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Grapeshot

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All Gave Some - Some Gave All

"He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces instead, and on March 11, 1944, the 21-year-old 2nd lieutenant was aboard a B-24 bomber with 10 others when it was struck by Japanese anti-aircraft fire and plunged into the Pacific Ocean."

"When the plane Kelly and his fellow crew members called Heaven Can Wait was found at the bottom of a bay off the coast of Papua New Guinea, a wave of exhilaration - albeit one mixed with grief - washed over his family, including many members too young to have ever met him."
http://www.nbc12.com/story/38263557/family-rejoices-at-finding-of-soldiers-world-war-ii-plane



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HP995

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All Gave Some - Some Gave All

I like that. So true. Very many have given their all for us.

It is always good, even if "bittersweet", for a family to get closure

Yes, although I'm not a big fan of the word "closure." I feel connected with those who have passed on, no not psychic stuff, but just still seeing them as part of the picture. To those who gave all - or gave some - in military and in other ways - thank you! :)
 

solus

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To those members who served ~ thanks and glad for your service to this country!

To those members who lost loved ones while serving ~ sorry for your loss!
 
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