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2004-01-05

A hero recognized by member of his community

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Posted by Dragon Fly 2004-01-05 7:18:07 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 awesome love from a small town - thanks for posting this

Posted by Frank G 2004-1-5 8:11:17 AM|| 2004-1-5 8:11:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 That was an unbelievable posting! Think about all the self indulgent, narcissistic big mouths we have to put up with, and then look at the core of dedicated Americans, rich and poor, young and old, that spent a few moments of their lives honoring one of our fallen. If we keep this core of dedicated, respectful citizens, we will never lose our country. It is up to us. Again, thanks for the touching post.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-1-5 11:26:07 AM|| 2004-1-5 11:26:07 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I remember as a child being ushered out of Catholic elementary school to honor the funeral procession for a Viet Nam hero who returned "on his sheild". Some 35 years later I happened to be stuck in Albany NY with an hour to kill, and I walked pass the NY Viet Nam memorial wall. I suddenly had a flashback from my childhood, and actually pulled the soldiers name from my often unreliable "way back memory machine". Thomas J Fox suddenly appeared in my mind and as I stood their searching the names of the NY fallen, I found his name.
My point is that the seeds of patriotism are planted in those schoolkids who participated in standing on the side of that Texas road. I will wager many of those children will be able to recall that afternoon for the rest of their lives.
And although through the families tear filled grief it would be hard to appreciate the moment, this Heros final legacy on this earth will be remembered for a long time.

Posted by Capsu78 2004-1-5 12:19:44 PM|| 2004-1-5 12:19:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Amazing.

Posted by tu3031 2004-1-5 2:04:11 PM|| 2004-1-5 2:04:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Geebus... Impressive to say the very least. I've never seen such bad photography make such an impact. (not being snarky) In some ways it reminds me of Capra's ruined D-days photos. Thank God Texas joined the union.

Posted by Shipman 2004-1-5 2:30:36 PM|| 2004-1-5 2:30:36 PM|| Front Page Top

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