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http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/news/x411734947/Pfc-Paul-E-Conlon-Jr-21-dies-in-Afghanistan
Before he entered federal service, Paul was a cadet in my Civil Air Patrol wing. He left before I joined, and so I never personally knew him, but many of the cadets and senior members had stories to share of him.
It didn't surprise any of them that Paul pushed aside his own wounds to help his comrades. He exhibited those traits even with the cadets he worked with.
Military men and women, down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This final, written Hand Salute is the last that I will render to PFC Paul Conlon .
To his family it symbolizes the gratitude and respect that I have for Paul and all those like him. And to Paul it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Paul, I never knew you but mourn your passing just the same. Rest well, Soldier, you've earned it. I'll see you on the Fiddler's Green.
Before he entered federal service, Paul was a cadet in my Civil Air Patrol wing. He left before I joined, and so I never personally knew him, but many of the cadets and senior members had stories to share of him.
It didn't surprise any of them that Paul pushed aside his own wounds to help his comrades. He exhibited those traits even with the cadets he worked with.
Military men and women, down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This final, written Hand Salute is the last that I will render to PFC Paul Conlon .
To his family it symbolizes the gratitude and respect that I have for Paul and all those like him. And to Paul it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Paul, I never knew you but mourn your passing just the same. Rest well, Soldier, you've earned it. I'll see you on the Fiddler's Green.
