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We lost one of the good guys.
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| General Colin Powell |
Yesterday was a reassuring day for me. I was on my way to Walter Reed Military Hospital for an exam. As I drove along Interstate 495 my left front tire blew out. I am a car guy and knew I could change it but it was cold outside and the lug bolts were very tight. I jacked the car up and got several of the bolts removed when a car suddenly pulled up in front of me. As the man got out of his car I could see that he had an artificial leg. He said he recognized me and wanted to help me. We chatted and I learned that he lost his leg in Afghanistan when he worked over there as a civilian employee. He grabbed the lug wrench and finished the job as I put the tools away. Then we both hurriedly headed off to appointments at Walter Reed. I hadn't gotten his name or address but he did ask for a “selfie”. And then he sent me the message below last night.
"Gen. Powell, I hope I never forget today because I’ll never forget reading your books. You were always an inspiration, a leader and statesman. After 33 years in the military you were the giant whose shoulders we stood upon to carry the torch to light the way and now it is tomorrow’s generation that must do the same. Anthony Maggert"
Thanks, Anthony. You touched my soul and reminded me about what this country is all about and why it is so great. Let's stop screaming at each other. Let's just take care of each other. You made my day.
R.I.P.
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6 comments:
General Colin Powell was well-respected also here. America lost a honorable hero. I'm feeling with you.
Maria is a beauty.
Have a fine evening.
Nice post, did you see Sue Reece's FB post on him? It might be something you would want for tomorrow's blog. I will email it to you, just in case.
Thanks, Elenor. Yes, we really need the good guys here!
Please take good care.
Thanks, Carrol! Yes, his set of rules is a keeper. Thanks for the e-mail. I will go back and add it today's tribute. We really need the good guys here!
Maria is just beautiful!!. I love those colors and, in fact, I used those same colors in my newest seeded journal that I am working on. :-)
Thanks John. i'll look forward to seeing you new journal.
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