Pearl Harbor Survivor Houston James Embraces Global War On Terrorism Survivor SSgt Graunke During the 2004 Dallas Veterans Day Parade.
The Veterans Day Story… At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of WWI fell silent and “Armistice Day” was born. Eight years later a Presidential Proclamation invited people to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies. With the passage of time it was changed to “Veterans Day”. The national focal point for the official Veterans Day observance is at the Tomb of the Unknowns where the Presidential wreath is placed. The Veterans Day Story…
I just recently became a member of a group called Soldier’s Angels. They are a support group for active military personnel overseas.
This is a great cause for support of our troops and would like to recommend that if you have the interest and motivation, that you join this group as well.
If you would like to send cards or care packages, her address is:
SPC GABRIELA PASTRAN
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For those of us who have ever served in the military, we know how the military trained us to be precise about everything. You didn’t move unless someone told you to move. The military is precise about everything, from the time of day, to what time is the best time to polish your boots.
With that said, I’m trying to tell you that when it comes to death, there is a certain way soldiers and sailors deal with grief and the passing of fellow soldiers and sailors. It’s a special kind of grief, that you just can’t explain to someone who hasn’t served this great nation. Grieving and burying our brothers and sisters is done with dignity and respect like no one can imagine.
And so, in regards to the horrible tragedy today at Ft. Hood, I leave you with this rendition of Taps.
TAMPA, Fla. — The two men had met for the first time only a handful of hours earlier on a warm December morning last year while standing in the clubhouse at TPC Tampa Bay before a Birdies for the Brave charity golf event.
Alston, an assistant club professional at a public course about 45 miles away, called the chance visit with the Champions Tour player “a hoot.” Making it even better, Andy Bean, another senior tour star, had been there, too.
The conversation was friendly and relaxed. Alston, a U.S. Army veteran who describes himself as “an excessively early person,” had arrived for the tournament’s scheduled noon start shortly after 8 a.m. When he walked into the clubhouse, the only two people already there were Bryant and Bean, both on hand as Champions Tour hosts for the PGA Tour-sponsored event.
As many of you know, for years I have posted things on my bulletin board called the Pony Express.
It’s been a labor of love and really and truly has some great features on like being able to post videos and such. It seems like it should be a great place for a group of people to come to to discuss any and all things that are interesting.
So I thought I would once again try and revive it and possibly see if my church could use it for it’s members in some way.
Just a note here while you play the above music. Back in the day, the NFL was a serious game built on strength and toughness. It doesn’t compare to today’s finesse teams and style of football where if the quarterback is hit too hard, a penalty ensues.
I just spent a year working at Central Expressway and Mockingbird in Dallas, where the Dallas Cowboys used to have their old corporate headquarters. Where the old Dallas Playboy Club was. It was an amazing time in history.
Old school. Sometimes it’s hard to transcend all of that.
Are you like me and love the change of seasons from summer to fall?
It’s been awhile since I’ve been motivated to write, but that happens every now and then. I’m back.
The new job rocks, the training is great, and it’s all only 5 minutes from my apartment! The people I am working with are all very smart, and could be the best group of people I have ever been around. I have been coming home for lunch! That’s just unheard of. I have been getting home by 6:00 every evening and that was unheard of before. I can remember many days where I wished I got off at 6:00 in Dallas.
Anyway, we’ve been getting our share of rain..That’s ok with me. I like the idea of trying to feel snuggled in a nice environment.
And oh by the way, I am going to school and things are going good there too. I have a B and an A in classes so far. Couple that with tuition reimbursement, and life is great!
I still have chest pains every now and again…but life is really pretty good considering it all. I feel very fortunate that I was only unemployed for 6 weeks. Thanks Lord.
I’ll get this posted, but before I go for the evening, let’s watch a cool video.
