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Bill, a Little Boy, and a Plot in Arlington
Clinton was walking down the the street one day when, alas, an out-of-control truck was heading right for him. He and his secret service detail seemed to be oblivious to the impending danger. Fortunatelly for him an alert 12 year old boy saw what was about to happen, yelled at the president, and the president moved out of the way - just in time. The boy's quick thinking and decisive action were credited with saving the president's life.
Clinton, for once in his life, was initially speechless. When he finally found his words, he called the boy over to thank him.
"Boy, you saved my life today. To show you just how thankful I am, I, being the president, am going to give you whatever you want. Just name it." Xlinton figured the boy would ask for a new bike, the best video game, a new computer, or something along those lines.
"Sir," the boy replied, "I'd like just one thing. When I die, I want to be buried in Arlington National Cemetary."
An unusual request, to be sure. "Boy, I'm sure I can, being the President, arrange that for you. If that's what you want. But boy, you're so young - you've got your whole life ahead of you. Why do you want to go thinking about where you want to be buried?"
"I may not be living as long as you think, sir", the boy replied. "When my dad hears who's life I saved today, he's gonna kill me!"
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