tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post7431130660945188831..comments2023-06-01T11:43:03.723-04:00Comments on Down Range Report: Freedom is never free.Dukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-48502277441252960312013-05-29T11:25:32.989-04:002013-05-29T11:25:32.989-04:00Six, I try and keep all our veterans sacrifice at ...Six, I try and keep all our veterans sacrifice at the forefront. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-38615733986229561802013-05-29T11:15:28.628-04:002013-05-29T11:15:28.628-04:00Old NFO, Thanks, we do need to never forget those ...Old NFO, Thanks, we do need to never forget those names and faces.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-80888972175843520912013-05-28T18:34:03.912-04:002013-05-28T18:34:03.912-04:00Thank you for sharing this Duke and may God Bless ...Thank you for sharing this Duke and may God Bless those heroes and their families. Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572583408046642437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-66289138639516156542013-05-28T16:52:23.833-04:002013-05-28T16:52:23.833-04:00Thanks for remembering AND reminding us those numb...Thanks for remembering AND reminding us those numbers DO have faces and names... Jack Punches, Larry Getzfred, Joe Pycior to name a few for me.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-30368484511709363102013-05-28T06:29:00.659-04:002013-05-28T06:29:00.659-04:00Senior, as you know military service has it's ...Senior, as you know military service has it's ups and downs and it can be very rewarding but it takes it's toll on all of us and some to the point of death. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-80650093763502495842013-05-28T06:25:01.313-04:002013-05-28T06:25:01.313-04:00Sandy, Thank you very much.Sandy, Thank you very much.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-89140103628104953512013-05-28T06:24:28.804-04:002013-05-28T06:24:28.804-04:00Mamma Bear, I to am thankful for those who keep us...Mamma Bear, I to am thankful for those who keep us safe. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-25286974359296692072013-05-28T06:22:55.850-04:002013-05-28T06:22:55.850-04:00Kymber, Your kind words are appreciated. Thank you...Kymber, Your kind words are appreciated. Thank you.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-20770380085980762982013-05-28T06:20:32.046-04:002013-05-28T06:20:32.046-04:00Hermit Jim, thanks my friend. Always enjoy your vi...Hermit Jim, thanks my friend. Always enjoy your visit.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-3942231931540545752013-05-28T06:19:51.294-04:002013-05-28T06:19:51.294-04:00Rev Paul, so true. Thanks.Rev Paul, so true. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-7927398768874435072013-05-28T06:19:30.939-04:002013-05-28T06:19:30.939-04:00Stephen, it does make you feel humble and grateful...Stephen, it does make you feel humble and grateful. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-84260302876301178122013-05-28T06:18:50.428-04:002013-05-28T06:18:50.428-04:00Jan, Thank you. I hope your grandson remains safe....Jan, Thank you. I hope your grandson remains safe.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-85103994788924057092013-05-28T06:17:29.134-04:002013-05-28T06:17:29.134-04:00JUGM, Thank you.JUGM, Thank you.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-83555842316877403762013-05-27T20:26:05.068-04:002013-05-27T20:26:05.068-04:00I wish I was as fortunate as you to have known the...I wish I was as fortunate as you to have known these heroes. I know you think about them all the time, and you have talked about them at our outings before, but you and I know that one day, we all will be reunited and their sacrifice will always be remembered for maintaining our freedom. God speed shipmates!!!SENIORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380024928095718264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-61566429846962690772013-05-27T18:00:17.267-04:002013-05-27T18:00:17.267-04:00Duke,
Thank you for reposting this post, it's...Duke,<br /><br />Thank you for reposting this post, it's a beautiful tribute.<br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-70376290984881490802013-05-27T14:11:39.875-04:002013-05-27T14:11:39.875-04:00A wonderful re-post and tribute to your friends. ...A wonderful re-post and tribute to your friends. We are thankful for your friends and for your service. Thank you Duke.Mamma Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781533611079940480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-89363644240031642522013-05-27T12:42:08.295-04:002013-05-27T12:42:08.295-04:00Dear Duke - that was a beautiful tribute (and i wa...Dear Duke - that was a beautiful tribute (and i was very touched the first time that you posted it). i am glad that you posted it again because remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice is a duty for those of us who know that our freedoms relied on their sacrifice. i have had the pleasure of working with some incredible american soldiers...i have also had the pleasure of meeting some incredible american veterans. i thank and remember them all with you today, tho i be canadian.<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-2623425536109764552013-05-27T12:31:32.458-04:002013-05-27T12:31:32.458-04:00Gone but never forgotten!Gone but never forgotten!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-50262808664456485112013-05-27T12:06:25.115-04:002013-05-27T12:06:25.115-04:00Thank you, Duke. We forget such sacrifices at our ...Thank you, Duke. We forget such sacrifices at our peril.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-82314830378556773122013-05-27T11:48:03.784-04:002013-05-27T11:48:03.784-04:00Humbling, isn't it.Humbling, isn't it.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-36017846327686267972013-05-27T11:14:46.828-04:002013-05-27T11:14:46.828-04:00Thank you for the beautiful tribute. We're fr...Thank you for the beautiful tribute. We're from Eustis, Fl, very close to several of the towns these young men were from. The Dickerson, Dossett, Ginther, Anderson, Jenkins, Dwelley, and McHugh families will be specifically remembered in our prayers. Our grandson, a Marine sniper, has completed two tours of Afghanistan and everyday we thank God for his safe return. -- JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279890283110081126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-3033106800864162672013-05-27T09:58:12.445-04:002013-05-27T09:58:12.445-04:00Wow! Incredible post. Seldom do we put names on ...Wow! Incredible post. Seldom do we put names on those we remember. This one brings me to tears...Jacked Up Glock Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859265951050692498noreply@blogger.com