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Everyday, but especially today I will take time to remember and pray
for our country.
International Picture of the Year.
Here are three very touching photos honored this year.First Place:
First Place
Todd Heisler, The Rocky Mountain News
When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines
climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his
casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac. During
the arrival of another Marine's casket last year at Denver
International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so
powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the
plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through
their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,'
he said. 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their
lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they
should.'
Second Place
Second Place
Todd Heisler, The Rocky Mountain News
The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey
refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the
last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below
the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and
played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked
if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think
it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think
that's what he would have wanted'.
And the one that really tightens MY throat:
3rd Place - "Son, a grateful Nation...."
PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING!
Blue Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing blue every Friday.
The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the
'silent majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love
for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not
organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our
idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and
respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday
until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every
red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear
something blue. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United
States on every Friday a sea of blue much like a homecoming football
game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will
share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will
not be long before the USA is covered in BLUE and it will let our
troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than
ever. The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to
make things better for you?' is: 'We need your support and your
prayers.' Let's
get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and
wear something blue every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN
HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON, AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
...
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:56:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Fw: Three Important Pictures
To:
Everyday, but especially today I will take time to remember and pray
for our country.
International Picture of the Year.
Here are three very touching photos honored this year.First Place:
First Place
Todd Heisler, The Rocky Mountain News
When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines
climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his
casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac. During
the arrival of another Marine's casket last year at Denver
International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so
powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the
plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through
their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,'
he said. 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their
lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they
should.'
Second Place
Second Place
Todd Heisler, The Rocky Mountain News
The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine Cathey
refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the
last time. The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below
the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and
played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked
if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think
it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think
that's what he would have wanted'.
And the one that really tightens MY throat:
3rd Place - "Son, a grateful Nation...."
PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING!
Blue Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing blue every Friday.
The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the
'silent majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love
for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not
organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our
idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and
respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday
until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every
red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear
something blue. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United
States on every Friday a sea of blue much like a homecoming football
game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will
share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will
not be long before the USA is covered in BLUE and it will let our
troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than
ever. The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to
make things better for you?' is: 'We need your support and your
prayers.' Let's
get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and
wear something blue every Friday.
IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN
HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON, AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
...
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attachments. Please notify sender immediately by return e-mail and
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