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8Moedad
This is the first Hardy Boys story I've read in...well, a long time. Over 50 years, I bet. Well done, and based on true stories of fallen warriors returning home. They definitely deserve such honor.
Since this is the first Hardy Boys story I've read in a long time, that means I haven't read any of your others yet, but I dare say this one sounds like an origin story for more (much more after looking over your list of stories) I look forward to reading more of them. First, though, I'm going to read your Western story, Captive. I love Westerns.
8MoedadThis is the first Hardy Boys story I've read in...well, a long time. Over 50 years, I bet. Well done, and based on true stories of fallen warriors returning home. They definitely deserve such honor.
Since this is the first Hardy Boys story I've read in a long time, that means I haven't read any of your others yet, but I dare say this one sounds like an origin story for more (much more after looking over your list of stories) I look forward to reading more of them. First, though, I'm going to read your Western story, Captive. I love Westerns.
12/2/2023 c1 80Paulina Ann
For some reason, I hadn't read this story yet. Not sure why, except I tend to skip a lot of one-shots. But this was nicely written and very poignant.
I also realize that it has now been over a year since you completed a story. I need another one in 2024. :) Oh, and be sure Joe is in it. No snakes please... or maybe it might be fun to revisit the snakes. I'm sure Joe would hate it. :)
Thanks for sharing your story with us and just know that people are still reading them almost ten years after posting.
80Paulina AnnFor some reason, I hadn't read this story yet. Not sure why, except I tend to skip a lot of one-shots. But this was nicely written and very poignant.
I also realize that it has now been over a year since you completed a story. I need another one in 2024. :) Oh, and be sure Joe is in it. No snakes please... or maybe it might be fun to revisit the snakes. I'm sure Joe would hate it. :)
Thanks for sharing your story with us and just know that people are still reading them almost ten years after posting.
8/29/2022 c1 Erin mansfield
This is very moving. Amazing job. Well done.
This is very moving. Amazing job. Well done.
1/18/2022 c1 AWater Lily
Heart-moving. An excellent tribute to those fallen.
Heart-moving. An excellent tribute to those fallen.
5/29/2021 c1 jdale
May all of those who have given their lives for their country rest in peace.
May all of those who have given their lives for their country rest in peace.
10/10/2018 c1 Drumboy100
Wow! Probably shouldn't have read this at work, did not expect it to move me like it did. I like the choice of the airport: a setting for transitions, of some doors closing and others opening. Good description of "building peace" as the military's objective-an ironic concept, yes-leading to a rather bipolar reaction/misunderstanding to the military, how some groups of people hate them because they think violence is the objective. "We understand you're escorting a fallen soldier." Ahhh I should have seen that coming but didn't, whoa! Joe feels disrespectful sitting in first class; survivor's guilt; you described all of this so beautifully that it makes me wonder what your own experiences are with the military. "Promise me"-oh, no, what a tough position for Joe to be in...my father is a minister and I know he feels guilty when people pass away the same night after he visits them...but understandable that Jack knew the state of his body and wanted this last message given. Even despite all this I did not choke up until the ovation Joe accepted on Jack's behalf as he left the plane. A very cool place to start an AU-with Jack's ghost still haunting Joe throughout. What a story!
Wow! Probably shouldn't have read this at work, did not expect it to move me like it did. I like the choice of the airport: a setting for transitions, of some doors closing and others opening. Good description of "building peace" as the military's objective-an ironic concept, yes-leading to a rather bipolar reaction/misunderstanding to the military, how some groups of people hate them because they think violence is the objective. "We understand you're escorting a fallen soldier." Ahhh I should have seen that coming but didn't, whoa! Joe feels disrespectful sitting in first class; survivor's guilt; you described all of this so beautifully that it makes me wonder what your own experiences are with the military. "Promise me"-oh, no, what a tough position for Joe to be in...my father is a minister and I know he feels guilty when people pass away the same night after he visits them...but understandable that Jack knew the state of his body and wanted this last message given. Even despite all this I did not choke up until the ovation Joe accepted on Jack's behalf as he left the plane. A very cool place to start an AU-with Jack's ghost still haunting Joe throughout. What a story!
2/27/2016 c1 13popalot
such a touching story. I salute the soldiers that are fighting for our freedom.
13popalotsuch a touching story. I salute the soldiers that are fighting for our freedom.
5/29/2014 c1 29Mrs. Frank Hardy
I can't tell you how much I loved this! It actually made me cry, but I could practically feel the emotions. Which is a good thing! It's good to have you back, Jilsen. )
29Mrs. Frank HardyI can't tell you how much I loved this! It actually made me cry, but I could practically feel the emotions. Which is a good thing! It's good to have you back, Jilsen. )