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Ray Moore visits the grave in Mount Vernon, Ohio, of his brother, Bert Moore, who was one of 52 hostages held 444 days by the Iranians in 1979, 1980 and 1981.

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Concerned

Nelsonville, OH

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Majority of the people are not concerned with what happened 60 years ago. Their concern is what's going on in current times, and how to deal with each situation. They need to know more about how to not catch swine flu. More than just wash your hands, what about all the things you bring home from the store? What about all the hospitals you go in, and all they do is spray a little mist in the air and call in sanitary. What about people that need blood work done and X-Rays done, and the hospitals don't care enough to separate the people so that no one will catch or spread anything. I have seen all of this to be a fact. Why don't you print something that relates to today's crisis, and reality.

Eddie C

Marysville, OH

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Remember who was president then...Jimmy Carter. Anyone see a correlation with the current administration? I miss Reagan.

Clint

Memphis, TN

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Concerned wrote:

Majority of the people are not concerned with what happened 60 years ago. Their concern is what's going on in current times, and how to deal with each situation. They need to know more about how to not catch swine flu. More than just wash your hands, what about all the things you bring home from the store? What about all the hospitals you go in, and all they do is spray a little mist in the air and call in sanitary. What about people that need blood work done and X-Rays done, and the hospitals don't care enough to separate the people so that no one will catch or spread anything. I have seen all of this to be a fact. Why don't you print something that relates to today's crisis, and reality.

It's people like you that allow the continuing issues in the middle east to control this country. God bless these two men, and thier families. They paid a price for us, and will continue to do so for years to come. In 1979 we had a president who could not deal with these terrorist thugs. We have another one just like him today, and if Iran isn't somehow held accountable for it's actions, soon there will be a situation we are not at all prepared to deal with. Forgetting the past is what is wrong with the majority of Americans today. Just worry about what is in front of YOU, not your country. Forget about past actions of aggression, so it can happen again. Remember the old cliche, "Those who forget the past are doomed to re-live it".

mike

Cincinnati, OH

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No,I don't see a correlation.What I do see is our kids dying in the Middle East today due to the great efforts of the Bushwacker..Now, I see a leader trying to get us out of this mess!

p.s.- Carter happens to be a fine Elder Statesman for our country.

Eddie C wrote:

Remember who was president then...Jimmy Carter. Anyone see a correlation with the current administration? I miss Reagan.

Archie Bunker on steroids

Columbus, OH

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Who left them sit there and rot? Jimmy Carter

Who finally got them out? Ronald Reagan

And today's "Great Leader" makes Carter look good.

mike

Cincinnati, OH

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Good story. Great service from Rollins & Moore, and wow, what an exciting life. Two Thumbs up!

Seesall

Merchantville, NJ

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Clint wrote:

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It's people like you that allow the continuing issues in the middle east to control this country. God bless these two men, and thier families. They paid a price for us, and will continue to do so for years to come. In 1979 we had a president who could not deal with these terrorist thugs. We have another one just like him today, and if Iran isn't somehow held accountable for it's actions, soon there will be a situation we are not at all prepared to deal with. Forgetting the past is what is wrong with the majority of Americans today. Just worry about what is in front of YOU, not your country. Forget about past actions of aggression, so it can happen again. Remember the old cliche, "Those who forget the past are doomed to re-live it".

Great post!! Like he said in the article, it is frustrating to see that we are dealing with the same problems today. These terrorists do see us as weak, we should let loose with every weapon we have and flatten those countries that harbor terrorists and fanatics. They are like pathetic playground bullies that only understand one thing. We might end up killing a lot of innocent people and get a lot of grief from the rest of the world, but they wouldn't do shit about it and we would solve the problem once and for all!!

Clint

Memphis, TN

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mike wrote:

No,I don't see a correlation.What I do see is our kids dying in the Middle East today due to the great efforts of the Bushwacker..Now, I see a leader trying to get us out of this mess!
p.s.- Carter happens to be a fine Elder Statesman for our country.<quoted text>

Carter is a senile old "statesman", who does nothing but stir up more problems.

Leftist Loon

Hilliard, OH

mike wrote:

No,I don't see a correlation.What I do see is our kids dying in the Middle East today due to the great efforts of the Bushwacker..Now, I see a leader trying to get us out of this mess!
p.s.- Carter happens to be a fine Elder Statesman for our country.<quoted text>

Yes, Bush is still President, and Oblahah can't get those troops out of harms way. Bush is the debbil. Carterbama will lead us to the promised land. Hopey dopey baby, it's hope and change time. Che' Obama!

Angry Young American

Hilliard, OH

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mike wrote:

No,I don't see a correlation.What I do see is our kids dying in the Middle East today due to the great efforts of the Bushwacker..Now, I see a leader trying to get us out of this mess!

Which leader- Ron Paul? If Obama's trying to get us out of either Iraq or Afghanistan, he's certainly taking his time doing so. The US military isn't going anywhere in either country since the real purpose for invading and occupying both of them was to establish a military presence on either side of Iran and the oil and gas resources in the Caspian Sea region.

proof reader

Cardington, OH

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Thank you God that they were not harmed! God had a Guardian Angel over them that day! I am thankful that they were released and that they were fighting for our countrys freedom. I think that the dispatch should do storys on soliders when the come back from the war and give us the scoop of how it feels to be over there!(sorry if i went of topic! I am just so greatful that God protected them!)

Nobamalies

Since: Oct 09

134

New Albany, OH

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Concerned wrote:

Majority of the people are not concerned with what happened 60 years ago. Their concern is what's going on in current times, and how to deal with each situation. They need to know more about how to not catch swine flu. More than just wash your hands, what about all the things you bring home from the store? What about all the hospitals you go in, and all they do is spray a little mist in the air and call in sanitary. What about people that need blood work done and X-Rays done, and the hospitals don't care enough to separate the people so that no one will catch or spread anything. I have seen all of this to be a fact. Why don't you print something that relates to today's crisis, and reality.

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I personally enjoyed reading this article, and I don't see any issues with putting this in the Dispatch. And what happened 60 years ago is STILL happening, that was the point of the story. And I am quite sick of hearing about H1N1, and everything else you listed has to do with "preventing" the spread of it. Take care of yourself if you are that worried..wear a mask if you have to go to the hospital. And blood work and X-rays can be done other places than a hospital (like your dr office or urgent care). You can't stop the spread of illness in a hospital, its near impossible. They are a breeding ground for viruses. So anyways, maybe you should read the 50 articles on H1N1 and not read this one if you are not interested?

Veteran from Columbus

Alexandria, VA

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and this is why I chose to serve my country. Much love and respect to all the ones before me.

I Fly Too Much

New York, NY

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I loved this story, however just one thing, this didn't happen 60 years ago, try 30 years ago. "Those who don't learn from the mistakes men have made in the past are bound to repeat the same mistakes "

anonymouse

Columbus, OH

This was a great story. I remember when the hostages were taken and the count of days on each nightly news broadcast: 444 days in total. I even remember the news when they were released the day Reagan was inaugurated. What brave men and they lead very interesting lives. It was interesting to me to see what had happened to them 30 years later. I think they served our country well and proudly.

Ronald who

Grove City, OH

And to this day, Mrs. Moore is still receiving hush money from the Government.

Get a Clue

Columbus, OH

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Archie Bunker on steroids wrote:

Who left them sit there and rot? Jimmy Carter
Who finally got them out? Ronald Reagan
And today's "Great Leader" makes Carter look good.

Carter had already negotiated their release before Reagan was sworn in, you idiot. Why do you think they were released the day after he left office?

Jack

Columbus, OH

When was Americans held hostage by Iran? I began to read this story and thought it was now. I have never heard this story.

anonymouse

Columbus, OH

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Get a Clue wrote:

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Carter had already negotiated their release before Reagan was sworn in, you idiot. Why do you think they were released the day after he left office?

No, Carter didn't negotiate their release. Iran was p!ssed at him for what they perceived as his support of the Shah. Carter basically sat on his hands for 444 days, a period some called his "Rose Garden" days.(They felt he literally sat in the White House Rose Garden pondering the situation.) Carter was totally inept with foreign diplomacy.

There is also a lot of speculation that Reagan secretly negotiated the release, called an "October surprise." See: http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h2021.html .

kam

Craigieburn, Australia

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When USA conducted the operation AJAX in 1953 to get rid of a democratic government of Iran and install a pro west dictator America took hostage the whole Iranian nation for 25 years, so stop your winge about 444 days and 52 people who were in all probabilities trying another coup.
You reap the fruits of your labour, America has never been the inocent victim of anything wether it was Iraq, Afganistan, Vietnam, Chili, Argantina, Panama, Grenada, Lebanon, or any other misadventure they had taken in order to advance their cause regardless of death and distruction they bring about.
What a load Victim.

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