Sisco
March 22, 2003, 08:20 PM
I got this in an e-mail, no way to tell if it's authentic or not but good reading anyway.
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Dear Terrorists,
I am a Naval Aviator.
I was born and raised in a small town in New England. I come from a family
of five. I was raised in a middle class home and taught my values by my
mother and father. My dad worked a series of jobs in finance and my Mom took care
of us kids. We were not an overly religious family but attended church most
Sundays. It was a nice small Episcopal Church. I have a brother and sister
and I am the youngest in my family. I was the first in many generations to
attend college.
I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For me the flying was never a
lifelong dream or a "calling," it just happened. I needed a job and I
liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because ! I feel it is important to
give back to a nation which has given so much to me. I do it because
although I will never be rich, my family will be comfortable. I do it because many
of my friends have left for the airlines and someone has to do it.
My government has spent millions to train me to fly these multi-million
dollar aircraft. I make about 70,000 dollars a year and after 20 years
will be offered a pension.
I like baseball but think the players make too much money. I am in awe of
firemen and policemen and what they do each day for my community and they
just don't get paid enough.
I respect my elders and always use sir or ma'am when addressing a
stranger. I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal for every
generation.
I voted for George Bush not for his IQ but because I like him. I think I
made a pretty good choice.
I tell you all this because when I come for you, I want you to know me. I
won't be hiding behind a woman or a child. I won't be disguised or
pretending to be something I am not. I will be in a US issue flight suit. I will be
wearing standard US issue flight gear, and I will be flying a navy
aircraft clearly marked as a US warplane. I wish we could meet up close in a small
room where I could wrap my hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the
life out of you but unfortunately you're hiding in a hole in the ground so
we will have to do this a different way.
I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I can put a
2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally only fly at
night so you may want to start sleeping during the day. I am not eager to die
for my country but I am willing to sacrifice my life to protect it from
animals like you.
I will do everything in my power to ensure no civilians are hurt as I take
aim at you.
My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are already forgetting what you
did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget, and my President will not forget.
I am coming. I hope you know me a little bit better, see you soon...sleep
tight.
Signed..... a US Navy Pilot
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Dear Terrorists,
I am a Naval Aviator.
I was born and raised in a small town in New England. I come from a family
of five. I was raised in a middle class home and taught my values by my
mother and father. My dad worked a series of jobs in finance and my Mom took care
of us kids. We were not an overly religious family but attended church most
Sundays. It was a nice small Episcopal Church. I have a brother and sister
and I am the youngest in my family. I was the first in many generations to
attend college.
I have flown Naval aircraft for 16 years. For me the flying was never a
lifelong dream or a "calling," it just happened. I needed a job and I
liked the challenge. I continue to do it today because ! I feel it is important to
give back to a nation which has given so much to me. I do it because
although I will never be rich, my family will be comfortable. I do it because many
of my friends have left for the airlines and someone has to do it.
My government has spent millions to train me to fly these multi-million
dollar aircraft. I make about 70,000 dollars a year and after 20 years
will be offered a pension.
I like baseball but think the players make too much money. I am in awe of
firemen and policemen and what they do each day for my community and they
just don't get paid enough.
I respect my elders and always use sir or ma'am when addressing a
stranger. I'm not sure about kids these days but I think that's normal for every
generation.
I voted for George Bush not for his IQ but because I like him. I think I
made a pretty good choice.
I tell you all this because when I come for you, I want you to know me. I
won't be hiding behind a woman or a child. I won't be disguised or
pretending to be something I am not. I will be in a US issue flight suit. I will be
wearing standard US issue flight gear, and I will be flying a navy
aircraft clearly marked as a US warplane. I wish we could meet up close in a small
room where I could wrap my hands around your throat and slowly squeeze the
life out of you but unfortunately you're hiding in a hole in the ground so
we will have to do this a different way.
I want you to know also that I am very good at what I do. I can put a
2,000 lb weapon through a window from 10,000 feet up. I generally only fly at
night so you may want to start sleeping during the day. I am not eager to die
for my country but I am willing to sacrifice my life to protect it from
animals like you.
I will do everything in my power to ensure no civilians are hurt as I take
aim at you.
My countrymen are a forgiving bunch. Many are already forgetting what you
did on Sept 11th. But I will not forget, and my President will not forget.
I am coming. I hope you know me a little bit better, see you soon...sleep
tight.
Signed..... a US Navy Pilot