WWII veteran who stood from wheelchair to greet Obama has died

[Playinghardball]

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RIP Archie Hackney, the then 90-yr-old WWII Vet who showed his President the utmost respect

WWII veteran who stood from wheelchair to greet Obama has died
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/31/wwii-veteran-who-stood-from-wheelchair-to-greet-obama-has-died/article?nclick_check=1

[blm]

1. *salute*

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[Enrique]

2. thanks Obama! n/t

[msanthrope]

5. damn you beat me to it. nt

[Wilms]

7. I thank the vet.

But that's just me.

Carry on.

[VanillaRhapsody]

3. Awwww RIP Archie...

Glad we got to meet you...you are incredible and we honor your service and your respect for the Office of the President.

[freshwest]

9. Well said. That moment said a lot:

[3catwoman3]

4. I do not remember...

...seeing this photo at the time. I am glad I saw it today. He had a long life. I hope it was a happy one.

[vankuria]

6. I get goose bumps

every time I see this wonderful photo. Mr. Hackney could teach a lot of people in this country about respect. Rest in peace dear sir, you're wonderful image will always be cemented in my mind.

[freshwest]

8. It brought tears to my eyes when I saw it. A good man. n/t

[El_Johns]

10. Respect.

[roguevalley]

11. he looked like my little daddy. RIP, sweet man.