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>
> Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet
> Nam
> other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather
> grainy,
> 8X10 black & white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margaret with
> Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.
>
> A few years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local
> bookstore. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the
> treasured
> photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing.
> When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the
> bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking
> garage.
>
> Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would Sign
> only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted. Richard was
> disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know how much
> those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.
>
> Ann Margaret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as 2nd in line,
> it
> was soon Richard's turn. He presented the book for her signature and
> then
> took out the photo. When he did, there were many shouts from the
> employees
> that she would not sign it. Richard said, "I understand. I just wanted
> her to see it".
>
> She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she
> said,"This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will
> sign his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always
> have time for "my gentlemen". With that, she pulled Richard across the
> table and planted a big kiss on him. She then made quite a to do about
> the
> bravery of the young men she met over the years, how much she admired
> them,
> and how much she appreciated them. There weren't too many dry eyes among
> those close enough to hear.
>
> She then posed for pictures and acted as if he was the only one there.
>
> Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to
> Talk about it, my big strong husband broke down in tears. "That's the
first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army", he said.
>
> Richard, like many others, came home to people who spit on him and
> Shouted ugly things at him. That night was a turning point for him. He
> walked a little straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud to have
> been a Vet. I'll never forget Ann Margaret for her graciousness and how much
> that small act of kindness meant to my husband.
>
> I now make it a point to say Thank You to every person I come across who
> served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am
> Grateful for all those who have served their country. If you'd like to pass on
> this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will help others to become aware
> of how important it is to acknowledge the contribution our service people
> make.
>
> I hope this gets around to J. Fonda!!!
Jude "White-Bear" Correll
Animal Psychic Team
Spirit Foundation Int'l
www.AnimalPsychicTeam.com
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Nice article on the Power of Intention and Animal Healing
http://www.sidereus.org/a/jwb_intention.htm
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