Comments on: Columbus pays respect to the Marines http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:24:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: kevkersey http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-256236 kevkersey Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:46:57 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-256236 <blockquote>The most emotional event was when we heard a mother with her young children say, “Kids, you have just been passed by a United States Marine.” It was all I could do to hold back my tears.</blockquote> It does my heart good to hear things like that. It also reminds me when I visited Gettysberg National Cemetery, I overheard a child ask her mother, "Why to people have to die in a war?". The mother simply replied, "Because freedom isn't free." It's good to know America still has some people who appreciate what they have, and know what it cost for them to have it.

The most emotional event was when we heard a mother with her young children say, “Kids, you have just been passed by a United States Marine.” It was all I could do to hold back my tears.

It does my heart good to hear things like that.

It also reminds me when I visited Gettysberg National Cemetery, I overheard a child ask her mother, “Why to people have to die in a war?”. The mother simply replied, “Because freedom isn’t free.”

It’s good to know America still has some people who appreciate what they have, and know what it cost for them to have it.

]]> By: Villainous Company http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-242942 Villainous Company Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:26:07 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-242942 <strong>All Of Humanity Is Our Tribe...</strong> AH-64 gun cameras capture a grueling air rescue: The Crew Chief operates the hoist, as he pulls a casualty into the aircraft. This is a one person operation that is difficult to perform when the casualty is in a SKED,...... All Of Humanity Is Our Tribe…

AH-64 gun cameras capture a grueling air rescue: The Crew Chief operates the hoist, as he pulls a casualty into the aircraft. This is a one person operation that is difficult to perform when the casualty is in a SKED,……

]]> By: ElCee http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-241560 ElCee Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:17:04 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-241560 Semper Fi, Marine Dad! My son graduated from PI just a week before yours, on Jan 18th. He too, wore his dress blues to church, and received many thanks there. We're in Northwest Virginia, and people tended to ignore him - neither good or bad reactions. Our high point was one little boy who stood at attention and saluted him. Semper Fi, Marine Dad!

My son graduated from PI just a week before yours, on Jan 18th. He too, wore his dress blues to church, and received many thanks there.

We’re in Northwest Virginia, and people tended to ignore him – neither good or bad reactions. Our high point was one little boy who stood at attention and saluted him.

]]> By: Old Tanker http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-241358 Old Tanker Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:43:46 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-241358 Way to go Columbus!!! Toledo, this is where your Mayor could learn a thing or two..... Way to go Columbus!!!

Toledo, this is where your Mayor could learn a thing or two…..

]]> By: How about some good news? | Gathering of Eagles http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240897 How about some good news? | Gathering of Eagles Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:31:08 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240897 [...] By Michelle Malkin • February 9, 2008 03:28 PM [...] [...] By Michelle Malkin • February 9, 2008 03:28 PM [...]

]]> By: USMCgramma http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240895 USMCgramma Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:23:02 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240895 That was powerful...we can never thank them enough! Semper Fi That was powerful…we can never thank them enough! Semper Fi

]]> By: JohnHolliday http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240864 JohnHolliday Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:46:58 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240864 I make it point to say "Thank You" to all members of the military I meet. I make sure that my two sons see me do this and I tell them just how important it is to have a strong military to protect our freedom. I've told my sons all about my father. He flew 30 missions in a B-17 with the 91st Bomb Group in 1945. I hope they tell my grandchildren (if I'm lucky!), too. I once met a veteran from the 101st Airborne. He proudly wore a hat that had the Screaming Eagle patch with the word "Bastogne" embroidered on it. Like an idiot I asked, "You fought in the Battle of the Bulge?" He said he had and I lamely stammered "Thank you." It was all I could do. Watch the "Band of Brothers" episode about Bastogne to see a little of what those brave men went through. God bless our brave fighting men and women. And for the Marines, <em>Semper Fi!</em> I make it point to say “Thank You” to all members of the military I meet. I make sure that my two sons see me do this and I tell them just how important it is to have a strong military to protect our freedom.

I’ve told my sons all about my father. He flew 30 missions in a B-17 with the 91st Bomb Group in 1945. I hope they tell my grandchildren (if I’m lucky!), too.

I once met a veteran from the 101st Airborne. He proudly wore a hat that had the Screaming Eagle patch with the word “Bastogne” embroidered on it. Like an idiot I asked, “You fought in the Battle of the Bulge?” He said he had and I lamely stammered “Thank you.” It was all I could do.

Watch the “Band of Brothers” episode about Bastogne to see a little of what those brave men went through.

God bless our brave fighting men and women. And for the Marines, Semper Fi!

]]> By: serfer62 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240844 serfer62 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:09:38 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240844 Right-is-right...He's a Marine (caps) not a soldier damnit.... Right-is-right…He’s a Marine (caps) not a soldier damnit….

]]> By: gippergirl http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240807 gippergirl Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:34:12 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240807 I love it! God Bless our Armed Forces! AND their families! I love it! God Bless our Armed Forces! AND their families!

]]> By: LC http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240676 LC Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:42:09 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240676 There is hope. We must never give up. There is hope. We must never give up.

]]> By: The_Basseteer http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240651 The_Basseteer Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:20:27 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240651 Listen to this then lets go kick some "Islamo-Facist" A$$ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEAEcca9pRk Listen to this then lets go kick some “Islamo-Facist” A$$

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEAEcca9pRk

]]> By: JoAnn in VA http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240623 JoAnn in VA Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:03:26 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240623 Smiling through tears is my favorite emotion, as Dolly Parton said in Steel Magnolias. I am so glad I keep a box of tissues next to the computer! God bless that marie, his family and those who honoered him, especially that mom who is raising her children right! Smiling through tears is my favorite emotion, as Dolly Parton said in Steel Magnolias. I am so glad I keep a box of tissues next to the computer!
God bless that marie, his family and those who honoered him, especially that mom who is raising her children right!

]]> By: In defense of Ohio « Tizona’s Weblog http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240614 In defense of Ohio « Tizona’s Weblog Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:50:06 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240614 [...] by Rebecca H on February 9, 2008 Here is a heartwarming story from Michelle Malkin about how one young Marine was treated in Columbus, Ohio. Way to go, Ohioans. [...] [...] by Rebecca H on February 9, 2008 Here is a heartwarming story from Michelle Malkin about how one young Marine was treated in Columbus, Ohio. Way to go, Ohioans. [...]

]]> By: rightisright http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240595 rightisright Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:21:38 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240595 Pvt. Tyler Allen Leavitt, Thank you soldier, for all you do for this country, thank you Mr. & Mrs. Leavitt for raising such a brave and honorable son and thank you of Columbus for showing your respect and appreciation of such a fine young man...a real American. <strong>semper fi</strong> Pvt. Tyler Allen Leavitt,
Thank you soldier, for all you do for this country, thank you Mr. & Mrs. Leavitt for raising such a brave and honorable son and thank you of Columbus for showing your respect and appreciation of such a fine young man…a real American.

semper fi

]]> By: TK-421 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/comment-page-1/#comment-240515 TK-421 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:29:30 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/02/09/columbus-pays-respect-to-the-marines/#comment-240515 Its nice to see that somewhere our boys won't be sold out and treated like crap. Its people like those that make a nation worth fighting for. Too bad so many of the "others" are gaining in number, enough that we may actully put a defeatist in power. Its nice to see that somewhere our boys won’t be sold out and treated like crap. Its people like those that make a nation worth fighting for. Too bad so many of the “others” are gaining in number, enough that we may actully put a defeatist in power.

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