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07-27-2005, 10:38 PM
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Subject: A Fighter Pilots Response
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> This was in the Arizona Republic online..... sent to me by my cousin.
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> A complaint posted from a moron... and then the response....!
>
> Complaint:
>
> Quote:
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> A wake-up call from Luke's jets
>
> Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM
>
> "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for
> the morning air show?
>
> Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four
> F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over
> Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune!
>
> Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were
> they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special?
>
> Any response would be appreciated."
>
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>
>
> The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism
> of the folks in the armed services.
>
> The response:
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> Quote:
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>
> Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday):
>
> On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of
> F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew
> over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques.
>
> Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed
> at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial
> Day.
>
> At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland
> Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and
> friend.
>
> Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of
> the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the
> playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt.
> Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president
> of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women
> who understand the sacrifices they have endured.
>
> A four-ship flyby is a display of respect t! he Air Force pays to
> those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are
> professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15
> what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay
> their ultimate respects.
>
> The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?"
>
>
> The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to
> the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for
> it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable
> formation of their lives.
>
> Lt. Col. Scott Pleus
> CO 63rd Fighter Squadron
> Luke Air Force Base
My cousin is stationed there and he sent me this
>
>
> This was in the Arizona Republic online..... sent to me by my cousin.
>
>
> A complaint posted from a moron... and then the response....!
>
> Complaint:
>
> Quote:
>
> A wake-up call from Luke's jets
>
> Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM
>
> "Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for
> the morning air show?
>
> Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four
> F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over
> Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune!
>
> Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were
> they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special?
>
> Any response would be appreciated."
>
>
>
>
>
> The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism
> of the folks in the armed services.
>
> The response:
>
> Quote:
>
>
> Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday):
>
> On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of
> F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew
> over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques.
>
> Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed
> at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial
> Day.
>
> At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland
> Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and
> friend.
>
> Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of
> the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the
> playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt.
> Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president
> of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women
> who understand the sacrifices they have endured.
>
> A four-ship flyby is a display of respect t! he Air Force pays to
> those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are
> professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15
> what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay
> their ultimate respects.
>
> The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?"
>
>
> The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to
> the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for
> it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable
> formation of their lives.
>
> Lt. Col. Scott Pleus
> CO 63rd Fighter Squadron
> Luke Air Force Base
My cousin is stationed there and he sent me this
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