Posted on 12/21/2011 3:28:19 PM PST by Racehorse
I was just getting my hair cut at the Lackland AFB (now something called a joint base) when this guy in a leather flight jacket . . . probably from the National Guard or the Air Force reserves next door . . . challenges his femsle barber . . . "Do you smoke?"
This pissy officer explains, barbers smoke and he can't stand the smell of tobacco smoke on their breath as they cut his hair.
But, he can smell and enjoy the scent of JP-4.
This flying officer needs to be identified and removed from flying status . . . or removed from training and discharged.
I am not sure just why you addressed this to me, but I will answer it.
It so happens I knew Lance Sijan quite well, those many years ago. He was a man of inner strength and character anybody would be proud to call a friend. What he did is no surprise to me or others who knew him. It was a great loss to all when he was shot down, captured, and ultimately died of abuse and neglect in captivity.
Lance was a supremely decent, hardworking, tenacious, gutsy guy who simply didn't know the meaning of the word "quit". When his story eventually came out I doubt anybody who knew him could say anything other than, "Oh, yes, that's the Lance Sijan I knew!". He was a true American hero who not only embodied those characteristics we hold dear, but ultimately carried them out resulting in the loss of his young life.
America desperately needs more men just like him. They are still here, and we need them more than ever.
Shaking my head again! Its good to see my friends!
Well it was amusing. I’ve been sick so it was going at the right speed for me. I’ve missed you all. Merry Christmas & big hugs!
PC@$ thank you for posting this information about Lance Sijan. I never knew his story until I read your post. When I did the math, it stunned me that he perished before his 26th birthday.
Gritty, thanks for giving us your first hand account of Lance.
Too often, these names become, at best, inscriptions on a piece of stone, with their deeds not known to us.
We were indeed blessed to have such a man serving our country. May America have many more—Lord knows we will need them, and sooner than we think.
Merry Christmas.
Or do you oppose freedom of association?
OMG! I'll wager you've never tried kimchee and vanilla ice cream!
Nope. Didn’t have access to ice cream. Had fish jerky, though.
Trust me . . . you do not want to advance another silly insult my way.The internet tuff guy stuff if really funny.
Smokers smell, and have every right to.
You are harming your witness, sir. Please recall your tag line. I offer this with all Christian charity. Have a blessed Christmas.
This is the stupidest thread I’ve seen in a dozen years here. I’m firmly anti smoking but I’m not going to take this stupid bait. Stupid.
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