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R.I.P. , American hero.
1 posted on 12/31/2008 6:52:51 AM PST by WOBBLY BOB
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To: WOBBLY BOB

I remember him from the program. R.I.P.


2 posted on 12/31/2008 6:54:31 AM PST by Dr. Ursus
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There is now a small airfield just south of Luverne named after him, and it has one of two parachute drop zones in the state of Minnesota there. A nice field and a fine tribute to a great man.


3 posted on 12/31/2008 6:58:40 AM PST by LachlanMinnesota
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He had a quiet and gentle voice, and the heart of a lion.

Our country is diminished by his passing.


4 posted on 12/31/2008 7:04:31 AM PST by RexBeach
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Look up "A Fighter Pilot's Story," also about Aanenson and really a lot better than Burns, as I recall. It's just gripping, and he really talks openly and plainly about the horrors of war and ground attack in particular.

What a guy. Rest in peace.
5 posted on 12/31/2008 7:08:09 AM PST by hemogoblin
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God bless him, and his family. What a great story and I’m glad it was told after all these years. An everyday man doing incredible things - a true American hero and patriot.


8 posted on 12/31/2008 8:03:48 AM PST by gramho12
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As a kid, these WWII guys were my heros.

It seems like a much different place now that they've passed.

9 posted on 12/31/2008 9:18:27 AM PST by skeeter
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To: WOBBLY BOB

RIP.


10 posted on 12/31/2008 4:23:24 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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