The USO tour traveling through Iraq visiting our brave men and women in uniform had along with them as part of the entourage three special guests who lost loved ones in the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York.
Christy Ferer whose husband Neil Levin was the Director of the New York Port Authority.
Ginny Bauer who lost her husband David.
Jon Vigniano, a former marine who lost his only sons Jon, a firefighter, and Joe, a policeman.
Christy wrote a very moving article for the Air Force News that you must read. Excerpt:
But this time I was shaking because I was to present the recovered WTC steel to Gen. Tommy Franks (U.S. Central Command commander). I quivered as I handed him the icy gray block of steel. His great craggy eyes welled up with tears. The sea of khaki fell silent. Then the proud four-star general was unable to hold back the tears which streamed down his face on center stage before 4,000 troops. As this mighty man turned from the spotlight to regain his composure I comforted him with a hug.
Sgt Hook out.
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