The Rest of the Story - OT - One for the vets, fly

Posted by nballen02 on April 11, 2006 at 15:18:13 from (198.246.171.252):

In Reply to: OT - One for the vets, flyboys in particular posted by ShepFL on April 11, 2006 at 11:56:59:

ShepFL -

Here is the rest of the story (with respects to Mr. Harvey). This is found across the internet, with concentration in the milblog community (quoted from www.snopes.com)

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To his credit, the complainant, ---------, tendered a written apology which was published in The Republic on 9 July:
Regarding "Flyby honoring fallen comrade" (Letters, June 28):

I read with increasing embarrassment and humility the response to my unfortunate letter to The Republic concerning an Air Force flyby ("A wake-up call from Luke's jets," Letters, June 23).

I had no idea of the significance of the flyby, and would never have insulted such a fine and respectful display had I known.

I have received many calls from the fine airmen who are serving or have served at Luke, and I have attempted to explain my side and apologized for any discomfort my letter has caused.

This was simply an uninformed citizen complaining about noise.

I have been made aware in both written and verbal communications of the four-ship flyby, and my heart goes out to each and every lost serviceman and woman in this war in which we are engaged.

I have been called un-American by an unknown caller and I feel that I must address that. I served in the U.S. Navy and am a Vietnam veteran. I love my country and respect the jobs that the service organizations are doing.

Please accept my heartfelt apologies.
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