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Moostache

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27. I too remember that photo and story...RIP Archie.

Reply to Drunken Irishman (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2014, 09:13 AM

Jul 2014

I also remember thinking at the time that Fox would run the story and say "Obama forces elderly vet from wheelchair" or some other bile. Glad to see that man get to experience what was clearly an honor for him during his twilight years.

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A reply to an old post on a pretty amazing picture. [View all] Drunken Irishman Jul 2014 OP

God bless, Archie, indeed! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #1

That's cool! JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #2

How wonderful! Raine1967 Jul 2014 #3

Now that is one veteran to be truly lauded and respected... hlthe2b Jul 2014 #4

And this thread sucks....without pics Lochloosa Jul 2014 #5

RIP Archie mcar Jul 2014 #6

OMG! Look at this dear man MissDeeds Jul 2014 #12

And here I go, NOLALady Jul 2014 #23

Archie put conservatives to shame Skittles Jul 2014 #7

Archie knew no matter sarisataka Jul 2014 #9

amen Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #16

How lovely malaise Jul 2014 #8

k and r! senseandsensibility Jul 2014 #10

Kick!!!! nt msanthrope Jul 2014 #11

RIP Archie ReRe Jul 2014 #13

he could have been my dad roguevalley Jul 2014 #14

Cried then and cried again today. What beautiful spirits in that picture. Thanks for the link, DI. freshwest Jul 2014 #15

my condolences to Vicki and her family. Thank you for telling us. May Archie rest in peace. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #17

Good "notice", DI..thank you! Sorry, I missed the original post when it happened. Cha Jul 2014 #18

i remember that JI7 Jul 2014 #19

That brought tears to my eyes. secondvariety Jul 2014 #20

Thanks DI panader0 Jul 2014 #21

RIP trocar Jul 2014 #22

This gave me goosebumps vankuria Jul 2014 #24

Bless you too, DI. I remember that occasion. IrishAyes Jul 2014 #25

How beautiful. I'm glad Obama made a special effort to greet him. Frustratedlady Jul 2014 #26

I too remember that photo and story...RIP Archie. Moostache Jul 2014 #27

Rest in Peace, Archie. sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #28

Looking forward to the upcoming movie about him pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #29