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by MORNINGMANIAC from GOOD DAY ATLANTA

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Just when I think I m gonna lose all faith in my fellow man--something happens to restore my faith...

I had the privilege of flying from Atlanta to Los Angeles with a soldier who paid the ulimate price in the cost of war...He was killed in the line of duty and being taken home to his final resting place...

I saw the officer when we boarded the plane--I was one of the first on board and he was already seated comfortably...The captain made an announcement that we were traveling with a few of America's finest servicemen and much to my delight a rousing applause erupted...The officer was sharp...Shoes spit polished so well you could see your reflection in them...Hair neatly coifed...Pants and shirt pressed to perfection with bars glaring off his shoulders...This officer truly made you proud...

It wasnt until we landed that the captain of our flight made the announcement that we were carrying the fallen soldier to his final resting place...The captain asked that everyone remain seated to give the officer a clear path to the door so he could carry out his duties...Which required him to go out on the tarmac and supervise the off loading of the remains...When the door opened no one moved--everyone sat and waited and paid hommage...and in their own private way said thank you to the soldier who gave his life to protect ours...I was so moved-- I sat and watched the off loading process which was done with the greatest of care...
His parents would have been so proud to know how many people were so thankful for his ultimate sacrifice...

I dont know the soldiers name--but i do know he will never be forgotten...
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DrNaughty read my blog view my photos
Aug 31, 2007 | 12:06 PM

Jesus said, "Greater love hath no man than this, a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

That fallen soldier, and others, gave their lives for their friends, US!

You Mark, was not there by chance, but by God's appointment and time! Think about it? I'm sure it made you reflect, and gave you a new prospective on life!

O' keep up the goooood work in the morning!
God Bless & Protect!

Dr. Naughty!
John 5:20 (KJV)

tinaBinWinder read my blog view my photos
Aug 31, 2007 | 3:24 PM

I am grateful that you were there so that you could share this with us, thanks!

BRUTUS-BUNGHOLE read my blog
Sep 4, 2007 | 9:07 PM

NO ONE FIGHTING IN IRAQ IS FIGHTING FOR MY FREEDOM..THAT FIGHT HAPPENED MORE THAN 200 YEARS..THE SOLDIERS R LONG DEAD & FORGOTTEN..IT WAS KNOWN AS THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR..GEORGE WASHINGTON & ALL THAT STUFF! I WOULD TELL THE SOLDIERS IN IRAQ "DONT BE STUPID & GET OUT WHILE U CAN..U MAY BE DEAD & GONE TOMORROW OR U MIGHT HAVE 40-50 YEARS OF LIVING YET TO DO..SO MANY THINGS TO EXPERIENCE....

BRUTUS-BUNGHOLE read my blog
Sep 5, 2007 | 8:33 AM

Mark, im sorry to tell u that i have found your blog in an old READERS DIGEST!! U CAN GET IN TROUBLE FOR THIS KIND OF THING..its called plagiarism....

MORNINGMANIAC read my blog view my photos
Sep 5, 2007 | 8:59 AM

Brutus,

wow what are you so angry about--
Hey listen I havent seen a readers digest magazine since I left my old doctors office in New York back in 1991...So be careful with your ridiculous accusations--If you dont agree with whats happening in Iraq thats your problem-not mine--i was simply writing about my experience--Oh by the way i"ve got pictures to prove it...

Have a nice day Brutus!

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MARK HAYES CO HOST OF GOOD DAY ATLANTA AND FOX FIVE MORNING NEWS FATHER OF TWO SONS-my oldest attends Howard University--my youngest is an avid hockey player and just recently took up boxing and really enjoys it... Love sports football basketball baseball and hockey... I have a healthy appetite--i love to eat!! my favorite foods are bbq--seafood--steak and good new york style pizza!!! I love to travel--My favorite vacation was for my oldest son's birthday we took him to Kauai, Hawaii...He loved it and we all had a great time! Its like Paradise on Earth

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