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Story 17 | Ruben Navarrette | Freedom's Price Is Sacrifice, Patience and Endurance

32m · 20 · 11 Sep 23:21

A master communicator who has become the #1 syndicated Latino journalist in America, Ruben Navarrette shares his morning in Dallas during the attacks while working for the Dallas Morning News and the challenges of getting the emotional tone right on paper while fueled with anger. Ruben shares some incredible stories about Flight 93 - recently shared with his daughters - and the heroism all around.

His advice for future generations: understand the trade-off between sacrifice and convenience and realize that just because we're not at war with someone doesn't mean they are not at war with us.

Never Forget. God Bless America.

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Story 17 | Ruben Navarrette | Freedom's Price Is Sacrifice, Patience and Endurance

A master communicator who has become the #1 syndicated Latino journalist in America, Ruben Navarrette shares his morning in Dallas during the attacks while working for the Dallas Morning News and the challenges of getting the emotional tone right on paper while fueled with anger. Ruben shares some incredible stories about Flight 93 - recently shared with his daughters - and the heroism all around.

His advice for future generations: understand the trade-off between sacrifice and convenience and realize that just because we're not at war with someone doesn't mean they are not at war with us.

Never Forget. God Bless America.

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