Book Review: Brothers Forever

Over at Hooah Wife & Friends, I've posted a review of the book

Brothers Forever:The Enduring Bond between a Marine and a Navy SEAL that Transcended Their Ultimate Sacrifice by Tom Sileo and Col.Tom Manion,USMC (Ret)

Please go check it out, this was a profoundly moving book.

Wednesday Hero

This post was suggested by Cindy

Nelson Draper  96 years old from Barstow, California  June 23, 1917 - September 22, 2013
 
Another Navajo Code Talker has passed away. Nelson Draper died on September 22 at the age of 96. There are only an estimated 25-65 Code Talkers left with us.  I couldn't find much on Mr. Draper, but what I could you can read   here and  here

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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Stories In Uniform from Reader’s Digest : A Review

(cross-posted from Hooah Wife & Friends )

Just in time for Memorial Day comes an uplifting collection from Reader’s Digest,
Stories In Uniform


Featuring pieces from World War I up to the War on Terror, the stories in this collection were inspiring and memorable. There were stories that brought me to tears, stories that made my heart swell with pride that our country could produce such people, and stories that left me in awe at the heroism of the men and women who served in our United States military over the years.

It was truly an unforgettable collection, and I highly recommend it to my readers. Whether you are currently serving, a veteran, or a military family member or supporter of our troops? I think this book has something that will interest everyone.


The link to the Reader’s Digest store is Here and there are links to some of the major booksellers on that site, also.

Enjoy your reading!

Surfing the Web..

Another 'surf' of news and posts that are out there on the 'net which I think might be of interest..

Marion's Meepings in Australia offers a  Mid August catch up

Off the Base passes the word that  Researchers Look to Combat Vets to Help with PTSD Study

Laughing Wolf gives the news that the  new Cooking with the Troops  site is  Live

One of  Pete Damon's paintings  ( I LOVE this painting!)

has been donated to the September 24th Boeing 2nd Annual Ride for Semper Fi Charity Golf Tournament

(which includes a dinner and silent auction afterwards, when the painting will be auctioned off) Registration for the tournament ends Sept 22 and this benefits the Ride for Semper Fi

 

 

United Conservatives of Virginia posts about the Final Weeks Countdown to WRAMC Closing

and also suggests planning your weekend around  the American Wartime Museum Open House

 

 In the Washington Post opinion section is an opinion piece that suggests the need for

A New Arlington Cemetery

 

From Army Strong Stories comes a glimpse into Where Fridays are Sundays

 

And lastly, again from Off the Base ..  this powerfully moving piece

A Young Army soldier shares his "Memorial Daze"

 

 

That, my friends, is the latest 'surf'..thank you for reading..until next time..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Hero

Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus
28 years old from Wolf Creek, Montana
3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force
July 29, 2006

Welcome to this week's installment where all the member bloggers of Wednesday Hero collectively honor many of the real hero's found in this country who's names and bio's have been provided to us for these humble tributes by blogroll creator Indian Chris @ Right Wing and Right Minded.

Many of them are those that have paid the ultimate price for our country protecting it both here and abroad from the many threats we face from our enemies wishing us and them harm, some are not. In either case they are the real American heroes of today and we now both salute and offer our prayers. To join us if you wish to please start by reading the post below.(Introduction courtesy of Chicago Ray )

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Marine Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus was the nephew of Montana Senator Max Baucus. He joined the corps in 2002 and was sent to Iraq in March of 2005.

Cpl. Baucus was killed alongside fellow Marines Sgt. Christian Williams, 27 yrs old from Winter Haven, Fla. and Lance Cpl. Anthony E. Butterfield, 19 yrs old from Clovis, Calif. during combat operations in Al Anbar province.

"Phillip was an incredible person, a dedicated Marine, a loving son and husband, and a proud Montanan and American," Sen. Baucus said. "He heroically served the country he loved and he gave it his all."

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.

We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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( crossposted )