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To America's Soldiers
An open letter.
WSJ ^
| 4/9/03
| BARBARA J. MAKUCH
Posted on 04/09/2003 5:01:16 AM PDT by Valin
Edited on 04/23/2004 12:05:29 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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I want to thank you for my existence. I want to thank you for your sacrifices, and for your courage, because without your heroism, this world would indeed be a different place. Were it not for the brave soldiers who liberated my father from Dachau, and my mother and her family from the Nazi slaveholders, I would not be here today. Nor would millions of others, all of whom remain indebted to you.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: iraqifreedom; letters; supportourtoops
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posted on
04/09/2003 5:01:16 AM PDT
by
Valin
To: Valin
Ok, get me the box of tissues. This is beautifully written, and expresses what so many of us want to say. My in-laws also suffered in Poland in that era. Thanks so much for posting this. Thank you, soldiers.
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posted on
04/09/2003 5:11:12 AM PDT
by
monafelice
(There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.)
To: All
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posted on
04/09/2003 5:11:34 AM PDT
by
Support Free Republic
(Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
To: Valin
To: Valin
Should be required reading for all protesters.
5
posted on
04/09/2003 5:20:04 AM PDT
by
HalfFull
To: nutmeg; RaceBannon; ctozgrl; PatriotBlue127
ping
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posted on
04/09/2003 5:20:12 AM PDT
by
monafelice
(There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.)
To: Valin
Great read. Thx for the post.
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posted on
04/09/2003 5:55:16 AM PDT
by
handy
To: monafelice
(hands you a tissue) - I'll need one too!
To: Valin
Forget the tissues...I'm just letting the tears roll down my cheeks. Imagine getting that hug and a wink...WOW...and the young say they don't have anyone to admire. Stop drooling over athletes and Hollywood....rub your eyes and wake up.....Real Heroes are living amongst you....get to know a veteran. Get to know a real hero! God Love Them All. I surely do.
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posted on
04/09/2003 7:07:27 AM PDT
by
jhw61
To: Valin
What a beautiful letter that expresses the hearts of those who have been blessed by America.
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posted on
04/09/2003 7:26:43 AM PDT
by
A2J
(Hootie should kick Burk in her booty.)
To: Valin
Dear Valin,
Many years ago I had the oppurtunity to visit the Dachau site.
It was a very solemn place, and I was moved.
Until reading this post by you I had never to my knowledge "known" anyone who was "connected" to this place of atrocities. It was very real and we should all never forget. Unfortunately, people do forget, and now we are in a War because of weak and selfish political leaders
Thank you for your post!
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posted on
04/09/2003 7:59:18 AM PDT
by
Radix
(That is what is happening today 9 April 2003, 11:00)
To: HalfFull
The protesters have no interest what-so-ever in the truth.
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posted on
04/09/2003 8:04:03 AM PDT
by
Search4Truth
(Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God -Thomas Jefferson.)
To: Radix
Unfortunately, people do forget, and now we are in a War because of weak and selfish political leaders
I've get so ##$%^&# mad at this little twirp sadam and his ilk. Because of their delusions of adequacy making us spend our hard earned money and sending our best to deal with them putting These fine young people in harms way.
I just get livid!!!
God DAMN saddam....to the ninth circle of hell.
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posted on
04/09/2003 8:14:11 AM PDT
by
Valin
(Age and deceit beat youth and skill)
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