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AZCentral wrote:
A wake-up call from Luke's jets

Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM

"Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show?

Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune!

Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special?

Any response would be appreciated."

Source: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepubli ... ts239.html


Gotta make you feel good huh?

The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism of the folks in the armed services.

AZCentral wrote:
Flyby honored fallen comrade

Jun. 28, 2005 12:00 AM

Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday):

On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques.

Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day.
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At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend.

Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.

A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.

The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?"

The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.

Lt. Col. Scott Pleus
CO 63rd Fighter Squadron
Luke Air Force Base

Source: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepubli ... ts282.html


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Stupid-ass civilians........sorry for the inconvenience of your beauty sleep.

Jackass.

Well Arrowhead is near the ritzy part of Glendale if I remember correctly. I hate tree hugging hippy bitches like that! I hope they feel like crap after reading that one.

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They should learn to respect the people that are giving up their lives to serve this country and protect them.

Maybe you should be looking for a job?

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Most people don't care. If it doesn't involve what's in their 20 foot space around them, or what's on sale at the mall, most just could care less. Sad, but true.

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In fairness, some people that work at night, might just be sleeping at that hour of the morning. However, the "a-hole" attitude in the way the person asked the question was uncalled for.....they could've simply just asked.

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Yeah behootches...............like Weasel said.

By this time tomorrow I shall have gained either a pearage or Westminster Abbey........Nelson

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Gotta wonder about his tone and condecending attitude of his original post, for someone that claims to be a veteran.

Wonder how much crap he took from phone calls, etc?

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepubli ... 2-091.html

When you assume something: You make an Ass of "U" and "ME".

I think he was sincere. He just needs to think before he speaks next time.

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