royalpar1

Thank you for a beautiful story, on the first day of the jewish new year, perhaps we can all find peace and love on earth.

jcf7

thank you.

texas911

Puts things in perspective doesn't it. God bless him. God Bless the US.

Likemystoppie?

Excellent Post! Having served in the United States Marines, I too get very teary when I read or hear about stories such as this one. I'm very patriotic, and very very humbled by the people who have served our beloved country, and the ones who have spilled their blood to do their duty. To protect, serve, and ensure that the American way of life will continue.

Semper Fi my fallen brother. God Speed Sgt!

Edgy01

Since the end of the draft we have a very small subset of the American public serving us all in this difficult war. Many times we forget that we are at war with a determined enemy, and it is the selflessness of such individuals that have kept us free to undergo our relatively safe lives and businesses.

Jeff911S

God Bless the troops, and bring them all home soon.

Baggerdude

What a brave hero. Sadly, freedom does not come without sacrifice. I pray for his family.

God bless our troops ... and God speed Sgt. Williams.

SrfCity

Sorry he had to make the ultimate sacrifice.

mdrobc1213

As one of those currently serving; I thank you for your post SilverSteel. I just flew back from a TDY in AZ (was flying even faster planes than my Porsche) and the flight attendant announced that an Army intel guy and myself were onboard and that we were both Operation Iraqi Freedom-Iraq (him) and Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (me) veterans....I just got back this past Feb 06 and had been gone since Sept 05 (missed my family and my 911 in that order!) Anyway the whole plane applauded and one guy even bought us a free beer. That Heiniken was much appreciated in today's no flying with self purchased liquid age! Anyway it was nice to see that folks care and remember and acknowledge our sacrifices. Thanks gents! I salute you all as well.

c2997

Thanks, I guess I was a bit luckier the second time around and was recalled to Hawaii. These are the guys that make this country great.

SilverSteel

Like the flight I was on when no one could speak, we are all so grateful that words can't expresss our gratitude. We know there is incredible danger and untold sights to be seen where war is waged. No one can express how much we appreciate those who serve. All I can do is pray. I'm not entitled to all the information the President is to make critical decisions with American lives, but I have faith that we are all at risk and action is absolutely necessary. I stand behind everyone of those who serve and our President.

Thanks. It's nice to see how many people are touched by this experience as I'm sure they've had something similar or heard of this. I want you all to know that this wasn't some stupid letter on the internet I loaded, but a real life experience that I hope you all never see. If you do, it will move you like nothing else has.

Thank you for your service and I'll pray for all that serve.

uzj100

I, along with several others on this board I'm sure, am a vet, but I never came close to any lfie threatening duty. Great post Steel and what a nice tribute you and your fellow passengers provided.

Mere words can't express the gratitude I have for all of our brave military men and women who are giving their all for our country.

H20NOO

Thanks SilverSteel for your post. I share your thoughts and respect for our courageous military, willing to lay their lives on the line to protect us whether they agree with the geopolitics or not...

I also take pause to remind myself how fortunate I am, how free we are, how safe my family is, and how nothing we enjoy should be taken for granted.

Godspeed Sgt. Willams. Godspeed.

MC

dgwhitten

Many have fallen so that we may stand free.
Thanks for sharing the story. It is good to see Americans appreciate those who go in harm's way to protect all that we have.
Thanks again

FlyingLow

God bless them all. Recently, many people that routinely fly first class have taken on a new habit of giving up our seat in first to any military personnel that happen to be on our flight. I highly recommend it. This is nothing compared to what they do for us but one way of showing them how much we appreciate their efforts.