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Police salutes at airport gain world attention (Excellent Story)
MiamiHerald.com ^ | 02/10/2007 | DAVID OVALLE

Posted on 02/10/2007 7:31:19 AM PST by devane617

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Fillowing is the Essay referenced in the article...

http://www.miami.com/multimedia/miami/news/pilotletter.pdf

1 posted on 02/10/2007 7:31:22 AM PST by devane617
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To: devane617

RIP Master Sgt. Shawn A. Richardson


2 posted on 02/10/2007 7:37:12 AM PST by Nat Turner (DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME)
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To: devane617; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; AirForceBrat23; ...

I thought you might want to read this story.


3 posted on 02/10/2007 7:41:15 AM PST by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: devane617

BTTT


4 posted on 02/10/2007 7:42:50 AM PST by Cold Heart
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I hope someone with a better gift for the written word will drop a note of thanks to the reporter. Once in a while a good story comes along, and we need to be thankful.


5 posted on 02/10/2007 7:43:39 AM PST by devane617 (Let's take back our country -- get a job in the MSM, or education system. We need you.)
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After reading something like this the awe with which I view the many who have sacrificed all in the name of freedom and justice deepens...as does my hatred for the likes of Murtha,Carter,Clinton,Edwards,Osama Obama and *so* many others.
6 posted on 02/10/2007 7:43:51 AM PST by Gay State Conservative ("The meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism."-Karl Marx)
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About a year ago, I was on a flight carrying a fallen soldier. A man in first class had given his seat to the military escort accompanying the fallen hero. Everyone stayed on the plane while the casket was unloaded and everyone wept, out of grief for the fallen, compassion for the family, appreciation for the service given, and a deep humility in the face of courage and sacrifice for our country and our freedoms. It was one of the most moving moments I have ever experienced.


7 posted on 02/10/2007 7:46:02 AM PST by hsalaw
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To: Cold Heart

BTTT


8 posted on 02/10/2007 7:47:55 AM PST by Loud Mime (“War’s very object is victory, not prolonged indecision." Gen Douglas Mac Arthur)
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To: devane617

I was under the impression that all deceased soldiers were accompanied by a special escort from the military. Is that only for those who died in combat?


9 posted on 02/10/2007 7:50:50 AM PST by blu (All grammar and punctuation rules are *OFF* for the "24" thread.)
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Not sure I have a gift for the written word, but I did drop a line to the reporter.

"THANK YOU! Your article detailing the tributes for our fallen military personnel has moved me to tears. Too often the convictions of the 'silent majority' are drown by the din of an angry minority. Please express my kindest regards and utmost respect for the police, firemen and others who have demonstrated the highest ideals of citizenship."
10 posted on 02/10/2007 8:09:22 AM PST by Islander7 ("Show me an honest politician and I will show you a case of mistaken identity.")
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To: StarCMC; Bethbg79; bentfeather; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; ...

Come Read a story that gives comfort and pride in America


11 posted on 02/10/2007 8:09:42 AM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: devane617

Thanks for posting this. To early to start drinking for me but tonight I'll hoist one Miami-Dade.


12 posted on 02/10/2007 8:12:22 AM PST by mad_as_he$$ (So many geeks so few circuses.)
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BUMP!


13 posted on 02/10/2007 8:18:45 AM PST by BlessedBeGod (Benedict XVI = Terminator IV)
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To: devane617

Link to article:

http://www.miami.com/multimedia/miami/news/pilotletter.pdf


14 posted on 02/10/2007 8:30:51 AM PST by kitkat (The first step down to hell is to deny the existence of evil.)
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***Not sure I have a gift for the written word, but I did drop a line to the reporter. ***

Looks to me as though you DO have a gift for the written word.


15 posted on 02/10/2007 8:33:35 AM PST by kitkat (The first step down to hell is to deny the existence of evil.)
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To: rottndog; LibreOuMort

ping


16 posted on 02/10/2007 8:35:48 AM PST by sionnsar (†trad-anglican.faithweb.com†|Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
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To: devane617

BTTT


17 posted on 02/10/2007 8:38:49 AM PST by varon (Allegiance to the constitution, always. Allegiance to a political party, never.)
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Thank you for the ping Sandrat
18 posted on 02/10/2007 8:43:33 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: devane617

I got sumthin' in my eyes . . .


19 posted on 02/10/2007 8:58:40 AM PST by Petruchio (* Censored *)
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My husband's dispatcher's son was killed in Iraq this week. He was due to come home soon as his tour of duty was at the very end. His brother, a fellow marine, had served two tours there and this younger brother was on his first. No details on arrangements yet.


20 posted on 02/10/2007 9:59:04 AM PST by Pure Country
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