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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.
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posted on
04/12/2010 8:01:05 AM PDT
by
Puppage
To: Puppage
RIP.
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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.)
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.
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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?)
To: ElkGroveDan
This is is the stuff that true Americans are made of.Amen
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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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posted on
04/12/2010 8:14:44 AM PDT
by
amom
(Proud Blue Star mom of a US Army tanker currently deployed)
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.
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posted on
04/12/2010 8:15:00 AM PDT
by
ladyjane
To: Puppage
“Filthy 13” ping...I have a signed picture of Jack in my home.
Godspeed and God Bless,
hero.
RIP
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posted on
04/12/2010 8:19:42 AM PDT
by
WOBBLY BOB
( FIRE STUPAK: LindaForCongress.com)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
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posted on
04/12/2010 8:23:05 AM PDT
by
WOBBLY BOB
( FIRE STUPAK: LindaForCongress.com)
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. ;-)
To: Puppage
"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.
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.
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posted on
04/12/2010 8:29:27 AM PDT
by
ibytoohi
To: ladyjane
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.
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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!)
To: RedMDer
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!
To: Buckeye McFrog
That’s great. I’m very grateful for the coordination efforts of the VFW.
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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!)
To: Puppage
Woah...I never knew that “The Dirty Dozen” was based on a true story. Fantastic!
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posted on
04/12/2010 12:31:26 PM PDT
by
ChrisInAR
(Alright, tighten your shorts, Pilgrim, & sing like the Duke!)
To: Puppage
Wow, local guy too. I never knew.
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