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01-10-2009, 02:59 PM | #1 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| Your Wake up call I just got this email from my mom... thought everyone should read it Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must Have st ung quite a bit. The complaint: '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 response: Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. 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 fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of t aps, 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 fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives 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, 'Who m do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the 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. Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr. USAF |
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01-10-2009, 03:29 PM | #2 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| Wow! What a touching story! I agree...everyone should read this! I'm going to pass it on to friends and family! Thank you for posting!
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01-10-2009, 03:32 PM | #3 |
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| Thanks for the post. Unfortunately, this scenario is being played out at many air bases.
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01-10-2009, 05:32 PM | #4 |
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| Thank you for a very touching story. I appreciate you sharing it. |
01-10-2009, 06:43 PM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | OMG, that gave me shivers and brought tears to my eyes. THANK YOU for posting this, Marci. Stories like this remind me so vividly how our perception of what's really happening can be so short-sighted.
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01-10-2009, 07:26 PM | #7 |
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| Very touching....thanks for posting this!
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01-10-2009, 07:42 PM | #8 |
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| Thank you for posting
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01-11-2009, 12:49 AM | #9 |
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| In Memory of; Capt. Jeremy Fresques... As these wars go on I think people forget the sacrifices of the men and woman in the service. Thank-You to LT. Col. Grant L. Rosensteele, Jr. for reminding us and bringing the point to the front of peoples attention!! I would like to Thank Capt. Jeremy Fresques for giving his life so that we remain protected. My Thoughts and Prayers are with all the military families and they're loved ones for the sacrifices these woderful Americans have done for us!! My Nephew Andrew is stationed in Iraq. He has been there for 3 months. Delivering weapons and supplies to the front lines. He is in the Air Force!! Blessings and hugs to Capt. Jeremy Fresques Family, R.I.P. Jeremy
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