Blogging for Max

From one of our favorite writers down in Bulloch County:

Bulloch residents, families of troops enjoy festivities

By Luke Hearn, Statesboro Herald

July 17, 2006

Despite the extreme heat and impending clouds that hovered over Mill Creek Regional Park on Sunday afternoon, Bulloch county residents and military family members came out to celebrate the homecoming of troops from the 648th Engineering Battalion.

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Former congressman Max Burns said after the ceremony that he was very thankful for the service of the soldiers.

“I’m proud of America and I’m proud of Bulloch County and Statesboro, but I’m very proud of the 648th and what they’ve done. This is America and this is what it’s all about.”

Burns said Sunday’s event was absolutely important, and was a very small way to honor the sacrifices of the troops.

“I’m grateful for their service,” he said.