Jul 27, 2009

FW: Must See

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>> This was filmed just outside of Atlanta, GA almost a
> month ago.
>> In the days before interstate highways we traveled
>> this
> route many times going to and from Florida and traveling through Georgia
> while stationed in Warner Robins. It is interesting to see that little has
> changed in rural America, especially the respect that the people have for
> the loss of one of their own
>> I got this off of one of our internet forums and
> thought that I would share it with you.
>> Hope that the audio and video work.
>>
>>
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>> Killed in action the week before, the body of Sergeant
> First Class John C. Beale wa s returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City,
> Georgia, just south of Atlanta, on June 11, 2009. The Henry County Police
> Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough,
> Georgia. A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be
> taken and the approximate time.
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>> Nowadays one can be led to believe that America no longer
> respects honor and no longer honors sacrifice outside the military. Be it
> known that there are many places in this land where people still recognize
> the courage and impact of total self-sacrifice. Georgia remains one of
> those
> graceful places. The link below is a short travelogue of that day's
> remarkable and painful journey. But only watch this if you wish to have
> some
> of your faith in people restored. Please share widely. Well worth
> watching.
>>
>> http://blip.tv/play/AYGJ5h6YgmE
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