Pilot goes from war to Mercy

[JohnRN]

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In Iraq, it was not like that.

He would fly at 140 mph skirting the sandy desert floor to make his Blackhawk helicopter less of a target for shoulder-fired missiles.

Twice he saw the ruins of other U.S. choppers and it reminded him of just how dangerous it is to fly in combat.

"In one of the helicopters that crashed everyone lived. In the other, three people died and one survived. It makes you think about how anyone can go at any minute," Doorley said.

Soon after that realization, he ended his 10-year career in the Army to spend more time with his wife, Wendi, and their two young children who live in Hornell. "My family's the main reason I got out," the 6-foot- 2-inch pilot said.

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[Snowden]

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A great article, John. This man must feel so good to be helping others live. His family is blessed with him.

Now, about your signature, John! Love - the vowels and consonants are right. But love has nothing to do with being a fool. It has everything to do with life and being human. I think you are capable of great love; your interest in your fellow man is very obvious.

John, [i]that[/i] is true love. The woman you marry will be a very lucky one because of your capacity for such love. I hope you find someone as dedicated as yourself. :)

[Hoss68]

His cargo hasn't changed, just his AO... Life flights are tough too.

Marianne~ He'll find a good one ;)

[Woodmonkey]

Excellent article, John! and ... listen to Snowden!

[USMC5831]

Good article John thanks for the post.