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With Veterans Day here, I recalled the most memorable moment of my service to my country. I was on a C-141 on my way back from Europe and everyone was up-beet in anticipation of returning home. Joking with the customs officer about the sandwich I had with me from Germany. Upon leaving the plain I noticed a commotion across the tarmac. When I realized the reporters and their camera flashes where watching coffins being removed from the plain next to ours, I stood at attention and my fellow travelers followed suit and formed up in formation. Someone yelled, “Present arms,” and we all snapped in salute. Our uniforms where of different color but our respect for our fallen comrades was universal. I lost count of how many coffins came off that plain and how long we stood at attention. I remember thinking I made it back and they paid the ultimate price. This was March or April of 1972, that one emotional rollercoaster moment was the most memorable for me. Angel Flight (Radio Tower Remix) - w/ Lyrics https://youtube/watch?v=70Ikj1hZDnw
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:45:44 +0000

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