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
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)
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)
To: devane617
To: devane617
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)
To: devane617
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
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.)
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?)
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.)
13 posted on
02/10/2007 8:18:45 AM PST by
BlessedBeGod
(Benedict XVI = Terminator IV)
To: devane617
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.)
To: rottndog; LibreOuMort
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)
To: devane617
17 posted on
02/10/2007 8:38:49 AM PST by
varon
(Allegiance to the constitution, always. Allegiance to a political party, never.)
To: devane617
I got sumthin' in my eyes . . .
19 posted on
02/10/2007 8:58:40 AM PST by
Petruchio
(* Censored *)
To: devane617; You Dirty Rats; XJarhead
I challenge anyone to read this without tears.
May God hold all our military in the palm of His hand. God Bless you all.
26 posted on
02/10/2007 12:49:36 PM PST by
GoldwaterChick
(Never give in, never give in, never, never, never give in. Winston Churchill Oct. 29, 1941)
To: devane617
P.S. And may God Bless all those who welcomed M/Sgt. Shawn A. Richardson home with such dignity, compassion and love.
To: Velveeta; Calpernia; Founding Father; DAVEY CROCKETT; LucyT
31 posted on
02/10/2007 10:24:02 PM PST by
nw_arizona_granny
(Pray for peace, but prepare for the worst disaster. Protect your loved ones.)
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