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Offline danny76

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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #15 on: May 28, 2010, 05:02:44 PM »
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #16 on: May 28, 2010, 05:38:32 PM »
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Offline lyric1

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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #17 on: May 28, 2010, 05:57:06 PM »
Just watched a documentary the other day where he was interviewed :salute.
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2010, 01:36:56 PM »
Personally, as a young Australian I'm envious of the respect that seems to be paid to all American service personell both past and present. As an Australian serviceman i feel unappreciated every day of the year with the exception of Anzac day and remembrance day. Even then it's not such a big deal and people don't know or care the lengths we go to for our country. I don't claim to do anything special but to have people ignore the fact that you serve your country is a little disheartening.
I apologise for a potential slight highjack and I again  :salute Mr Finn
there aren't enough stories out there of heroes.
My regards 49Claw
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2010, 03:05:45 PM »
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #20 on: May 29, 2010, 05:00:39 PM »
Quote from: Talon07 on May 29, 2010, 01:36:56 PM
Personally, as a young Australian I'm envious of the respect that seems to be paid to all American service personell both past and present. As an Australian serviceman i feel unappreciated every day of the year with the exception of Anzac day and remembrance day. Even then it's not such a big deal and people don't know or care the lengths we go to for our country. I don't claim to do anything special but to have people ignore the fact that you serve your country is a little disheartening.
I apologise for a potential slight highjack and I again  :salute Mr Finn
there aren't enough stories out there of heroes.
My regards 49Claw

'tiz a sad day when a serviceman of any country does not feel appreciated by their own country, let alone its allies.  Rest assured Talon07, you're well admired amongst us servicemen respecting US folks.  :)  That goes out to all of our allies as well.   :salute

R.I.P John Finn.  Thanks for your courage and your service.   :salute
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2010, 05:15:23 PM »
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #22 on: May 29, 2010, 10:44:48 PM »
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Offline Maverick

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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #23 on: May 30, 2010, 12:03:30 PM »
Talon, You are another Brother and the "family" does know and appreciate your service too.  Believe me it wasn't that long ago and our service men and women were being reviled rather than thanked. Today is better and I hope it stays this way.:salute


Quote from: Talon07 on May 29, 2010, 01:36:56 PM
Personally, as a young Australian I'm envious of the respect that seems to be paid to all American service personell both past and present. As an Australian serviceman i feel unappreciated every day of the year with the exception of Anzac day and remembrance day. Even then it's not such a big deal and people don't know or care the lengths we go to for our country. I don't claim to do anything special but to have people ignore the fact that you serve your country is a little disheartening.
I apologise for a potential slight highjack and I again  :salute Mr Finn
there aren't enough stories out there of heroes.
My regards 49Claw
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Re: R.I.P. John W. Finn
« Reply #24 on: May 30, 2010, 07:03:39 PM »
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