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Member of Unit Linked to 'Dirty Dozen' Dies in Pennsylvania
Foxnews.com ^ | 04/12/2010

Posted on 04/12/2010 8:01:05 AM PDT by Puppage

PHILADELPHIA -- John "Jack" Agnew, one of the original members of a U.S. Army unit that operated behind enemy lines in World War II and is often credited with having loosely inspired the movie "The Dirty Dozen," has died at age 88.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: 101st; 13; agnew; dead; dirtydozen; dozen; filthy; hero; pa
Rest in peace, soldier. Thank you for your service.
1 posted on 04/12/2010 8:01:05 AM PDT by Puppage
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To: Puppage

RIP.

2 posted on 04/12/2010 8:09:16 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (FYBO: Islam is a religion of peace, and Muslims reserve the right to kill anyone who says otherwise.)
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To: Puppage

God Bless the bold and daring “troublemakers” who face down the wrath of authority in order to “do what needs to be done.” This is is the stuff that true Americans are made of.


3 posted on 04/12/2010 8:09:22 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (Now can we forget about that old rum-runner Joe Kennedy and his progeny of philandering drunks?)
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This is is the stuff that true Americans are made of.

Amen

4 posted on 04/12/2010 8:11:43 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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Rest in peace, soldier.


5 posted on 04/12/2010 8:14:44 AM PDT by amom (Proud Blue Star mom of a US Army tanker currently deployed)
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To: Puppage

He’ll be buried with full military honors. I hope that means there is a real person playing taps and not just a tape recording.


6 posted on 04/12/2010 8:15:00 AM PDT by ladyjane
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“Filthy 13” ping...I have a signed picture of Jack in my home.

Godspeed and God Bless,
hero.

RIP


7 posted on 04/12/2010 8:19:42 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB ( FIRE STUPAK: LindaForCongress.com)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

http://www.wecomparebooks.com/compare.php?id=291286


8 posted on 04/12/2010 8:23:05 AM PDT by WOBBLY BOB ( FIRE STUPAK: LindaForCongress.com)
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To: Puppage

Hard to believe that angelic face could have hidden an unorthodox soldier, but I’ve heard tell the Arch Angel Michael has a face to melt a mother’s heart and he can seriously kick butt, as well. ;-)


9 posted on 04/12/2010 8:23:20 AM PDT by Constitutions Grandchild
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"Dad, when we were little kids, he'd always say, 'I won the war; I know you don't believe me, but someday you'll know,'" she said.
10 posted on 04/12/2010 8:24:51 AM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: ladyjane

In December my father (LCol, USAF ret) was laid to rest at Arlington. Amazing ceremony, live taps, horse drawn caisson. It was a very special moment.

Every veteran of that era should receive that honor.


11 posted on 04/12/2010 8:29:27 AM PDT by ibytoohi
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He’ll be buried with full military honors. I hope that means there is a real person playing taps and not just a tape recording.

My dad passed two years ago and had live taps at the graveside ceremony. The VFW was very helpful coordinating with the Navy and arranging for the honor graveside ceremony.

12 posted on 04/12/2010 8:47:41 AM PDT by RedMDer (0 = one D Ten T : Recycle Congress in 2010, 2012... Forward with Confidence! Forward!)
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The local VFW post showed up at my uncle’s funeral a few years ago with live Taps, a rifle salute, and a flag presentation. And my uncle served in the Coast Guard on the Great Lakes. I was blown away!


13 posted on 04/12/2010 9:03:40 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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That’s great. I’m very grateful for the coordination efforts of the VFW.


14 posted on 04/12/2010 9:38:58 AM PDT by RedMDer (0 = one D Ten T : Recycle Congress in 2010, 2012... Forward with Confidence! Forward!)
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To: Puppage

Woah...I never knew that “The Dirty Dozen” was based on a true story. Fantastic!


15 posted on 04/12/2010 12:31:26 PM PDT by ChrisInAR (Alright, tighten your shorts, Pilgrim, & sing like the Duke!)
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To: Puppage

Wow, local guy too. I never knew.


16 posted on 04/12/2010 6:57:37 PM PDT by Think free or die
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