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Patty's avatar

Two in one day just before the 4th! Inspiring young men. Hopefully their sacrifices are speaking to young folks today. Happy 4th, Tara!

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Edward Jones's avatar

Thank you Tara for sharing these inspirational moments for us today. It is a good reminder for us all to understand the sacrifices of those we lost in Vietnam as we prepare to celebrate our Independence Day.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Johnny Baker Jr. MLA's avatar

It's overwhelming to think about young men blasting off into history and eternity in such a meaningful way. I hope this will affect everyone, the way it has me. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Jack Miller's avatar

The selfless acts bring tears to my eyes. These are the heroes our youth should strive to be like. Thanks Tara for sharing.

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John Buckley's avatar

Every parade that I watch with (our brave men), brings tears to my eyes.

They don't know where their deployment will be tomorrow, but still stay vigilant to America.

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Samuel Vanderburg's avatar

Tremendous story. A mortal can show no greater love than to give his life for another. Thanks, Tara, for reminding us of these and the many others we need to remember. Surely, someone somewhere has developed a calendar which lists these heroes by annual date.

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Jim's avatar

Thank you Tara for this MOH Monday Two Hero's who sacrificed everything and gave all and still giving to this day ❤️ what a great honor 🎖 🥇! Enjoy your 4th of July 😊

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Paula's avatar

Thank you for the reminder of the sacrifices made by my “boomer” generation.🇺🇸

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John Buckley's avatar

Heroes are not born......So many of the heroic acts are proceeded by personal, inner fear, of not being able to see tomorrow, yet they love and respect the lives of their friends and buddies and make the total sacrifice of (self), instead of become a sad report in a daily combat log, which tells the story of multiple deaths and casualties, (had it not been for the heroic sacrifices of one or two men in the battalion.) How can all of us "salute" these heroes of America?

Love the Freedoms we have today. Believe in our Republic. Be willing to sacrifice at any given moment. God's Grace changes everything.

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Wally Firkins's avatar

Amen, Tara. I will remember Michael Folland and Michael Blanchfield for their selfless actions and all who have given their lives for our continued freedom, as I celebrate our Nation's Independence Day tomorrow. Thank you Tara.

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Dan's avatar

👍👍👍

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Dan's avatar

👍👍👍

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Bruce Barlond's avatar

Two young men gave their lives to save the lives of their fellow comrades! What great examples of selflessness these two hero’s are!

Thank you Tara!

Freedom is not free!

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James M Airesman's avatar

Thank you, Tara.

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Jay Shows's avatar

Grateful….tearfully so

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Pat Foust's avatar

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Tv's avatar

🇺🇲 Lest we forget. 🪖

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