1 posted on
07/11/2004 7:17:43 PM PDT by
Ranger
To: Ranger
Where do we get men like this? God bless his family and give them some comfort. I know my generation will never match the greatest generation of the 40's, but this guy could hold a candle to anyone, anytime, any generation.
2 posted on
07/11/2004 8:23:46 PM PDT by
church16
To: Ranger
"I'm proud that my son saved Matt," Tom Ballard said. "I watched both these men grow up. I'm as sad as a father can be. But I will be forever proud of my son."
We will forever be proud too Mr. Ballard. My deepest condolences.
4 posted on
07/11/2004 8:52:41 PM PDT by
Chgogal
("Treat us mean, keep us clean, all we want is to cook and clean." I've got a bridge to sell ya all.)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl; Cannoneer No. 4
Ping. Great, though tragic, story.
5 posted on
07/11/2004 8:54:13 PM PDT by
FreedomPoster
(hoplophobia is a mental aberration rather than a mere attitude)
To: Ranger
Bump. May God Bless them All.
6 posted on
07/11/2004 8:59:58 PM PDT by
Khurkris
(Proud Scottish/HillBilly - We perfected "The Art of the Grudge")
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