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An Iraq Soldier’s Day at Chicago O’Hare (Vanity)
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| 2-7-2007
| Me
Posted on 02/07/2007 7:39:43 PM PST by COEXERJ145
This past Sunday I was flying through Chicago from Houston. While I was waiting at Chicago O’Hare for my flight to Springfield, a flight at an adjoining gate was preparing to board. Sitting amongst all the people waiting on their flights was one soldier.
The United Airlines gate agent announced that they were preparing to board a flight starting with first class. However, before first class could begin boarding she said “But before we begin boarding first class, United would like to allow” (and I cannot for the life of me remember the soldier’s name) “who just came home from Iraq to board before the rest of the first class passengers.” Everyone in that area of the terminal erupted into applause.
I just wanted to share this story as I think it was nice what United did as well as everyone in the terminal showing respect for a man who had been risking his life to defend this nation.
TOPICS: US: Illinois; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: chicago; freedomfighters; heroes; supportthetroops; unitedairlines
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To: COEXERJ145
The Democrat "supporters" must not have been there to spit on him.
Oh, that's right. THIS time around, they support the TROOPS but not the WAR. I keep getting mixed up on that ...
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:03:21 PM PST
by
IronJack
(=)
To: COEXERJ145
Very nice...thanks for the post. Way to go Airport people....good job!
To: isthisnickcool
Thank you for tipping us off! That is great! I hope people check it out!
To: COEXERJ145
Great story, thank you for sharing.
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:15:16 PM PST
by
Rheo
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:15:49 PM PST
by
M-cubed
(Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
To: COEXERJ145
NICE, NICE Post!
Thank you and Way To Go, United Airlines!!!!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:24:39 PM PST
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: Mo1; Txsleuth; Howlin; ohioWfan; Peach; Miss Marple; STARWISE; COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:32:19 PM PST
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: COEXERJ145
WOW .. What a great story!!!
Thanks for sharing
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:35:04 PM PST
by
Mo1
( http://www.gohunter08.com)
To: COEXERJ145; onyx
Oh..........this is WONDERFUL!
People still know that these are our HEROES!
Thanks for the post and the ping!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:36:26 PM PST
by
ohioWfan
(PRAY for our President and our troops!!)
To: COEXERJ145; ~Kim4VRWC's~; ~Vor~; 1Mike; 1stMarylandRegiment; 3catsanadog; A CA Guy; ...
Something good to read, for a change!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:37:58 PM PST
by
Howlin
(Honk if you like Fred Thompson!!!)
To: COEXERJ145
Great post...thanks for sharing.
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:38:04 PM PST
by
Txsleuth
To: ohioWfan
I like to go to bed knowing that our troops are appreciated.
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:38:31 PM PST
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: COEXERJ145; jazusamo
Thank you for sharing your personal account of this awesome story!!! Good for United!
Jaz, thanks for the ping to this must read post!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:39:00 PM PST
by
Just A Nobody
(I - LOVE - my attitude problem! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA)
To: Howlin
Thanks for the ping! What a great post!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:40:06 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(After the attacks of 9/11, profiling Muslims is more like profiling the Klan. - Ann Coulter)
To: IronJack
THIS time around, they support the TROOPS but not the WAR. That is just a bunch of words to them - AND - they STILL SPIT on the troops!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:40:08 PM PST
by
Just A Nobody
(I - LOVE - my attitude problem! NEVER AGAIN...Support our Troops! Beware the ENEMEDIA)
To: COEXERJ145
What a wonderful story!!! I love it.
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:41:15 PM PST
by
BunnySlippers
(SAY YES TO RUDY !!!)
To: onyx; mystery-ak; mike1sg; Allegra; txradioguy; MikefromOhio
Indeed! (Which is just what I'm doing right now!)
Good stuff!
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:41:26 PM PST
by
ohioWfan
(PRAY for our President and our troops!!)
To: ohioWfan
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:42:03 PM PST
by
onyx
(DEFEAT Hillary Clinton, Marxist, student of Saul Alinsky & ally and beneficiary of Soros.)
To: onyx
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:44:15 PM PST
by
ohioWfan
(PRAY for our President and our troops!!)
To: COEXERJ145
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posted on
02/07/2007 8:46:10 PM PST
by
Loud Mime
(“War’s very object is victory, not prolonged indecision." Gen Douglas Mac Arthur)
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