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Please take the time to read this homage to young Lt Kelly, his father Gen Kelly and his Marines. From 2011.

Yes you need to give a click to the W.P. to read. Don't sweat the small shite.

1 posted on 07/29/2017 8:05:12 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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To: DUMBGRUNT

I’m told only about 2% of the population are in the military or a military associated family.

Most people I encounter have no idea what it involves, how long the hours are, how demanding it can be or much of anything else about it.


2 posted on 07/29/2017 8:11:08 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just have a few days that don't suck.)
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so true about America not realizing the sacrifice that those in the armed forces make along with there family members. I suggest to anyone that wants a good cry and to feel good at the same time to go to YouTube and search for family’s welcoming home solders. it is a little voyeuristic but there is nothing like seeing the reaction of the under the age of 12 groups to dad or mom coming home from a long deployment.


3 posted on 07/29/2017 8:12:32 AM PDT by PCPOET7
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"I then did the most difficult thing I've done in my life," Kelly said. "I walked upstairs, woke Karen to the news and broke her heart."

Ditto. I said the same thing after I had to do it. My wife screamed at the top of her lungs. Over and over and over...

6 posted on 07/29/2017 10:13:17 AM PDT by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Thank you for posting this.

And thanks to President Trump, for having enough humility to bring on board of man of such high integrity. This might be his best appt yet (maybe a tie with Gen Mattis).


13 posted on 07/29/2017 3:31:00 PM PDT by jonno (Having an opinion is not the same as having the answer...)
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The thread title reminded me of my late mother telling me about many homes that had a star in the window in her town during WWII and how sad it was every time a new star appeared somewhere.


17 posted on 07/30/2017 8:33:17 PM PDT by Rebelbase (Climate Change: The Imminent Crisis That Never Arrives and the gravy train that never ends.)
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