Posting this for our ROCKY.
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M-1 The program was Tuesday evening and the house was packed,(over500)
I was the only WW 11 vet. After the Emcee finishedtalking about me and she
read the card I carry about the 34th. I GOT A STANDING OVATION !!!! MAN
I CAN'T DESCRIBE THE FEELING I GOT WHEN I SAW EVERYONE STAND
AND CLAPPED AND CLAPPED AND CLAPPED. My thoughts only-----
here an American of Mexican descent,(latino) was recieved with high honor.
Program was sponsered by FM Station KFKF 94.1 Roque
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Subject: RE: Good Morning y'all !
As promised…here is the interview we did with your dad last Friday morning on KFKF.
It was a pleasure meeting you Monday night.
-Mary
Mary McKenna
co host/producer Morning Country Club
Country 94.1 KFKF
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Subject: Fwd: Good Morning y'all !
Dale/Mary,
I also want to thank you for a wonderful evening. It warms my heart to see the honor bestowed to all of the veterans recognized last night. I have seen and heard of so many that are suffering and have a hard time when they return from the many wars they have fought to keep us safe. I don't think we can do enough to show our gratitude. However, last night, you both made a big difference to all the honorees. Keep up the great work!
God has blessed us with you,
Martha Upchurch
daughter, to the 'ol Rock!
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Subject: Fw: RE: Good Morning y'all !
This program was at the Voodo Lounge at Harrahs to a sell out crowd,(over 500).
--- On Tue, 6/16/09, Dale Carter wrote:
Subject: RE: Good Morning y'all !
To: "Mary McKenna" and , "Roque Riojas"
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 10:24 AM
Rocky,
You were the hit of the evening!! Remind me very much of my grandfather! He was 36 when they sent him over to Europe. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope we see you again down the road!
Dale Carter
Program Director
COUNTRY 94.1 KFKF
508 Westport Road #202
Kansas City, MO 64111
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From: Mary McKenna
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:13 AM
To: Roque Riojas
Cc: Dale Carter
Subject: RE: Good Morning y'all !
Rocky,
You are my hero. My dad if he were alive today would be 86…turning 87 in February. You remind me of him.
He had a great sense of humor and a kind heart.
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Rocky,
Your email this morning is what our Summer of Freedom program at KFKF is all about…to honor men like yourself.
Thank you so much for your service to this wonderful country and for sharing a little of yourself with us last night.
Your email made my morning!
God Bless and take care.
-Mary
Mary McKenna
co host/producer Morning Country Club
Country 94.1 KFKF
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From: Roque Riojas
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:32 AM
To: Mary McKenna
Subject: Good Morning y'all !
Just a short note to see if this gets to you. Last night was beautiful.
The standing ovation, I cannot describe the feeling it gave me. Thank you
for having this old "dogface vet" on your program. Rocky
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
