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Glenn Wagner's avatar

Hey Helen,

I had forgotten all about Kerri Strug…..You write about her performance so wonderfully here. Thanks so much for reminding me of her toughness and of a time when America seemed so much more patriotic………Great work as always, Helen

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Helen Raleigh's avatar

Thanks Glenn!

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Gralee Parr's avatar

Helen, your story about Kerri Strug was very inspiring. I can't believe I hadn't heard of it before, but then again I don't follow the Olympics very much. Your father's letter telling you about Strug's indomitable spirit, and grit, and what it revealed about America, gave me a surge of pride as well.

Thank you for your fine article. It's an upper as our country faces so many problems today. But we can persevere and become a proud and free country again. We can win!

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Helen Raleigh's avatar

Thank you Gralee for your comment. We have so much to celebrate and so much to be proud of being American.

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