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snacker

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17. You must be very proud

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 12:51 PM

Sep 2018

What a kindhearted story. Thank you for sharing...and thank your son for his compassion.

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Today, I honor my son. [View all] CTyankee Sep 2018 OP

You raised a wonderful son CTyankee! MoonRiver Sep 2018 #1

He works for the Brooklyn DA's office now an a project that frees prisoners who were CTyankee Sep 2018 #5

How awesome! MoonRiver Sep 2018 #7

He's married to a wonderful woman and they have a really sweet little boy. CTyankee Sep 2018 #9

I agree with that! MoonRiver Sep 2018 #11

I thank him and am proud of him too. GemDigger Sep 2018 #2

Amen! We all are proud of his unselfish actions, as well as concerns for those negatively impacted. SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #8

Yes, indeed. Scarsdale Sep 2018 #44

Give your son a great big "thank you" and hug (if possible). lark Sep 2018 #3

Very kind. My brother lived near the Pentagon when the plane hit there. Liberty Belle Sep 2018 #4

There are such good hearted people like your brother who see what needs to be done and do it. CTyankee Sep 2018 #6

Wow...it is events like this, I feel that define one's character...the character your brother ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #10

Wonderful post TEB Sep 2018 #12

Thank you, TEB. I am so proud of him every day... CTyankee Sep 2018 #14

What a wonderful Son you have! Dem_4_Life Sep 2018 #13

Thanks. I would encourage him to run for office but I don't think he would be interested altho CTyankee Sep 2018 #15

Hugs to you both lillypaddle Sep 2018 #16

You must be very proud snacker Sep 2018 #17

You must have a wonderful son! onecent Sep 2018 #18

What a wonderful story! Thanks to your son. nolabear Sep 2018 #19

Stories like this are heartwarming, because they show how just asking the question "how" LisaM Sep 2018 #20

He said that the bars and restaurants were more than happy to help. CTyankee Sep 2018 #22

Wow---what a great son you have CT. panader0 Sep 2018 #21

You have a right to be proud. Your son deserves bronxiteforever Sep 2018 #23

One of the heros. You must be proud. defacto7 Sep 2018 #24

What a GREAT kid! You raised a true patriot, CTyankee! calimary Sep 2018 #25

Thank you, Calimary. CTyankee Sep 2018 #26

That is awesome. Dave Starsky Sep 2018 #27

You gave me chill! SallyHemmings Sep 2018 #28

When we were evacuated for fires here Mr.Bill Sep 2018 #29

Tears and goosebumps here. lamp_shade Sep 2018 #30

Wonderful malaise Sep 2018 #31

I'll see him pretty soon I hope (for the booksigning event when my book is published). CTyankee Sep 2018 #32

You finished the book on art? malaise Sep 2018 #33

Oh, sure. They were already finished and published right here on DU! CTyankee Sep 2018 #35

Thanks malaise Sep 2018 #36

We honor him, too! He was self-possessed and resourceful when most people pnwmom Sep 2018 #34

Well done, son. 3catwoman3 Sep 2018 #37

Thanks for posting... Sugarcoated Sep 2018 #38

k&r Demovictory9 Sep 2018 #39

K&R for visibility! Niagara Sep 2018 #40

Your son is a wonderful human. Good job, mom. OhioBlue Sep 2018 #41

K&R... spanone Sep 2018 #42

K&R for your son, CTyankee! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 #43

Like Mr. Rogers advised, your son looked for the helpers... catrose Sep 2018 #45

Thanks. CTyankee Sep 2018 #46

What a lovely story! You are so deserving of every ounce of pride in this wonderful man! secondwind Sep 2018 #47

What a terrific young man! VOX Sep 2018 #48