[STARWISE]

"I’ve never met a soldier who didn’t love this president and this country, and I’ve met a bunch of them, at home and abroad, in hospitals and in theater."

A noteworthy comment from a military member, whom I presume is black, from the Black and Right website:

"I will really miss Bush. I had the privilege of shaking his hand when he made a surprise visit at Bagram after the Bagdad shoe throwing incedent. He gave a very nice simple speech thanking the troops for their service. He then spent time taking pictures and talking individually with the troops. Even though he seemed tired, he definitely enjoyed being around the military. Considering this was a O'dark-thirty event on short notice…around 800-1000 joes still showed up. There is no way Obama will let that many military people that close to him. Let alone actually looking random soldiers in the eye and thanking them.

MTV"

[baseballmom]

I think I like this article. And I definitely love the pictures.

Thanks for posting.

[SuziQ]

I absolutely LOVE that first picture! President Bush was always so thrilled to be with his soldiers, and it always seemed the feeling was mutual.

[NordP]

Oh maan....there I go again - lookin' at those pics (thank you for posting them).....the computer screen is getting really fuzzy and it's hard for me to see---pass the Kleenex.

I MISS W !!!

[happygrl]

Now you’ve got me sobbing...

[Liberty Valance]

Those pics ARE the story.