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UPDATED:  March 7, 2007 3:32 PM HERO'S COLORS: Mother of fallen airman plans trip to Washington As the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war nears, an outspoken mother from Lompoc is heading to Washington, D.C., to show her support for the effort that claimed her son's life. Debra Argel Bastian, whose son, Capt. Derek Argel, was killed on Memorial Day 2005 in Iraq, is joining the "These Colors Don't Run" caravan from California to the nation's capital, carrying with her U.S. flags from around the country. "It's time we showed the American public there is a lot of support...

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I wanted to thank everyone who replied to me with regard to the use of my son's name at Arlington West. I have gained much strength by viewing so much support. Derek was always happy when he was "on the mish" or mission. Usually these missions were classified but involved helping the Iraqi people help themselves. I have e-mailed Dan Abrams, O'Rielly, etc. for some coverage on the use of names. I have not heard a reply. I hope it is o.k. to use this forum to ask some of you to do the same. Perhaps if these shows hear...