Americana
The 60th anniversary of the battle for Iwojima is coming up, and the Japan Times printed an article about US veterans converging on the island to remember it. There is a truly amazing quote from Raymond Beadle, 79, from Morgan City, La. "It's awesome to be back," said Beadle. "It's so different now. After fighting here, I kind of hoped the Americans would keep it, but I guess we had to give it back."
It's even better if you say it in a slow drawl. It reminds me of my toddlers - snatching toys from another kid and pouting when they have to give it back.
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The 60th anniversary of the battle for Iwojima is coming up, and the Japan Times printed an article about US veterans converging on the island to remember it. There is a truly amazing quote from Raymond Beadle, 79, from Morgan City, La. "It's awesome to be back," said Beadle. "It's so different now. After fighting here, I kind of hoped the Americans would keep it, but I guess we had to give it back."
It's even better if you say it in a slow drawl. It reminds me of my toddlers - snatching toys from another kid and pouting when they have to give it back.
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posted by Doug @ 3/13/2005 02:08:00 pm
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