Proud of Small Town Living

[utahmule]

In a bittersweet moment today, we sent off the 2nd of the 222nd Field Artillery, our National Guard unit, the "Triple Deuce", to the Gulf.

In freezing weather and howling wind, better than half the town lined a three mile stretch of Main Street, waiting almost an hour. As their convoy finally streamed past, we gave them all our support, flags and hands waving.

We had Vets, teenagers, contractors on their backhoes, and even a couple of Elementary schools worth of kids. Made me darn proud of where I live.

No matter what you think of the current state of affairs, we need to show our support for the kids, parents, friends and strangers.
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[njrqs]

I know we might get in trouble for discussing world events here but all I can say is good luck and hope all goes well to everyone over these next few days and weeks. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[JATO_RaT]

Eric, that was a great post, thanks for sharing it. All my visits to Utah have been terrific. Rat...

 

[chrisjbell]

Eric, thanks for the post. I'm not sure I understand exactly what we're doing, but one thing is for sure... I have nothing but the greatest respect for the people that are heading over there. No matter what happens, I want to support them and appreciate the sacrifices that they are all making. I am proud of our country and wouldn't want to live anywhere else!

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Anybody wonder why we never see these "suportive" type events on the news with Dan, Peter......

 

[Anonymous Poster]

There's nothing I hate worse than a flat-out political forum. Everybody saying what everybody already knows over and over, arguing the same points day after day. Having said that, what's going on in the world impacts rural families as well. I appreciate the 'small town' post and the support behind the military. Never know when someone with a son or daughter or even someone who has been there themselves may stumble in here, so I'll take a risk as well. God bless our military, keep them safe and bring them home to be celebrated for their efforts. Encourage your kids to say the pledge of allegiance with all the respect it deserves in school today.

 

[loner]

God bless and tend to em every one.

 

[utahmule]

I made a special effort to not make this a political post, /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif and I hope everyone could tell that, but if not, I wanted to clarify. My only intent is to support the little people who'll do the heavy lifting in this matter.

Thanks,

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I got that it was blissfully non-political. Merely supportive and proud.

 

[B7500]

Great post. I'd just like to add...Proud to be living in the USA!