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Old 07-18-2005, 22:25   #1
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General Westmoreland

>Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 20:08:38 -0700
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>Breaking News from ABCNEWS.com:
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>WILLIAM WESTMORELAND, COMMANDER OF VIETNAM TROOPS, DEAD AT 91
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>http://abcnews.go.com?CMP=EMC-1396
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Old 07-18-2005, 22:49   #2
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The man had his share of hardships in many regards and is now at peace.

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Old 07-18-2005, 23:59   #3
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Sad sad news... and coming on the heels of the loss of Admiral Stockdale... Heroes, Leaders, men I've looked up to for most of my life....

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Old 07-19-2005, 03:32   #4
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Old 07-19-2005, 09:42   #7
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Old 07-19-2005, 11:22   #8
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Old 07-19-2005, 17:32   #9
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Old 07-19-2005, 17:48   #10
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Old 07-19-2005, 22:07   #11
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Old 07-20-2005, 00:27   #12
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God Bless,Rest in Peace Warrior............

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