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Hurrah for Bangor, Maine!

May 4th, 2008 at 11:15am Jon Murray

I was listening to Prairie Home Companion last night (I know, it’s one of those liberal Public Radio shows).  They were broadcasting from Bangor, Maine.   Anyway, I learned that  most flights with servicemen and women returning from the middle east land in Bangor.   Has to do with the length of the runway and it’s location on the east coast.  So, what the city of Bangor does is to ensure that there are at least 200 citizens of the Bangor area to meet each and every flight.  This can be any time of day…24 - 7. They bring cookies, cheers and good wishes to those returning.  This story brought a tear to my eye.  Despite the the fact that this is a ridiculous conflict, I’m glad that the returning servicemen/women  receive a reception that reminiscent of the homecomings of old.

Jon Murray

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  • 1. Don R. Gugliuzza  |  May 5th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    I had written a comment expressing my admiration for those in Bangor, ME, who are not judging the war but are honoring our servicemen who go where they’re told to go, do what they’re told to do and are a shining example of the type of people this country has produced. I don’t know what happened to it. Must have gotten lost in the internet scrap yard. So I will say again that
    the people of Bangor are owed a debt of gratitude from all of us who may not agree with the war, but want to show gratitude and respect for those who have served their country so well.
    Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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