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Teen soldier had "backbone of steel" - Pfc. Sam Huff RIP
Seattle Times ^ | April 23, 2005 | Alex Fryer

Posted on 04/23/2005 5:17:22 AM PDT by Former Military Chick

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I had a feeling it would turn into a "female" serving in Iraq story, but, still she sounded like a fine young woman who made her parents proud, who was respected by her fellow soldiers and died in service to our country.

I salute you and thank you and all those who gave the ultimate price to keep our country safe.

1 posted on 04/23/2005 5:17:24 AM PDT by Former Military Chick
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Another soldier reminding us of the cost of freedom. I wonder if any of the lib rags will ever report on the, thankfully occasional now, sacrifices of our brave military personel, male & female, in over 130 countries around the world, not just Iraq!


2 posted on 04/23/2005 5:26:17 AM PDT by BillyCrockett
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She was first and foremost a Soldier. She served her country honorably, and did things most of us don't want to do. Seh deserves only respect, and her parent deserve only admiration. Thag's monitor is all blurry now.


3 posted on 04/23/2005 5:29:01 AM PDT by thag (Notice how they call it a "Thagline"?)
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To: 68skylark; Dubya; stm; TexKat; JesseHousman; JohnHuang2; mhking; orionblamblam; Bombardier; ...

One who gave the ultimate price PING


4 posted on 04/23/2005 5:31:10 AM PDT by Former Military Chick
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I too salute you, Pfc. Sam Huff, and thank you and all those who gave the ultimate price to keep our country safe.


5 posted on 04/23/2005 5:35:00 AM PDT by G.Mason ( Because Free Republic obviously needed another opinionated big mouth)
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I had a feeling it would turn into a "female" serving in Iraq story

Well, that's the reporter's fault, not PFC Huff's. God bless her family and all those who continue to serve after us.

The others who want to gripe about women in the military can go to France.

6 posted on 04/23/2005 5:37:30 AM PDT by rabidralph (Ahhh, the internet.)
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To lose such a wonderful child. It breaks a father's heart into millions of pieces.

While our children die for freedom our RINO's lack the guts to fix liberalism's bastion of judicial rule-which is destroying the country this beautiful brave woman died for.

We have lost a great American.
7 posted on 04/23/2005 5:44:20 AM PDT by American Vet Repairman (Throw yer pie at 'dis!)
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RIP Private First Class Sam Huff.


8 posted on 04/23/2005 5:52:35 AM PDT by MikefromOhio (I want my very own Ron Mexico jersey and the NFL won't let me!!!)
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I wonder if any of the lib rags will ever report on the, thankfully occasional now, sacrifices of our brave military personel, male & female, in over 130 countries around the world, not just Iraq!

The lib rags and lib politicians will not until they no longer enjoy the freedoms that our troops are fighting for, then it will be too late.

9 posted on 04/23/2005 5:53:19 AM PDT by chainsaw
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"Robert Huff thought for a moment that he should have done more to dissuade her from military service. But then he realized she died doing something she loved, on her own terms."

A Salute to Pfv Sam Huff. We are all proud of you and what you have done for us. A debt that can never be repaid but will never be forgotten. RIP Pfc. Huff.


10 posted on 04/23/2005 5:57:09 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Let the Constitution do the talkin')
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Seapartion is frequently painful, but the good news is she's now been promoted to be face to face with the Lord in his promoted ranks. We still have time in grade to serve.


11 posted on 04/23/2005 5:57:24 AM PDT by Cvengr (<;^))
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It actually isn't as bad as some other articles I have read in the past few years when a female dies while in Iraq.

I just pointed it out so as not to have folks dwell on it .. that like you said her parents were proud and our country will forever be in her debt.

Thank you for the comment.


12 posted on 04/23/2005 5:58:12 AM PDT by Former Military Chick
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A fallen hero.

God bless her, her family and her comrades in arms.


13 posted on 04/23/2005 5:59:44 AM PDT by BenLurkin (O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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As the big huskey sons of Mitt Romney and Phil Grahm watch it all on television. Eliminate the quota's and double standards that make these enlistments possible. Resume the draft.


14 posted on 04/23/2005 6:04:56 AM PDT by Meldrim
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No the draft would ruin the all volunteer Army. The Army today is much more efficient and motivated than the draftee Army from Vietnam on back to the Civil War. Not that they fight any better, but.....


15 posted on 04/23/2005 6:19:21 AM PDT by MikefromOhio (I want my very own Ron Mexico jersey and the NFL won't let me!!!)
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To: Former Military Chick

God speed, Soldier...


16 posted on 04/23/2005 6:20:02 AM PDT by SE Mom (God Bless those who serve.)
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...Women generally are unable to carry heavy loads...

Thank you , Sam...

The quote above is little more than drivel... I do not wish my daughters to be in combat, but women carry loads we can't, and put up with pain that would shrivel us men!.

Women can carry heavy loads, as well (water= 8.33 #/g)!


17 posted on 04/23/2005 6:20:42 AM PDT by pageonetoo (You'll spot their posts soon enough!)
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Bump.


18 posted on 04/23/2005 6:53:48 AM PDT by WorkingClassFilth (Get after the RAT's all of you cat people - earn your keep!)
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Thanks to you all. God bless you, Sam. Your job is done. You are an inspiration to each of us.


19 posted on 04/23/2005 6:55:23 AM PDT by wizr (Freedom ain't free.)
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I know I am probably going to sound like a broken record..but here I go..(again)

It takes guts to put on a uniform,

It takes guts to serve,

To those of you who have, and who are..

THANK YOU.

For such a young age, I applaud her.


20 posted on 04/23/2005 6:59:01 AM PDT by duck duck goose
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