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An Iraq Soldier’s Day at Chicago O’Hare (Vanity)
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| 2-7-2007
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Posted on 02/07/2007 7:39:43 PM PST by COEXERJ145
This past Sunday I was flying through Chicago from Houston. While I was waiting at Chicago O’Hare for my flight to Springfield, a flight at an adjoining gate was preparing to board. Sitting amongst all the people waiting on their flights was one soldier.
The United Airlines gate agent announced that they were preparing to board a flight starting with first class. However, before first class could begin boarding she said “But before we begin boarding first class, United would like to allow” (and I cannot for the life of me remember the soldier’s name) “who just came home from Iraq to board before the rest of the first class passengers.” Everyone in that area of the terminal erupted into applause.
I just wanted to share this story as I think it was nice what United did as well as everyone in the terminal showing respect for a man who had been risking his life to defend this nation.
TOPICS: US: Illinois; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: chicago; freedomfighters; heroes; supportthetroops; unitedairlines
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To: onyx
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:40:30 PM PST
by
COEXERJ145
(Bush Derangement Syndrome Has Reached Pandemic Levels on Free Republic.)
To: COEXERJ145
Very moving story. Thanks for sharing this with us. God bless our troops.
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:41:54 PM PST
by
jveritas
(Support The Commander in Chief in Times of War)
To: COEXERJ145
Good for United. He deserves the thanks.
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:44:02 PM PST
by
bnelson44
(Proud parent of a tanker! (We are going to win!))
To: jveritas
Seeing how negative FR is as of late, I wanted to have a positive thread.
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:44:17 PM PST
by
COEXERJ145
(Bush Derangement Syndrome Has Reached Pandemic Levels on Free Republic.)
To: jveritas
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:44:26 PM PST
by
isthisnickcool
(I own your children! ---RICK PERRY)
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:44:30 PM PST
by
SoldierDad
(Proud Father of a 2nd BCT 10th Mountain Soldier fighting the terrorists in Iraq)
To: COEXERJ145; tomkow6; tongue-tied; All
OH TOmkow you going love this
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:45:02 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: COEXERJ145; freema; Just A Nobody; RedRover; smoothsailing
Thanks for posting your account regarding one of America's finest.
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:46:40 PM PST
by
jazusamo
(http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
To: COEXERJ145
thanks!
We needed the positive uplift!
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:48:58 PM PST
by
Recovering Ex-hippie
(Oprah is a phony money grubbing self centered sleeze ..Now we see how you made your 1.5 Billion!!)
To: COEXERJ145
Amen. We need to publish all the positive news.
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:49:02 PM PST
by
jveritas
(Support The Commander in Chief in Times of War)
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:50:20 PM PST
by
jwalsh07
(Duncan Hunter for President)
To: COEXERJ145
To: isthisnickcool
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:52:38 PM PST
by
jveritas
(Support The Commander in Chief in Times of War)
To: Howlin; GretchenM
I think your ping lists might LIKE this!
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:52:42 PM PST
by
goodnesswins
(We need to cure Academentia)
To: COEXERJ145
Yeah...Thanks VERY much for posting this!
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:52:53 PM PST
by
rlmorel
(Islamofacism: It is all fun and games until someone puts an eye out. Or chops off a head.)
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:53:09 PM PST
by
CyberAnt
(Drive-By Media: Fake news, fake documents, fake polls)
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 7:55:25 PM PST
by
stbdside
To: COEXERJ145
Fantastic to hear that it is still happening!
God bless the troops!
To: COEXERJ145
Thanks for sharing this and Kudos to United..
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:00:40 PM PST
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ......)
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