There are a lot - well, quite a few - of heroes in present day, who ought to have their stories told.
I for one would be happy to record their accomplishments or pass on details of someone a lot better qualified to do so.
The veterans of WWII are hardly to be insulted in such disparaging terms however; it was after all a colossal undertaking, and a rare war in history which was truly good against evil; though I grant the Taliban run a close second to the Nazis, and would probably be first if they had the brains & capability...