Just when you start losing faith ...

Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: Horace On: Thu May 31, 2012 11:55 pm

Just when you start losing faith in humanity, you read something like this:

http://thechive.com/2012/05/31/chivers- ... 22-photos/

... and a little faith is restored.
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Re: Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: samhill On: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:05 am

Thanks for this post Horace, a true hero that has a long road ahead but I can't help but believe everything will turn out OK with all the support.
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Re: Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: freetown fred On: Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:12 am

Outstanding post Horace. The man covered his buddy's ass's. Truely what combat is about. A true hero indeed. There are many good souls out here, seems like they are not the money making stories, so often go unnoticed. :(
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Re: Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: Horace On: Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:41 am

I find stories like this incredibly humbling. I checked the site this morning and as of last night people all over the world have donated nearly $150,000 to this man and his sacrifice.

I dare you to watch some of these and not get choked up:

http://welcomehomeblog.com/
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Re: Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: SMITTY On: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:00 am

AWESOME post Horace. God bless these guys for what they do. Amazing story. 8-)
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Re: Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: freetown fred On: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:08 pm

Yep, I'v had that site in my favorites for a year or so & it sure does get this old farmer a tad teary eyed when I watch the video's. Thanx Horace
Horace wrote:I find stories like this incredibly humbling. I checked the site this morning and as of last night people all over the world have donated nearly $150,000 to this man and his sacrifice.

I dare you to watch some of these and not get choked up:

http://welcomehomeblog.com/
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Re: Just when you start losing faith ...

PostBy: ceccil On: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:12 pm

Great post. As the article said, he is a true hero, not a made up one like sports stars or actors. I hope everything works out for him and his family. By what is being reported in the article, it will be a long road but I think he will be ok.
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