10 Sep 2004 Blog Quote in Smithsonian

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Speaking of Joe Roche, despite all the mishaps I was eventually (at 4:30 AM! Thursday) able to catch Joe on the Michael Reagan show taped Wednesday. So it is time to mention Joe’s other good news: Joe has been contacted by A&E Television Network, which is asembling a new permanent exhibit for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, A&E asked Joe to give for permission to include in the exhibit this quote:

“I’m not trying to sound like a big tough guy. I’m scared everyday and pray before every mission for our safety and success. This is a combat zone.”

The exhibit, titled “The Price of Freedom,” is to examine the role of the American military in war.

So Joe’s having quite a month, quote-wise. And this one blog post by Joe is now doubly destined for the history books.



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