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Jun 7, 2012 | 08:08 PM

#11

dlq04

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From: Mish-she-gan

Harry.

One of my all time favorite lines...........

We honor them and they live among us as long as we remember them.

Jun 7, 2012 | 08:18 PM

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Matt_in_VA

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From: Clifton, VA

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Originally Posted by ralper

After the war, he was awarded American citizenship because of his service. In those days, a non citizen could become a citizen by serving in the military and being honorably discharged.

In my world, in the 21st Century when people talk about "a path to citizenship" for those that have entered the U.S.A. illegally serving in the military should be the one and only path. If one wants to reap the benefits of living in the U.S.A. prove it by defending those benefits.

Jun 8, 2012 | 06:37 PM

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S2KRAY

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From: Lewes, DE

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Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA

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Originally Posted by ralper' timestamp='1339120407' post='21764302

After the war, he was awarded American citizenship because of his service. In those days, a non citizen could become a citizen by serving in the military and being honorably discharged.

I totally agree. Eliminating the draft was a big mistake. Kids grow up fast when they get their taste of military life.