Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Wednesday Hero


Rear Adm. David Boone & Col. Paul Montanas
Rear Adm. David Boone & Col. Paul Montanas
 
U.S. NavyU.S. Marines
 
Rear Adm. David Boone, Naval District Washington director of shore readiness, talks with Col. Paul Montanas, Marine Barracks Washington commander, before a 4x100 meter relay at the 2012 Washington D.C. Special Olympics. Leaders from each branch of the military and Department of Defense ran with athletes as part of Military Day during the day's events.
Photo Courtesy U.S. Navy taken by Sr. Airman Steele C. G. Britton

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Memorial Day 2012


Memorial Day

"Dulce et decorum est"

The bugle echoes shrill and sweet,
But not of war it sings to-day.
The road is rhythmic with the feet
Of men-at-arms who come to pray.

The roses blossom white and red
On tombs where weary soldiers lie;
Flags wave above the honored dead
And martial music cleaves the sky.

Above their wreath-strewn graves we kneel,
They kept the faith and fought the fight.
Through flying lead and crimson steel
They plunged for Freedom and the Right.

May we, their grateful children, learn
Their strength, who lie beneath this sod,
Who went through fire and death to earn
At last the accolade of God.

In shining rank on rank arrayed
They march, the legions of the Lord;
He is their Captain unafraid,
The Prince of Peace . . . Who brought a sword.
Joyce Kilmer
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Remembering and Honoring those this Memorial day who gave their lives in service to our country.... such as :
My uncle Staff Sgt. John W. ("Bill") Daley

and also remembering, honoring, and keeping their families in prayer, those from our area who gave their lives for our freedom

and those who we've been privileged to stand for as Patriot Guard Riders

and..stretching across the years back to the American Revolution.....honoring and remembering all those who felt the call to 'go for a soldier'.







Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Wednesday Hero


Companions For Heroes
Companions For Heroes
 
This week, Wednesday Hero is profiling another great nonprofit organization called Companions For Heroes(formerly Pets 2 Vets or P2V). C4H rescues animals from shelters and pairs them with service members, police, firefighters and first responders suffering from physical wounds as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). All free of charge. Head over and check them out and make a donation, if you're able to, volunteer your time or you can let them know of a hero who's in need of their help. You can "Like" them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter
 
 
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Yay! Winnings arrived!


My pin and key chain from the recent drawing at friend Marion's Meepings blog arrived from Australia today!! Awesome! Thanks again, Pax :)

Act of Valor DVD Review

Although I wasn't able to go to the Milblog Conference due to a health problem that popped up the day before (of course, sigh) I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of the Act of Valor DVD to review prior to the release on June 5th, for more....head over to Hooah Wife & Friends HERE

Great T shirts :)


Really liked these shirts, you can see my review of the American Hero T shirts over on Hooah Wife & Friends  HERE

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wednesday Hero

This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Michael

PhM2 William David Halyburton, Jr.
PhM2 William David Halyburton, Jr.
20 years old from Wilimington, North Carolina
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division
August 2, 1924 - May 10, 1945
U.S. Navy
 
Pharmacist's Mate Second Class William Halyburton lost his life in Okinawa, Japan when his unit was under heavy fire and he ran, without thought of his own safety, to help a fallen Marine. As he was shielding the Marines body with his own, while administering aid, PhM2 Halyburton was mortally wounded. For his actions on that day he was posthumously awarded the Medal Of Honor: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Pharmacist's Mate Second Class William David Halyburton, Jr., United States Naval Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman with a Marine Rifle Company in the SECOND Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain, on 10 May 1945. Undaunted by the deadly accuracy of Japanese counterfire as his unit pushed the attack through a strategically important draw, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Halyburton unhesitatingly dashed across the draw and up the hill into an open fire-swept field where the company advance squad was suddenly pinned down under a terrific concentration of mortar, machinegun and sniper fire with resultant severe casualties. Moving steadily forward despite the enemy's merciless barrage, he reached the wounded Marine who lay farthest away and was rendering first aid when his patient was struck for the second time by a Japanese bullet. Instantly placing himself in the direct line of fire, he shielded the fallen fighter with his own body and staunchly continued his ministrations although constantly menaced by the slashing fury of shrapnel and bullets falling on all sides. Alert, determined and completely unselfish in his concern for the helpless Marine, he persevered in his efforts until he himself sustained mortal wounds and collapsed, heroically sacrificing himself that his comrade might live. By his outstanding valor and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of tremendous odds, Pharmacist's Mate Second Class Halyburton sustained and enhanced the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country. He was also honored by with a guided missile frigate, the USS Halyburton, being named after him.
 
 
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Wednesday Hero


Wounded Warrior Project
 
Wounded Warrior Project
 
The Wounded Warrior Project is a great nonprofit organization that was started in 2002 to help returning Vets who have been injured in the line of duty with physical, mental and financial aid. Please, head over to their site and make a donation, if you're able to. They also have WWP items you can purchase to help.
 
You Can Visit their site above or visit their Facebook and Twitter pages for more information.


These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Monday, May 07, 2012

MMM..Review

Just wanted to say please go check out my review of couragecakes over at Hooah Wife & Friends :)



Thursday, May 03, 2012