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Indy_Dem_Defender Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 11:51 AM
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This Is the type of stories I like to hear!
Updated: 7:59 p.m. ET Nov. 12, 2005
CLEMSON, S.C. - Chris Bostic was a $10-an-hour landscaper whose favorite football memories were running for touchdowns in Pee Wee games.

After his perfect 25-yard spiral pass made it though the tiny hole in a promotional contest, the Army veteran has an even better memory — as South Carolina's newest millionaire.

Bostic's pass at the end of the first quarter of the Florida State-Clemson game Saturday earned him $1 million in the Bi-Lo Healthy Choice Pigskin Challenge.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10017011

Guy served a year over in Afghanistan, along with working for $10 hr labor job. I think it's great this happened for him and his daughter, good for him :thumbsup:
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 11:53 AM
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1. I'm glad he did it.
Sad that veterans aren't honored for their service. Let's hope he is able to make a good life for him and his family.
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porphyrian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 11:57 AM
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2. Veterans shouldn't have to rely on shit like this to get paid.
Veterans shouldn't have their benefits cut to help fund multiple wartime tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans. Veterans shouldn't have their health care cut to help fund multiple wartime tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans. Veterans should be able to speak to the President on Veterans' Day. Who the fuck is supporting our troops now?
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