We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:54:44 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Chuck Simmins feels she is someone you should meet. Obviously, I agree. So, go meet Sergeant Amanda Pinson. Not a Medal winner, not a deserter, just an average soldier, doing what soldiers do. Don't miss the update, which puts a face to the name. And like me when I deployed, she left some instructions for her family, too. Mine never had to be read. Hers... well, now is the time at Castle Argghhh! when we dance: In Memoriam. We can't honor them all in this space individually, so we honor them through representative samples. Since her family seems to be... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:53:44 -0600 I have met Amanda a few times! She was a beautiful, wonderful, strong, fun loving girl! My husband works at Hancock School District (where she went to school), and had the honor of seeing her on a daily basis! She will be missed by so many! I have to say I am so proud of our little community! If you all could have seen the amount of people that came to show their respect her her and her family you would have been so amazed! The streets were covered with people waving flags, posters, tears running down their cheeks! Amanda thank you for all that you are and all that you have done! I know you are looking down on us with your heart filled with love from all of us! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43126 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43126 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:40:20 -0600 I have met Amanda a few times! She was a beautiful, wonderful, strong, fun loving girl! My husband works at Hancock School District (where she went to school), and had the honor of seeing her on a daily basis! She will be missed by so many! I have to say I am so proud of our little community! If you all could have seen the amount of people that came to show their respect her her and her family you would have been so amazed! The streets were covered with people waving flags, posters, tears running down their cheeks! Amanda thank you for all that you are and all that you have done! I know you are looking down on us with your heart filled with love from all of us! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43125 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43125 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:39:30 -0600 Rest in Peace, Amanda. Thank you for a job well done and rest well earned. Okay...the tears are coming...gotta run. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43062 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43062 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:32:36 -0600 May they RIP and May the Good Lord grant them that peace. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43057 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43057 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:33:55 -0600 http://inteldump.powerblogs.com/posts/1142919528.shtml (mostly a discussion of Front vs Rear (that old gag)).]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43054 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/03/sergeant_amanda_pinson.html#comment-43054 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:41:59 -0600