Lottery winnings will enable family reunion

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HaveABall — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:06:12 GMT

Congratulations on your Illinois Lottery win! Hope Hawaii will be an enjoyable vacation for you happy spouses

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GiveFive — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:14:22 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard has a similar program. The Coast Guard calls it a Tiger Cruise too, and I was offered one by my son who was serving aboard a 378 foot High Endurance Cutter, which is the largest size ship in The USCG's fleet.

At the time, due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to decline the offer. I could have boarded in Puerta Vilarta Mexico, and ridden to San Diego. According to my son, it was Fair winds and following seas (the ocean was as flat as it can be) all the way to San... [ More ]

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noise-gate — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:45:13 GMT

Nothing like family. You only live Once- Have a Great ride.

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RedStang — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:55:23 GMT

Thats really cool. Did'nt know the Navy had that program. Hope they get a red sky at night .

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sully16 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:45:05 GMT

Great story, Congrats to the lucky family, I hope their trip and reunion brings them much joy.

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dallascowboyfan — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:38:56 GMT

Great story, Congratulation to the lovely couple.

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jamella724 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:39:57 GMT

This is such a wonderful story. I think every parents would love to be with their kids especially if you haven't seen your kids for quite some time. It's a dream come true for them. Congratulations

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tnhope — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:31:07 GMT

ooouuu sweeet

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hearsetrax — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:49:21 GMT

I love reading stories like this

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helpmewin — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:21:03 GMT

Very NICE Story Congrats to you BOTH have a wonderful safe trip.

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Ronnie316 — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:39:20 GMT

My favorite investments are the high risk ones.

Lottery winnings will enable family reunion

Lottery Post — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:26:46 GMT

An Illinois couple plans to use their lottery winnings to visit their son, a U.S. Navy pilot, in Hawaii and then get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sail with him on an aircraft carrier as he returns from deployment in the Middle East.

Michael and Marilyn Feigl will use part of their $33,075 winnings to fly to Pearl Harbor this spring. There, they'll reunite with son Matthew Peden, and Michael will get the opportunity to sail onboard the USS John C. Stennis with Peden as the carrier returns... [ More ]