To: Theodore R.
My dad carried Tail Gunner Joe’s casket. At the funeral, Mrs. McCarthy came to him and said that members of the press were talking about spitting on the casket. He was a career marine and Guadalcanal veteran. He winked at her and said, “Then maam, I’ll just have to draw my sword.” God rest Dad and semper fi, all.
168 posted on
02/19/2008 6:53:36 PM PST by
Luke21
To: Luke21
Sautes to your father.
Kudos to him for being there and saying that.
Say, Luke21 (btw - why that chapter?) this era reminds me of the passing away of the great Jewish king, Josiah. As to leadership, there's nothingat all good on the horizon for some time to come.
To: Luke21
Your Dad was pure class and honor. No doubt about that. God bless him.
682 posted on
02/19/2008 10:30:10 PM PST by
Windflier
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