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New stamp will honor Chesty Puller (And Manila John Basilone)
Richmond Times Dispatch ^ | 8/26/2004

Posted on 09/07/2004 5:18:43 PM PDT by 4.1O dana super trac pak

After seven years of effort kicked off by a former Marine from Virginia, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a stamp next year honoring icon of the Corps Chesty Puller

"I'm ecstatic," said retired Marine Maj. Jacques Loraine. "I didn't think it was really going to happen, with the long delays and putoffs."

'snip'

Sometime next year, the Postal service will publish the "Distinguished Marines" block of stamps, featuring four Marine Corps heroes: Puller, Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune, Sgt. Maj. Dan Daly and Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone.

(Excerpt) Read more at timesdispatch.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: basilone; chestypuller; marines; newjersey; stamps; usmc; usps
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To: Lockbar

I enjoyed the pictures, Lock.


61 posted on 09/08/2004 4:21:27 PM PDT by 4.1O dana super trac pak (Stop the open borders death cult)
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To: Mike Fieschko

Thanks Mike. Hell of a big parade.


62 posted on 09/08/2004 4:22:10 PM PDT by 4.1O dana super trac pak (Stop the open borders death cult)
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To: Lockbar

Well, at least you said Medal of Honor, and not 'congressional' Medal of Honor.

Some folks do get things right!


63 posted on 09/08/2004 8:16:51 PM PDT by opbuzz
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To: 4.1O dana super trac pak

Marines know their heroes.

They are taught from day one.

They have earned their rewards.

Marines don't call somebody like John Kerry a hero; they know who real heroes are.


64 posted on 09/08/2004 8:20:11 PM PDT by opbuzz
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