Politicians Doing Good (For Once)

[rockymtn devil]

Justifiably, Americans tend to be very cynical about our politicians and, as a result, we often overlook when they actually do something good. So, perhaps to ease a tad of the cynicism, here's a brief story about two Senators doing a really great thing for some very deserving men.

For the past 40+ years, every single year, my grandfather's WWII flight crew (B-25) has gotten together for a reunion. Over the past decade or so, their numbers have dwindled and, with only three remaining alive, they've decided that this is going to be their final reunion. Age and health are catching up fast. Roughly 60 years after they first met as teenagers going off to war, this may well be the last time they see each other. For their final trip, they've decided to go to DC and view the WWII Memorial. My Mom, who's going to join them on the trip, called the offices of Ohio's two Senators--George Voinavich and Sherrod Brown--to see if the Senators would be willing to meet with the men. Both have invited the crew and families for a meeting in the Hart Building next week. The crew certainly deserves the recognition and I'm glad that, at least on this occasion, two of our politicians did the right thing.

[Miles]

Great story! I'm glad your grandfather's crew has this opportunity to be recognized.

[CathyCA]

I hope your Mom will take and share pictures of this wonderful reunion of true American heroes.

[TillyGalore]

RMD, thank you for sharing. And, thanks to your grandfather for saving the world.

I hope he and his friends have a great time in D.C.

[windsor]

What a great story...please share the pictures when they return (there must be LOTS of pictures)

Nice to see elected officials doing the right thing for a change

[Very Duke Blue]

Thank you for this post. I really appreciate what your grandfather & the crew gave to our country. God bless them, all vets, all active military & their supporting families.

[DukePA]

That is a very touching story. Thanks for sharing.

[cl15876]

Justifiably, Americans tend to be very cynical about our politicians and, as a result, we often overlook when they actually do something good. So, perhaps to ease a tad of the cynicism, here's a brief story about two Senators doing a really great thing for some very deserving men.

For the past 40+ years, every single year, my grandfather's WWII flight crew (B-25) has gotten together for a reunion. Over the past decade or so, their numbers have dwindled and, with only three remaining alive, they've decided that this is going to be their final reunion. Age and health are catching up fast. Roughly 60 years after they first met as teenagers going off to war, this may well be the last time they see each other. For their final trip, they've decided to go to DC and view the WWII Memorial. My Mom, who's going to join them on the trip, called the offices of Ohio's two Senators--George Voinavich and Sherrod Brown--to see if the Senators would be willing to meet with the men. Both have invited the crew and families for a meeting in the Hart Building next week. The crew certainly deserves the recognition and I'm glad that, at least on this occasion, two of our politicians did the right thing.

RMD, this is awesome! Thanks for sharing this touching experience which I agree should be honored, recognized and appreciated by more! Hopefully, they will also be recognized with a flag flown over the capital which will completely round out their service given so freely and unselfishly so that we can enjoy the freedoms and liberties we do today!!!

[captmojo]

Glad to hear of it.
I'd be even more glad to hear that they won't be having to get there in a B-25.