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In reply to the discussion: Love This Photo and Post from President Obama [View all]pangaia
(24,324 posts)20. Did I mis-read something or..
did he only get a purple heart? ONE purple heart. A medal on a ribbon.
This man and his entire family should get whatever they want for the rest of their lives-AND his children.
AS Lee may or may not have said to Longstreet in May, 1863 overlooking Fredericksburg.."It is well that war is so terrible lest we should grow too fond of it."
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It is possible to be Very Pro Veteran and equally Anti-War in that his incredible courage
libdem4life
Nov 2012
#7
Definitely. I look forward to our President beaming with pride at platoons who are coming home.
libdem4life
Nov 2012
#51
after we are through Admiring the individuals for their courage and sacrifice…
trailmonkee
Nov 2012
#32