Lunch with Louie - and John Naber Too!

John Naber, Marissa McDaniel, Louie Zamperini, Tai Collins

Tai and Marissa had a special lunch with Louie and other pal and Olympian swimmer & second most decoratd medalist in one Olympics --  John Naber. It turned into a celebration for Louie's 94th birthday! It was a great time for Marissa who decalred John -- "Michael Phelps before Michael Phelps!"

Precious Louie!

Today Marissa got to meet Tai's most precious friend Louie Zamperini at his home in the Hollywood Hills! His story is one of the most inspiring in American history! War hero and Olympian -- if you don't know it or haven't read his story -- it's out in several books that are MUST READS!!!!

You can visit his website and purchase the books at www.louiezamperini.com/

Louie Zamperini, Marissa McDaniel, Tai Collins in Louie's home in the Hollywood Hills

Louie has carried the Olympic Torch in 5 Olympics! Amazing life. Amazing story! Amazing man Tai is honored to called precious friend!