A Viking in the Salang Valley
Former Minnesota Viking Matt Blair and two fans in the Salang valley, early 2005.A group of former NFL players came over to visit us early in 2005. The player who impressed me most was Matt Blair. Now, mind you, I grew up (and remain) a Chicago Bears fan. I was used to feeling very disappointed in Mr. Blair - usually because he was destroying some poor Bears quarterback...
Matt had been on several visits to see the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. When I asked him why he would do this so much, he told me it was an easy choice. He grew up with his father in the service - so it was something he just felt was the right thing to do. He also looked like he could still go out and rip a quarterback's head off...
posted by LTC John at 8:33 AM
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My brother practiced with them as a child. The bears training camp they called it. For kids of course. Very cool for him.
We are trying to find a way to get a bear to sign some things for a Soldier overseas. As a surprise. We sent him some items already. Beads, playing cards, etc. But a signed thing would rock!!
It is excellent that these guys visit our troops!!
Take care,
Soldiers Angel~ Saoirse1964
The guy with the weapon is me and I am wearing a type of armor that fits underneath the uniform jacket.
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