[Bigg Red]

a couple of US servicemen on the train

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I think that one is active duty Air Force and the other is a National Guardsman. They were joined by their friend, a college student. From what I have read elsewhere, the trio are childhood friends.

God bless these young men.

[Smokin' Joe]

I have heard several versions, the first was three marines, then two and a reporter friend, and as the blanks got filled in the story changed. I'd love to be able to give the proper attribution, but in the end, thank God for 'our guys', whichever branch they serve in.

That day they served Almighty God, their fellow passengers, The USA, France, and the entire human race.