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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRIP to the Marines and Nepalese Soldiers who lost their lives on a mercy mission.
And sincere condolences to their families.
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RIP to the Marines and Nepalese Soldiers who lost their lives on a mercy mission. (Original Post)
cherokeeprogressive
May 2015
OP
It always hits me extra hard when I hear of rescuers putting their own lives
bullwinkle428
May 2015
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okaawhatever
(9,565 posts)1. K & R nt
spanone
(141,217 posts)2. aye! k&r...
bullwinkle428
(20,661 posts)3. It always hits me extra hard when I hear of rescuers putting their own lives
on the line following a huge tragedy, and ultimately paying the same price as the initial victims.
Think Roberto Clemente following the earthquake in Nicaragua, among countless others.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)5. Thurman Munson too I think. n/t
ScreamingMeemie
(68,918 posts)10. No, Thurman Munson was simply practicing take-offs and landings
when he crashed. I still remember where I was that day.
Henry Clay Field, Clay, NY. Waiting in the care with my dad for my brothers to be done with a little league practice. Funny how that is.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)13. Not sure why I thought that. n/t
pintobean
(18,101 posts)4. Indeed.
daleanime
(17,796 posts)6. K&R.....
KT2000
(22,037 posts)7. Yes - condolences
to their loved ones. They lost true heroes.
iandhr
(6,852 posts)8. How awful
irisblue
(37,060 posts)9. .
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)11. ...
bluesbassman
(20,375 posts)12. ...
JI7
(93,365 posts)14. so sad
