Old 11-03-2009, 05:41 PM   #1
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Hero gives enemy the one finger salute

As this link explains, this is a true story of an American Hero.
snopes.com: Michael Burghardt
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Old 11-03-2009, 06:00 PM   #2
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I wonder what the Lord's plan's are for him ? He's one lucky man.
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Old 11-03-2009, 06:11 PM   #3
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You gotta love a guy like that! I hope he lives along any happy life. He deserves it.

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Old 11-03-2009, 06:19 PM   #4
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Thanks Tom for posting this,made my day....
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Old 11-03-2009, 06:50 PM   #5
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Thanks Tom for posting this,made my day....
Mine too buddy.
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Old 11-03-2009, 07:00 PM   #6
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Nice ending to a horrible story.
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Old 11-03-2009, 10:24 PM   #7
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Wow, I had not heard that story until now, thats one motivated Marine , I think I'll go pop open a cold beer and offer a toast in his honor.
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Old 11-03-2009, 10:42 PM   #8
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I wonder what the insurgent was thinking. I guess allah was'nt on his side today lol.
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Old 11-03-2009, 10:46 PM   #9
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Old 11-03-2009, 10:49 PM   #10
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As this link explains, this is a true story of an American Hero.
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God bless, SGT Burghardt, a true great American patriot...


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Old 11-04-2009, 09:43 AM   #11
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It is nice to know that we still have heroes amongst us !!
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Old 11-04-2009, 12:22 PM   #12
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Gotta love that guy. Thank you for all you have done.
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Old 11-04-2009, 05:35 PM   #13
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I wonder what the insurgent was thinking.
Damn I missed...

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Old 11-04-2009, 05:53 PM   #14
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Now some Libby will get up in arms and try prosecuting him for Conduct Unbefitting an Officer/NCO.

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Old 11-05-2009, 12:46 AM   #15
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Up yours, Haji!
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