http://washtimes.com/national/20050203-125019-2769r.htm
Excerpt, regarding Sgt. Norwood whose parents were honored at the SOTU:
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Family and friends described Sgt. Norwood as a "rambunctious teenager," who played trumpet in marching band and jazz band at Pflugerville High. He was known for his "hilarious" impression of comic actor Jim Carrey.
From an early age, he had wanted to be a Marine. After enlisting in the Corps, he told his parents he would "place my life in God's hands so that I can concentrate on being the best Marine I can be."
At the time of his death, Sgt. Norwood was serving as part of a combat team operating two armored Humvees with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, in house-to-house fighting in Fallujah. He was 25 and on his second tour of duty in Iraq when he was killed.
Hi gretchen! I have only seen snippets of the SOTU address on the news tonight (no cable at chez ozbushkin). I was getting all teared up just reading the posts here tonight..Thank you for posting the pix; it really mus'tve been something to witness.
I just love Safia proudly showing off her "purple finger of freedom"!