"Norfolk Marine to celebrate 4th of July with President "

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NORFOLK-- A local Marine will celebrate the Fourth of July with President Obama.

"He said, 'you want to go to the White House?' I thought it was a joke. The White House?"

Cpl. Jajci Johnson, of Norfolk, is one of 111 military members chosen to celebrate Independence Day on the White House lawn.

His family says his Lieutenant selected him because of his leadership and discipline.

"I''m very proud of him," mother Barbara Cooper-Wood said.

Cooper-Wood will go to the party as her son's guest.

They'll enjoy a dinner, a speech by the President and of course, fireworks.

http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Local-marine-to-celebrate-4th-of-July-with-President--97747549.html

:patriot::party::fistbump::patriot::party:B-)

Our president really knows how to celebrate and appreicate what we have!~ :patriot::patriot:

[goclark]

1. Whoever plans his activities is extra smart

and caring.

I can't recall an administration that rech out to others in this way.

I recall Bush and the Turkey and LBJ lifting up the dog by the ears

but Obama is extra special IMO.

Maybe it's because the internet is so vast now?

[quiet.american]

2. That's pretty great - I wonder if "111" has any significance?

-- Or if it just worked out that 111 military and their guests were chosen.

(I can understand why Jajci Johnson's mom would be so proud of him!)