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Humbling expierience!!!!

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SJ

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Driving home from work yesterday on 390so.here in NY.I was pizzin and moanin about this and that.Then I come up on this big traffic jam in the middle of know where on Sunday afternoon on the interstate.So I start pizzen and moanin more.Then it hit me,man did I feel like an idiot.It was the funeral procession for the young Marine killed in Iraq that they were transporting from Rochester airport to his home town of Hornell.State police escort,the whole nine yards.Then it dawned on me why every overpass was loaded with people.When they exited a few exits before mine the road was lined for the next 20mi. to Hornell.First of all I was very disapointed in myself for worrying about my stupid little problems.But I was also very proud of this young man.
God Bless him and his family for the ultimate sacrifice for me and my family.
 
At least you didn't post a picture so everyone could guess what the shadow on the lense looked like. Or comment on the shadow without any regard or mention of the sacrifice of the subject of the picture...

You couldn't have known what the jam was for.

Dave
 
I have been disabled since 93. Whenever an old friend meets me they ask how I am doing. My reply is that I should be better but could be worse. Still above ground. God bless the troops.
 
SJ,
1,Go to YouTube
2,Type in "Angel Flight" by Randey Foster
3,Listen
This is dedicated to the men lost on Red River 44 Back last Sept.
Later,
John A.
 
Here in Canada our casualties from Afghanistan are returned to Canadian Forces Base in Trenton, Ontario where a repatriation ceremony is held with their families attended by federal government representatives. The highway in front of the base lined by Canadian Forces veterans. From there they are transported 120 miles to Toronto along the renamed Highway of Heroes (401) the overpasses and ramps are lined by veterans, EMS workers, police officers, firemen and average citizens waving flags, saluting and lights flashing to pay respect these brave people and their families who have paid the ultimate price for our safety and security. I have witnessed this several time and it is a very moving and humbling experience.
 
(quoted from post at 10:41:35 01/31/10) Here in Canada our casualties from Afghanistan are returned to Canadian Forces Base in Trenton, Ontario where a repatriation ceremony is held with their families attended by federal government representatives. The highway in front of the base lined by Canadian Forces veterans. From there they are transported 120 miles to Toronto along the renamed Highway of Heroes (401) the overpasses and ramps are lined by veterans, EMS workers, police officers, firemen and average citizens waving flags, saluting and lights flashing to pay respect these brave people and their families who have paid the ultimate price for our safety and security. I have witnessed this several time and it is a very moving and humbling experience.
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Sure that's a sight to see...Wish it wasn't necessary.

Dave
 
SJ, Thanks for sharing your experience and expressing your appreciation for our veterans. It's hard to keep the eyes dry when you are part of a procession like that knowing that a family and group of friends and comrades have lost one of their own.

God Bless our Troops and Veterans!
 
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