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Memorial Day goodies
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> On Mon, 31 May 2004 13:23:56 -0600, "K. Reece" > wrote:
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> >Thanks to all the veterans, past and present!!
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> >Kathy
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> On behalf of my fellow veterans, I want to thank each of you for your
> kind words. But, please keep in mind that Memorial Day is a time to
> remember those that died, either as a result of combat or after
> serving. Veteran's Day on November 11 is for those of us that still
> survive.
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> Bob McConnell
> Ex-RM2 USN, Vietnam 71, 72-73
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I would like to add to the list those members of the armed services
that died while serving, though not in combat. I've lost as many people
I knew to non-combat related accidents as those I knew that were killed
in combat. The military is a dangerous occupation, even if your not
getting shot at. Whether you get shot, or auger in due to a tail rotor
failure, you're just as dead.
Bill
Former USMC Sergeant 1970-1973
Semper Fi
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