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For such a selfless act may God Bless this soldier! When the news is amuck in sordidly & sin it’s inspiring to hear about one’s dedication to another.

Merry Christmas one & all!!!

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You’re so right that this soldier is the best of our military. He really didn’t want me writing his story but I told him it would inspire others. I’m so glad you think so too. Merry Christmas!

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Dec 24, 2023Liked by Emily Miller

Beautiful, and timely story. So very well told. Merry Christmas!

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I’m so glad you appreciated what Jack has done and how much it means to the McCollums!

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Merry Christmas!

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This is a very lovely story. Well chosen for the day. As for me, I have a Christmas Eve Service to attend at Bedford Road Baptist Church in Merrimack NH, then I will be roasting a five pound prime rib, which I will have with Asian vegetables mix. I will see the movie Sergeant York. I may watch my video of The Nutcracker with Mikhail Baryshnikov. I may contact a few friends. Otherwise the MaCcallums have a better holiday plan than I do but for them it's well worth it. Happy Christmas.

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You’re right that the McCollums deserve a special Christmas miracle. Enjoy all your plans and Merry Christmas!

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Hello. Happy to announce that the process for me to correct my military records with the Army Board For Correction of Military Records and upgrade my discharge to Full Honorable so that I can receive all benefits I am allowed is now completed.

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It was a lovely story. I get to wish you and all MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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Merry Christmas to you, Rebecca! Thank you for supporting telling stories like this one all year.

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That was a story that brings home the real meaning of Christmas.

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I’m so pleased you appreciate this lovely story for Christmas !

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Dec 24, 2023Liked by Emily Miller

This is a wonderful gesture. Merry Christmas!

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It means so much to the family. Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas to you EM!

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I admit. I'm crying.

The US Military have a saying: "Leave no man behind". "Jack's" gift was "priceless".

After all that the MaCcallums' family has gone through, this one act by him, gave them peace to know that their son, brother, husband and dad, was one hell-uv-a Marine.

I am thankful Jack allowed you to share his story. I pray his story, that you wrote so beautifully, will inspire and encourage US troops wherever they are this year spending Christmas, whether home or abroad. I would love to get this story to POTUS Trump to share with ALL Americans.

May your Christmas this year be blessed Emily abundantly for ALL that you do and give to others unselfishly every day of the year. Merry Christmas to all who read Emily Posts News. I'm off to work to protect and serve the Senior saints, who pray ABBA's protection over me every shift.

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Beautiful Christmas story! Thank you Emily and Merry Christmas!

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I’m so pleased you enjoyed reading it. Merry Christmas, Michele !!

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