Marines bring in his Wildcat

Tuesday 7th of February 2012 05:37:02 AM
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It wasn’t for keeps or to park in his garage, but being surprised with the type of aircraft he used to shoot down six Japanese fighter planes over the Pacific Ocean in 1943 set up a memorable day for retired U.S. Marine Corps pilot Jeff DeBlanc, 86, of St. Martinville. “I am so very humbled and it’s so nice to see everyone who came out to do this for me,” said DeBlanc as he looked into the crowd sprinkled with young uniformed officers. “As one Marine to another I look at them as veterans that survived the war just like...

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The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Lt. Cdr. Edward "Butch" O'Hare - Oct. 22nd, 2003

Tuesday 7th of February 2012 05:37:02 AM
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Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. Welcome to "Warrior Wednesday" Where the Freeper Foxhole introduces a different...

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Wildcat attacks Buick

Tuesday 7th of February 2012 05:37:02 AM
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shelby county Ferocious wildcat chews up Buick By Paul Bird paul.bird@indystar.com May 8, 2003 Fairland -- A wildcat bit and flattened the tires of a Fairland woman's car, clawed electrical wiring and chewed away part of a bumper. "It is unbelievable how much damaged there was," Edra Ragland said of her Buick. "One estimate is $1,700, but it could be more when it is all done." It was shock and awe about noon Tuesday when the 72-year-old Ragland discovered something had attacked her car. She called the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, and Deputy Travis Maloney responded. Bite and claw marks...

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