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True Story:

Bamby

New member
Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being
surrounded by civilization that complains about the
noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it
was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant
colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back.
Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near
Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a
group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall.

When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB
officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

The complaint:
'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.

The response:

Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets'
On June15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-
ship fly by 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.

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 fly by, 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 fly by is a display of respect the Air
Force gives 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 make the
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.

Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for
you....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr.
 

rback33

Hangin in Tornado Alley
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That's awesome. Thanks for Snoping it Fred.. I was going to check too... :thumb:
 
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