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Beautiful day
The memorial for PO Roberts was well attended.
Members of Pattie's family, and several of her classmates were present. The local VVA were there along with several other organizations. The color guard was provided by the Sea Scouts, and the bugler was excellent. Major Hines said a few words, and US Rep. Scott Platts (R) spoke at the end. Major Hines was in Bagram at the time of Operation Anadonda as an engineer.
I was moved and so too were many around me. The location of PO Roberts grave is prominant as it should be. Major Hines promised to do this every year.
My picture upload keeps failing, so when I get it straightened out I'll post them.
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I can imagine a no more rewarding career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worth while, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: "I served in the United States Navy."
Pres. John F. Kennedy
Remarks to the Naval Academy
August 1963
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