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huskernumerouno

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Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by

civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes,

forgetting that it was there long before they were.

A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the

back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote

the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her

day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB

officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

The complaint:

"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 response:

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 flyby 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 the 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 AFB

 
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Ouch and what a great response!!! It's because of people like those men in those jets that a$$holes like that get to enjoy the freedom to go to the mall!!! :angry:

 
That is the sound of freedom.

People that ain't been there, done that need to pipe down.

Hope the lady feels better now.

 
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