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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: COEXERJ145; Just A Nobody
Thank you for posting this wonderful story!
God Bless the troops!
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posted on
02/08/2007 5:36:43 AM PST
by
jan in Colorado
("Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and you will find things only evil and inhuman,)
To: jan in Colorado
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posted on
02/08/2007 5:56:29 AM PST
by
Just A Nobody
(I - LOVE - my attitude problem! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA)
To: COEXERJ145
At a Cubs game last summer the Blue Angels were in town and went to it. They got a standing ovation from the bleachers they were sitting in.
I heard one of the pilots talking about it on the radio and he said it was unforgettable.
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:05:24 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: COEXERJ145
What a great way to start the day. Thank you so much for posting this.
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posted on
02/08/2007 6:28:03 AM PST
by
McGavin999
(I need a new tag line)
To: Howlin
Thanks, Howlin. We could all use a "good news" ping.
To: COEXERJ145
Thank you so much for posting this.
It gives me hope that not all Americans are sheeple.
To: Howlin
Thank you for the "ping", my friend.
To: jazusamo; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; AirForceBrat23; ...
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posted on
02/08/2007 4:54:13 PM PST
by
freema
(Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/08/2007 4:56:35 PM PST
by
Kimmers
To: freema
What a wonderful thing to happen for this hero. It is going to really break my heart if for some reason the puke in this country can turn this nation's citizens to a point where they would not have the highest regards for those that serve our country in uniform. NAM was a TRUE HORROR STORY FOR OUR BRAVE MEN THAT HAD TO GIVE SO MUCH ONLY TO BE SPIT UPON.
May such a thing never again happen.
They are our sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, sisters, and brothers, nephews, friends, fellow civilian worker assocites.
Damn! They serve our country with a spirit that seldom is seen amoung our civilian ranks. We owe them MUCH!
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