Honoring Navy Capt. Michael "Scott" Speicher

Remembering and Honoring

Navy Capt. Michael "Scott" Speicher
of Jacksonville, Fla.; "We will be bringing him home."

The first American lost in the Persian Gulf War, when his FA-18 Hornet fighter jet was shot down over the Iraq desert on the first night of the 1991 war, over west-central Iraq on Jan. 17, 1991.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Speicher's family for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country."

We are extremely grateful to all those who have worked so tirelessly over the last 18 years to bring Captain Speicher home.

We must never forget

that freedom is not free!

Honoring Staff Sergeant John C. Beale

I received this from a friend of mine.

What a tribute for America! I lived in Atlanta for two years and was there during 9-11, so I can attest to the level of patriotism that exists; but this just blew me away.

As a veteran, I can only hope we never lose the spirit that is obviously still alive in Georgia. Forward as you see fit.

Rest in Peace Brother!
Killed in action, the body of Staff Sergeant John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, on June 11, 2009.

The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough, Georgia. This happened all from a simple notice in local papers indicating the road route to be taken and the approximate time. Nowadays one can be led to believe that America no longer respects honor and no longer honors sacrifice outside the military. Be it known that there are many places in this land where people still recognize the courage and impact of self-sacrifice. Georgia remains one of those graceful places.

An American and Georgia Hero from Riverdale, Georgia, Staff Sergeant Beale was a member of the 1st Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard. Killed near Kapisa, Afghanistan, on June 4, 2009.

Click here to continue a short travelogue with it's own special music of that day's remarkable, and painful journey. But only watch this if you wish to have some of your faith in people restored.

Happy Flag Day

HAPPY FLAG DAY AMERICA

For them we must work and strive

to protect and defend

the Constitution of The United States of America

- and may we always have the heart and wisdom to keep

it the same and unchanged as our founding fathers intended,

and America,

"the land of the free, and home of the brave",

so help us God !

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Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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Pledge Story

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It is Flag Day, and I just don't get tired of hearing about our Flag,

Old Glory, and seeing the different videos!

God Bless America !

God Bless the U.S.A. by Lee Greenwood

and

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and powerful truth:

Final Call

God bless them all !

Celebrating Memorial Day 2009 ! Freedom is not free!

Today is Monday, May 25, the 146th day of 2009 with 220 to follow.
We are celebrating Memorial Day 2009!

Freedom is not free!


The 'Arrogance' of America ...

1- The American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne , France . A total of 2289 of our military dead.

We Apologize.

2- The American Cemetery at Ardennes , Belgium . A total of 5329 of our dead.

We are arrogant.

3- The American Cemetery at Brittany, France . A total of 4410 of our military dead.

Excuse us.

4- Brookwood , England American Cemetery. A total of 468 of our dead.

















5- Cambridge , England . 3812 of our military dead.

6- Epinal , France American Cemetery. A total of 5525 of our Military dead.

7- Flanders Field , Belgium . A total of 368 of our military.

8- Florence , Italy . A total of 4402 of our military dead.
















9- Henri-Chapelle , Belgium . A total of 7992 of our military dead.





10- Lorraine , France . A total of 10,489 of our military dead.

11- Luxembourg , Luxembourg . A total of 5076 of our military dead.




12- Meuse-Argonne. A total of 14246 of our military dead.






















13- Netherlands , Netherlands . A total of 8301 of our military dead.





14- Normandy , France . A total of 9387 of our military dead.

15- Oise-Aisne , France . A total of 6012 of our military dead.

16- Rhone , France . A total of 861 of our military dead.

17- Sicily , Italy . A total of 7861 of our military dead.

18- Somme , France . A total of 1844 of our military dead.

19- St. Mihiel , France . A total of 4153 of our military dead.

20- Suresnes , France . a total of 1541 of our military dead.







IF I ADDED CORRECTLY, THE COUNT OF OUR MILITARY DEAD IN THESE TWENTY MEMORIALS ON FOREIGN SOIL IS 104,366.




That represents 35.8% of our total combat deaths in all theaters of World War II
(i.e., in Europe and the Pacific combined); or 25.7% of combat and other deaths in service (nontheater).



These were American military members that did not come home to 'rest in peace' near their homes and families, but were buried in far away lands of France, Belgium, England, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.




We should apologize to no one. Remind those of our sacrifices. And don't confuse arrogance with leadership.




As Americans, let's all look forward to the next elections to find a president who doesn't think we need to be ashamed.




These 104,366 military members, and their families
- parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, wives and husbands, and children and grandchildren -
are the ones, and the only ones, that are due any form of an apology by any and all
Americans, including any elected or appointed government representatives. To do otherwise is gross disrespect and dishonor of their devoted service and duty to our nation, America, the United States of America.

What's wrong with this picture?

What's wrong with this picture?

What's wrong with this picture? If you look closely at the picture above, you will note that all the Marines pictured are bowing their heads. That's because they are praying at a recent ceremony honoring the birthday of the Corps.

But, of course, it has the ACU up in arms complaining, "These are federal employees, on federal property and on federal time. For them to pray is clearly an establishment of religion, and we must nip this in the bud immediately."

What's wrong with the picture? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

OR THIS PICTURE ?

We must NEVER FORGET !!!!

Yes, we must NEVER FORGET !!!!

Over 43,000,000 men and women have served in and worn the uniforms of our military !

1,199,082 have given their ALL,

1,481,005 have been wounded

defending and protecting America, the USA, "the land of the FREE and home of the BRAVE" as of February 10, 2009 !

The Bravest of Americans

The Bravest of Americans
http://www.teamsarah.org/video/the-bravest-of-americans

A friend, Denise, from Bartlesville, OK., says

It is a beautiful tribute to our amazing Military and the sacrifices that they and their families make to protect OUR precious freedoms! Please take a moment to read and the next time you meet a veteran, see a man or woman in uniform, or run into a family member of someone in the Service, will you just consider thanking them. I've done this countless times and the responses are amazing. Some are so stunned they are just speechless, some so appreciative that you'd think they'd just won the lottery, and some, many actually, have teared up with appreciation for just a simple "Thank you, Sir. or Thank you Maam." Try it! I'll bet anything that you will feel even better having done so than the person you've thanked. Thanks for reading and God Bless America!

I agree with her, too !