Letter of Appreciation
from
Military Retirees and Military Veterans

October 26, 1999

The Honorable Kirk Fordice
Governor of the State of Mississippi

Dear Governor Fordice:

We the undersigned, representatives of the military retiree and military veterans community of the Great State of Mississippi, extend to you our very sincere appreciation for the proclamation you issued in reference to the Military Retiree Medical Care Broken Promise issue.

The wording of your proclamation sends a clear message, to all Mississippians, the Congress of the United States, and the people across this Great Nation, that we should never forget that which is owed to the military retirees and military veterans for their faithful service.

As you stand in support of us today, we say long live "Kirk Fordice" the Governor of the Great State of Mississippi.

Very Sincerely,

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Jim Whittingon, Msgt, USAF(ret), Laurel, MS

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Floyd Sears, Msgt, USAF(ret), Ocean Springs, MS

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Donald Bishop, Lt. Commander, USN(ret), Laurel, MS

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Lathan Joblin, 1st Sgt, USMC(ret), Starksville, MS

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Robert McNair, Sergeant First Class, USA(ret), Gautier, MS

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Jim Lucas, Medal Of Honor Receipent, Hattiesburg, MS