God Bless the U.S.A.F!

I am certain this is an e-mail that is floating around.. I got it from my Mom, and living in a Air Force town loved it and had to share!!

This just happened here in Phoenix.
The first letter is a complaint to Luke AFB and the second
is the response from the senior officer. 

Complaint:
Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets
Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM 
 
"Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for
the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight
formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall,continuing
west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune!
Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-upcall, or were they
trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special? Any response
would be appreciated."

The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism and heroism of
the folks in the armed services.

The response: 

Regarding "A wake-up call from Luke's jets" (Letters, Thursday):

On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship of F-16s from
the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt.
Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously
stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day.
At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park
in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend.

Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise,
I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to
the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf
of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and
women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.
 
A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give
their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs
seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers
lining up to pay their ultimate respects. 
 
The letter writer asks, "Whom do we thank for the morning air show?" 

The 56th Fighter Wing will call (for you), and forward your thanks to the widow and
parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that
my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.
 
Lt. Col. Scott Pleus 
CO 63rd Fighter Squadron 
Luke Air Force Base