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08/28/2005

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Pete Fanning

Ah yes, the famous fighting Sullivans....

I remember the movie too with Anne Baxter as Katherine Sullivan...and the second DDG that was commissioned in their honor is in service and the website is here:

http://www.sullivans.navy.mil/ddg68.html

Judy

I couldn't resist leaving this note, Since I was a youngster, I've heard of the Sullivan brothers and their life story. I have sought out pictures of them when I was younger and years ago , when the book came out on the Juneau, I purchased it. God bless this wonderful family. Thank you for your many sacrifices. We truly love you all!

~*~ Jennifer ~*~

Interesting. Today at a memorial service someone read Mrs. Sullivan's original letter and the presidents response to her. Seeing that we live in Iowa.. it makes it seem more real. On the way home I mentioned to the children the "LAW" that all brothers can no longer serve in the military... one must stay at home. Apparently snoopes wasn't in action when I was a child... learning my history.

That IS a shame there isn't such a law. Perhaps not, maybe we can just learn from Mrs. Sullivan's experience if we choose, or we can choose to act as the Sullivan family did by sacrificing all, if we choose. Great education today. Thank you.

~*~ Jennifer ~*~

wow... snopes.com is a great thing.

http://www.snopes.com/military/onlyson.asp

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