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Old 08-21-2008, 09:00   #1
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Major Ed Too Tall Freeman

We just lost a good man!

Blue Skies!

Rest In Peace!

http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/s....179363f0.html
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:03   #2
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Rest In Peace sir.

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Old 08-21-2008, 09:20   #3
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Rest in Peace
and Thanks for your service
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:26   #4
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:31   #5
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CAVU, Major. Rest in Peace.

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Old 08-21-2008, 09:32   #6
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RIP - a true hero.
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:35   #7
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RIP.....
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:44   #8
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RIP.

Here are some good info links on his actions.

CMOH Society

http://www.cmohs.org/recipients/freeman.htm

President GW Bush's remarks at the ceremony in The White House.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/relea...0010716-1.html

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Old 08-21-2008, 09:47   #9
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:48   #10
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Rest easy, and enjoy the trade up on your set of "wings".
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:16   #11
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:22   #12
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In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen.

In pace requiescat Sir.
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:37   #13
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Rest in Peace Sir. You will never be forgotten.....
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Old 08-21-2008, 12:25   #14
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RIP, Too Tall.

Thank you for your service.

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Old 08-21-2008, 12:31   #15
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Rest In Peace Major Freeman! Thank you for your service and dedication!
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