Dear Terrorists,
> > I am Naval Aviator. I was born and raised in a small town in New
> > England.
> > I come from a family of 5. I was raised in a middle class home and
> > taught my values by my mother and father.
> > My dad worked a series of jobs in finance and my mom took care of us
> > kids.
> > We were not an overly religious family but attended church most Sundays.
> > It was a nice small Episcopal Church.
> > I had a brother and sister and I was the youngest in my family.
> > I was the first in many generations to attend college.
> > I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For me the flying was never
> > a life long dream or a "calling", it just happened. I needed a job
> > and I liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because I feel
> > it is important to give back to a nation which has given so much to
> > me. I do it because although I will never be rich, my family will
> > be comfortable. I do it because many of my friends have left for the
> > airlines and someone has to do it.
> > My government has spent millions to train me to fly these
> > multi-million dollar aircraft. I make about
> > 70,000 dollars a year and after 20 years will be offered a pension.
> > I like baseball but think the players make too much money.
> > I am in awe of firemen and policemen and what they do each day for my
> > community. I respect my elders and always use sir or maam when
> > addressing a stranger.
> > I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal for
> > every generation.
> > I voted for George Bush not for his IQ but because I like him. I
> > think I made a pretty good choice.
> > I tell you all this because when I come for you I want you to know
> > me. I won't be hiding behind a woman or a child.
> > I won't be disguised or pretending to be something I am not. I will
> > be in a US issue flight suit. I will be wearing standard US issue
> > flight gear, and I will be flying a navy aircraft clearly marked as a
> > US warplane.
> > I wish we could meet up close in a small room where I could wrap my
> > hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the life out of you but
> > unfortunately you're hiding in a hole in the ground so we will have
> > to do this a different way.
> > I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I can put a
> > 2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally
> > only fight at night so you may want to start sleeping during the day.
> > I am not eager to die for my country but I am willing to sacrifice my
> > life to protect it from animals like you. I will do everything in my
> > power to ensure no civilians are hurt as I take aim at you.
> > My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are already forgetting what
> > you did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget and my President will not
> > forget.
> > I am coming. I hope you know me a little bit better, see you
> > soon...sleep tight.
> > Signed, a US Navy Pilot
> >
> > Nuff' said!
> >
> >
> > September 11, 2001 DONT YOU EVER FORGET!
> > Freedom is not FREE!
GO DAWGS!!
> > I am Naval Aviator. I was born and raised in a small town in New
> > England.
> > I come from a family of 5. I was raised in a middle class home and
> > taught my values by my mother and father.
> > My dad worked a series of jobs in finance and my mom took care of us
> > kids.
> > We were not an overly religious family but attended church most Sundays.
> > It was a nice small Episcopal Church.
> > I had a brother and sister and I was the youngest in my family.
> > I was the first in many generations to attend college.
> > I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For me the flying was never
> > a life long dream or a "calling", it just happened. I needed a job
> > and I liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because I feel
> > it is important to give back to a nation which has given so much to
> > me. I do it because although I will never be rich, my family will
> > be comfortable. I do it because many of my friends have left for the
> > airlines and someone has to do it.
> > My government has spent millions to train me to fly these
> > multi-million dollar aircraft. I make about
> > 70,000 dollars a year and after 20 years will be offered a pension.
> > I like baseball but think the players make too much money.
> > I am in awe of firemen and policemen and what they do each day for my
> > community. I respect my elders and always use sir or maam when
> > addressing a stranger.
> > I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal for
> > every generation.
> > I voted for George Bush not for his IQ but because I like him. I
> > think I made a pretty good choice.
> > I tell you all this because when I come for you I want you to know
> > me. I won't be hiding behind a woman or a child.
> > I won't be disguised or pretending to be something I am not. I will
> > be in a US issue flight suit. I will be wearing standard US issue
> > flight gear, and I will be flying a navy aircraft clearly marked as a
> > US warplane.
> > I wish we could meet up close in a small room where I could wrap my
> > hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the life out of you but
> > unfortunately you're hiding in a hole in the ground so we will have
> > to do this a different way.
> > I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I can put a
> > 2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally
> > only fight at night so you may want to start sleeping during the day.
> > I am not eager to die for my country but I am willing to sacrifice my
> > life to protect it from animals like you. I will do everything in my
> > power to ensure no civilians are hurt as I take aim at you.
> > My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are already forgetting what
> > you did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget and my President will not
> > forget.
> > I am coming. I hope you know me a little bit better, see you
> > soon...sleep tight.
> > Signed, a US Navy Pilot
> >
> > Nuff' said!
> >
> >
> > September 11, 2001 DONT YOU EVER FORGET!
> > Freedom is not FREE!
GO DAWGS!!
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