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To: onyx

In this photograph provided by the White House, President Bush presents a Purple Heart to Sgt. John Kriesel of Twin Cities, Minn., during a visit Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Iraq. Looking on with First Lady Laura Bush is the National Guardsman's wife, Katie, holding their 4-year-old son Broden, and 5-year-old Elijah.


President Bush presents the Purple Heart to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Cordero of El Paso, Texas during a visit Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Iraq. Looking on with first lady Laura Bush is Sgt. Cordero's mother, Rosa Cordero.


President Bush congratulates Army Specialist Sue Downes, of Iowa City, Iowa after presenting her with a Purple Heart. Joining in the presentation are her husband, Gabriel, left, their son Austin and daughter Alexis, and her mother, Faye Partin.


President George W. Bush congratulates U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jace Badia of Tampa, after presenting him with a Purple Heart Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, during a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Operation Iraqi Freedom.


President George W. Bush congratulates Pvt. First Class Tony Brawdy of Tulsa, OK., after presenting him with two Purple Hearts Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, during a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where the soldier is recovering from injuries suffered in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

9 posted on 12/22/2006 4:14:16 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx
President Bush speaks to the press at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

President and First Lady Laura start to walk away after addressing the press. In the bottom photo, I think their faces 'speak to the experience with the press.'

11 posted on 12/22/2006 4:15:45 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx

Thanks, onyx!


12 posted on 12/22/2006 4:16:35 PM PST by Miss Marple (Lord, thank you for Mozart Lover's son's safe return, and look after Jemian's son, please!)
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To: onyx
Hi onyx, great job on a Dose that would have been difficult for me to assemble.

FRmail to you.

42 posted on 12/22/2006 5:12:26 PM PST by GretchenM (What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus)
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To: tgslTakoma; Just A Nobody
Take a look at these photos. Here are some of the guys you stand out in the cold for.

Hope you had a good DC Chapter party!

92 posted on 12/22/2006 6:00:58 PM PST by Earthdweller (All reality is based on faith in something.)
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To: onyx

Wonderful photos - glad you like mine of our baker's yesterday


114 posted on 12/22/2006 6:29:07 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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To: onyx
My sister Sue Downes not from Iowa ..She from New Tazewell TN .Musta been misprinted..She is a bravest person I ever known....Thanks... Melinda
166 posted on 12/22/2006 9:33:14 PM PST by onefinestkitty2005
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To: onyx; onefinestkitty2005
For the Wounded Warriors honored today with the Purple Heart

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177 posted on 12/22/2006 10:17:22 PM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: onyx


Merry Christmas Ony!

211 posted on 12/25/2006 10:27:41 AM PST by Majie Purple
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