Letter from an airline pilot

Via email | Updated 11/13/12 | Unknown

[null and void]

I don't always forward emails, and until today I never added a personal note before passing one on.

I expect there will be some who take exception to my addition.

It's not like I'm not already on a list, although today I may have earned a higher place. So be it.

Pass it on, if you please...

[ConorMacNessa]

Rendering hand salute! Rest in peace, Fallen Brother!

[freedumb2003]

This is TRUE. Even the lefty site snopes confirms it (http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/johnson.asp)

The soldier was PFC Howard Johnson and the soldier on board was Major Talley.

A great just-post-Veteran’s Day post!

[outofsalt]

When I reflect on the depth of the sacrifice and service so many have made to this nation, to my freedoms and many blessings, I can only humble myself to the pain I felt last Wednesday and rededicate my efforts to making America a gift to my children.
God Bless those who serve in preserving this great nation.

[The Sons of Liberty]

Thank You!

If you get the opportunity, watch the movie "Taking Chance". The theme is an officer accompanying a fallen hero to his final resting place and is based on a true story.

[beebuster2000]

i dont get the nully and bull’s eye reference

[null and void]

I expect there will be some who take exception to my addition.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Given the reception folks sometimes get here for posting a thread about “this e-mail I got”, it can be sticking your neck out.

Good post nully.

[TrueFact]

Awe-inspiring post. Thank you. **blurry screen**

[Pigsley]

I heard that film was good. Will look it up.

Very moving story. Just when some of us want to give up (after that election and the media/gvt crap now)....We can’t. We just have to try to focus on what is important and valuable and worthy of our admiration and respect.

....And wait to fight another day.

[DoughtyOne]

Thanks Null and Void.

Great post.

[null and void]

My reception here is the least of my worries.

[small business owner]

Thank you for the post

[Tijeras_Slim]

True, you are held in universal esteem here. ;)

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Thank you for posting this story.I’m crying my eyes out right now.Prayers for PFC Howard Johnson and his family.

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“How nully painted a huge bull’s eye on his back.”

What does this part of the headline mean?

[null and void]

Does asking the question mean that you didn't read my addition to the email at the bottom, or does it mean you are unable to conceive of ANYONE who might be in a position of power who MIGHT not like the idea of our warriors upholding the Constitution?

Anyone who might, just might, believe in utterly crushing any appearance of opposition?

Have you ever in your life heard the terms "politics of personal destruction" or Chicago politics"?

Ever wonder what that could mean to anyone in the way?

[CORedneck]

I am glad the airline gave respect to the fallen soldier. And p!$$ on anyone who wants to diss our veterans and fallen soldiers.

[knews_hound]

I have read your “addition” and still have no idea what the heck its supposed to mean....

[null and void]

Can’t help you there.