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To: A.A. Cunningham

Three rifle volleys, not a 21-Gun Salute

you are correct, sorry.

15 posted on 04/16/2004 11:45:52 AM PDT by Dick Vomer (liberals suck....but it depends on what your definition of the word "suck" is .)

To: Dick Vomer

No need to apologize. Your father received the honors he rightfully deserved. May he rest in peace.

However, it's a common misconception, usually unintended, that the three volleys constitute a 21-gun salute which they do not.

16 posted on 04/16/2004 6:35:09 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham

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