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Hero Soldier Meets Mom of the Man He Saved
The Lansing State Journal ^ | July 11, 2006 | John Schneider

Posted on 07/11/2006 7:31:14 AM PDT by redstateone

The e-mails and phone calls sustained her temporarily, but Mary Kennedy knew that ultimately she was destined to look into the eyes of the man who saved her son's life and tell him how she felt.

"It was something that, as a mother, I had to do," Kennedy said. "I had to find that guy and thank him for what he did."

Over the weekend...

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


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: hero; homeofthebrave; msgtjaviercamacho

1 posted on 07/11/2006 7:31:17 AM PDT by redstateone
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To: redstateone

Wow, that brought out the tears. What a great article.


2 posted on 07/11/2006 7:39:29 AM PDT by angelsonmyside
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To: redstateone
...a nice story the MSM won't see fit to print, but only emphasizes what we all would hope to have when the time comes. Dignity with courage.


Doogle
3 posted on 07/11/2006 7:41:57 AM PDT by Doogle (USAF...8th TFW...Ubon Thailand...408thMMS..."69"...Night Line Delivery...AMMO!!)
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To: angelsonmyside

You're welcome. Yes, it's quite a moving story.


4 posted on 07/11/2006 9:22:39 AM PDT by redstateone
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To: Doogle

Sure would be great if the MSM would report stories like this one. Somehow I don't think we should hold our breath.


5 posted on 07/11/2006 9:23:21 AM PDT by redstateone
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To: redstateone; Coop

This story brought tears to my eyes. (and the desire to shove this story in murtha's face)


6 posted on 07/11/2006 9:27:23 AM PDT by tioga
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