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 Posted: Wed Oct 22nd, 2008 02:20 pm
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KenC



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 I have seen this before...and the attitude of some people towards our country and our military simply sickens me...however, sometimes, people just make mistakes...those that are honest enough to admit them should at least be respected for that. 

In this case, Mr. MacRae, both a Navy Veteran and a Vietnam Veteran, wrote a sincere letter of apology for both his comments and his ignorance.  As a Veteran, I accept that apology.

Mr. MacRae, tendered a written apology which was published in The Republic on 9 July:

Regarding "Flyby honoring fallen comrade" (Letters, June 28):

I read with increasing embarrassment and humility the response to my unfortunate letter to The Republic concerning an Air Force flyby ("A wake-up call from Luke's jets," Letters, June 23).

I had no idea of the significance of the flyby, and would never have insulted such a fine and respectful display had I known.

I have received many calls from the fine airmen who are serving or have served at Luke, and I have attempted to explain my side and apologized for any discomfort my letter has caused.

This was simply an uninformed citizen complaining about noise.

I have been made aware in both written and verbal communications of the four-ship flyby, and my heart goes out to each and every lost serviceman and woman in this war in which we are engaged.

I have been called un-American by an unknown caller and I feel that I must address that. I served in the U.S. Navy and am a Vietnam veteran. I love my country and respect the jobs that the service organizations are doing.

Please accept my heartfelt apologies.

Tom MacRae, Peoria6