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A SAILOR REFLECTS ON SERVING HIS COUNTRY (USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT)
FOX NEWS ^
| 3-27-02
| MS2 (SW) Lawrence D. Cmar
Posted on 03/27/2002 8:36:46 PM PST by doug from upland
Edited on 04/22/2004 12:33:03 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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I wanted to give you one my favorite quotes: "Courage equals fear with prayer!"
The reason I am coming home tomorrow is the direct result of many prayers from many different folks from all over this great country.
I left Sept. 19 with tears and strong emotions inside. I knew as I kissed my wife goodbye at home, that I was leaving on an adventure to the unknown. I put on my uniform that day, looked into the mirror and turned to my wife and said, "I am scared and nervous." But with tears in her own eyes she whispered that I have the prayer of a grateful country behind me!
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: americanspirit; heroes; kickbutt
Go Navy!
To: doug from upland
What an awesome post. Tears running down my face. Thanks Doug for all you do.... Regards - Dutchess
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03/27/2002 8:42:27 PM PST
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dutchess
To: dutchess
Thanks to Al Rantel of KABC in Los Angeles for finding it and reading it on the air. :)
To: doug from upland
Great story! And great pictures today on FNC!
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posted on
03/27/2002 8:46:41 PM PST
by
Salvation
To: doug from upland
...go Navy! all the way...may God watch you over my friend...rest assured, that we all at home are just about 150% behind you, provide you'all do not screw up...just kidding...
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03/27/2002 8:50:17 PM PST
by
danmar
To: doug from upland
God bless you sailor, and THANKYOU!
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posted on
03/27/2002 9:22:40 PM PST
by
brat
To: brat
Bumping for those who missed this inspiring letter.
To: doug from upland
Thank you Doug for this thread. This is great.
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