I watched part of the Michael Jackson memorial service today. I do think it was heartbreaking when his little daughter broke down in tears saying how much she loved him.
However, I received this e-mail and thought I'd post it for those who may not have seen it. It's amazing despite all the accomplishments of those listed, only one got the President's personal condolence:
Subject: Short Quiz
Ed McMahon died this week. He was a great entertainer, but prior to his stage accomplishments he was a distinguished Marine Corps fighter pilot in WWII earning six Air Medals. He was discharged in 1946 and volunteered to fly again in the Korean War. He joined the CA Air National Guard and was later promoted to the rank of Brigadier General.
Farrah Fawcett died this week after a long career in Hollywood as an actress. After she was diagnosed with cancer, she became an activist for cancer treatment and devoted her last remaining years encouraging people to seek treatment. She documented her plight on film and used it to encourage others to stay positive and upbeat despite their diagnosis and suffering.
Karl Malden died this week after a long career in Hollywood as an actor. He also served in the US Air Force during WWII and also served on the US Postal Service committee to review and recommend commemorative stamps. In 2005, the US House of Representatives authorized the US Postal Service to rename a Los Angeles post office the Karl Malden Postal Station.
Michael Jackson died this week. He was perhaps one of the greatest singers of modern time. He will also be remembered for his eccentric lifestyle that included sleeping with a chimpanzee, living in a carnival-like atmosphere at Neverland, his fascination with Peter Pan, and his numerous masks and costumes. He also admitted to finding pleasure sleeping with young boys and paying out millions of dollars in settlements to the families of these boys despite being acquitted by a court on one allegation of sexual molestation.
QUESTION 1) - Which of the above did the House of Representatives declare a moment of silence for today? (Hint - It wasn't the first three)
QUESTION 2) - Which of the above's family received a personal note of condolence from President Obama? (Hint - It wasn't the first three)
Need we say more??
3 hours ago
4 comments:
Disgusting!
How about the seven soldiers that died this week? Did any one of their families receive a personal condolence from our president?
**Spit**
I didn't read about one Brooke and tend to doubt I missed it.
Yes, President Obama sent letters to the families of the slain soldiers. I don't know if he gave each letter a personal touch, or used the same form letter President Bush used for the thousands of soldiers who died in our unprovoked war.
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