When I saw this photo in my local Seattle Times today (it's from yesterday's paper--AP photo by Haraz N. Ghanbari), it brought a tear to my eye. Here's the caption: "President Bush kisses Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marc E. Olson, of Coal City, Ill., on Tuesday at the White House. At left is Lance Cpl. Patrick Paul Pittman Jr., of Savannah, Ga. The two Marines were hurt when a suicide bomber attacked their entry-control point in Ramadi, Iraq. Pittman, who uses a wheelchair, stood for the photo with Bush. The two were serving with Company A, 2nd Amphibian Assault Battalion attached with the 2nd Batallion, 9th Marines."
My heart and gratitude goes to the Marines. And next week I get to shake the hand of this President. Look at his face. I am truly moved.
Thank you for this wonderful picture of a truly grateful and compassionate leader. President Bush has more class in a single strand of his hair than his critics have in their entire beings. When you have the opportunity to meet him again next week, please, PLEASE, let him know that there are so very many of us who are truly admire him and appreciate what he has done for us, in particular keeping us safe for seven years. Thanks, Diane.
ReplyDeleteI've been thankful for the way your family has taken up for our president. When you see him, be sure to tell him that there are many of us who love and respect him.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful picture of a tender heart....I agree with the other posts - gratitude for leading the country in such a difficult time and encouragement that there are MANY who admire and love him.
ReplyDeleteWe will miss this good man more than we can know. Thank you for reminding me of this side of our president.
ReplyDeleteThis “good man,” as Miriam describes him, is responsible for the killing of over a million Iraqis. To much of the world he is a thug and a sociopath, but you can like him if you want. You can shake his hand, and you can have him over for dinner.
ReplyDeleteHere’s a recent TV appearance where the “good man” agreed that there was no Al-Qaeda presence in Iraq until after the US invasion. But, he says in true Bush attitude, “so what?” You really should watch this. Just copy and paste. This is not a joke.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhHamDHk-B0&eurl=http://www.guerrillanews.com/headlines/19083/Shoe_attack_mars_Bush_s_Iraq_visit