With pride

“I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced today. In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way. I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful.” Natalie Portman
Read full article: http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/28/natalie-portman-condemns-galliano/?hp

"He lived a long and rich life as a true American patriot," said Sen. Joe Manchin, "and I hope that his family's loss is lightened with the knowledge that he was loved and will be missed by so many."
I came across an article about the Frank Buckles titled Buckles, last WWI doughboy, dies at 110 in W.Va.
Click here to read about a man who lied about his age to be able to enlist in the army and served his nation with pride. - A pity we don't have more of those like him around.