Posted on 10/26/2004 7:09:02 AM PDT by J.King.
Dear Readers,
As some of you know I do a Newsletter up here in New England. Well as of issue #25 we've been dedicating covers to heroes that I've had the honor of meeting, Men and Woman of our armed services fighting the war on terror. Each cover has been dedicated to them, to salute their sacrifices made for our freedom. I would hope you take a second to look at their pictures and read their info, so that you may put a face with those risking their lives for you and me.
For God and Country. J.King.
Issue 27 is dedicated to a friend and brother of mine, he is SRA Peter Mattix of the 158th Fighter Squadron of Vermont. He served over a month of relief duty in the middle east supporting the war on terror. We at the SOL thank you and the great men and women you served with for your service and sacrifice. - J.King.
Pete States “There is nothing quite as sweet as launching out an F-16C, knowing that it is not going to be returning with its deadly payload. Every enemy we remove from the battlefield is one less for our brothers on the ground to take care of. Also, the reassuring sound of air support can't be underestimated when you are in the thick of battle.”
Here Pete is on the flight line in the middle east!
For past featured heroes Please visit
Heroes #1 - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1155150/posts
Heroes #2 - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1155178/posts
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