful. You can become a professional hero. There's an awful sadness with that. You spend your life going from ceremony to ceremony. You have to move on. Life is a long-distance race. If too much of your life is centered on things you did early- there's a sadness. You can only stand up and hear what you did a few times. It's something you did at one time. There is also an embarrassment about the killing aspect. You don't want to be known for killing.”
“Anyone would have done what I did. Luck is important in life, but in combat it is crucial. The bravest things are often done with God the only witness.”
“Some people blame their misfortunes on it. It must be put in perspective. It is a purely personal thing. Your country does not owe you anything because you received this medal. After all, it was my [good] fortune that somebody wasn't shooting straight.”