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Title: A smarty pants complaint and the reply Post by: Shammu on July 31, 2005, 07:09:05 PM A smarty pants complaint and the reply:
From the Arizona Republic, Phoenix newspaper The complaint: A wake-up call from Luke's jets Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special? Any response would be appreciated." The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism of the folks in the armed services. The response: Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Captain Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?" The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives. Lt. Col. Scott Pleus Commander, 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke Air Force Base ____________________________________________________ Ahhhhhhh, the sweet sound, of freedom. May it sound off, till Jesus arrives Bob Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak the Word of God with freedom and boldness and courage. Title: Re:A smarty pants complaint and the reply Post by: JudgeNot on August 01, 2005, 10:57:39 AM Good one - thanks for posting, DW.
JN Title: Re:A smarty pants complaint and the reply Post by: Allinall on August 01, 2005, 03:13:54 PM Open mouth, insert waistline...nice post! :)
Title: Re:A smarty pants complaint and the reply Post by: Bronzesnake on August 01, 2005, 04:58:57 PM Nice! I can see the smart alek now, with huge letters tatooed on his forehead FIRST CLASS HEEL! I figured the "maroon" color was a good fit!
Title: Re:A smarty pants complaint and the reply Post by: Soldier4Christ on August 01, 2005, 05:41:41 PM Amen and thank you Lord for men like Capt. Fresques, Lt. Col. Scott Pleus and his squadron as well as their families.
May more of the Mr Smartypants of this world have their eyes and hearts opened. |