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To: Sully- who wrote (17936)3/17/2006 8:56:05 PM
From: Sully-   of 35834
 
REAL SNAKE-KILLERS FOR THE PARADE

NEW YORK POST
Editorial
March 17, 2006

St. Patrick's Day in New York is always something special, but rarely so much so as today, when the march up Fifth Avenue will be led once again by 600 soldiers of the Fighting 69th, celebrating their return from a tour of duty in Iraq.

This is the 245th annual celebration of the wearing of the green here, and the Fighting 69th - the Irish-American regiment immortalized in the classic 1940 film starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien - has headed the line of march since it was formed 150 years ago.

But this year's parade marks an official homecoming for the proud soldiers of the 69th, who saw action in some of the most dangerous areas of Iraq and who paid a terrible price in the service of their country: Nineteen members of the unit were killed in action.

Among them was Sgt. Christian Engeldrum, one of New York's Bravest, who died in November 2004 when a bomb exploded under his Humvee just outside Baghdad.

New York paid tribute to this brave hero back then - and now the city can salute his comrades-in-arms who returned home safely. After today's parade, the unit will return to its home base - the 69th Regiment Armory on lower Lexington Avenue - where members will be decorated for their service.

Among the medals to be awarded are four Bronze Stars and three Purple Hearts, earned for heroic service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

So give a special cheer along the avenue today for the brave men and women of the Fighting 69th - along with a hearty "welcome home."

nypost.com
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