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Dad flashed back to that fateful day when the thunderous roar of the engines could be felt and the adrenaline kicked in. A routine reconnaissance flight for the seasoned crew of ten prepared for lift off. The plane began to lift, a sudden tilt, a strange sound, and finally losing the little altitude they had. A fireball. A fight for survival.
Special
Tribute
To
Mom
Most people talk about their fathers, brothers, husbands, or uncles serving their country. I would like to pay honor to a woman veteran, my mom.
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Keith had survived being shot down and a plane crash. He was shipped home and stationed at Channute field to work on airplanes. Evelyn was also stationed at Channute Field as a supply clerk. It was Evelyn's first time at the NCO Club. The place was filled with army men and women...
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Calvin was a student that most teachers view as a "lost cause". He was a slacker and only passed a class with a grade to keep him eligible for football. When the season was over his grades went down even further. A nice kid but typically either late to class or a no-show.
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The lab wasn't like most labs with rows of tables and computers. This lab had cubicles, one for each student. I tried to arrange my station so I could monitor all the doors, but I was limited to where the outlets and cables were placed. The back classroom was a popular place for study groups, project work, and meetings. At first it was also a convenient place for students to hide, however that ended when I started leaving the light on and the door open.