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 !

A Special Prayer

Jennifer from Minnesota said:

I loved your website but was unable to leave my comment so here it is:

May the Lord, Our God, Bless our soldiers and their families

for the sacrifices they make in the name of peace, freedom, and civil rights.

May the Lord grant them the equipment they need to do their work,

and keep them safe and warm.

May they feel his loving embrace each and every moment.

Amen

"Semper Fidelis" from Iraq

Sgt. Major David Fox (Steve Hunyar's friend) in Iraq.

His C.O. had just told him he was selected for Sergeant Major. We were getting ready to go back up to the entry control point and he gave me the news.
Congratulations Sgt. Major! "Semper Fi" - "Always faithful."

Sgt. Major David Fox standing next to the Air Base sign. This sign was at entry control point. This is where we saw the most of the terrorist activity to include that horrible VBIED I witnessed.

Sgt. Major David Fox, standing with his C.O. Major Leon Millholland (A tall country boy from Dawsonville, Georgia) and one of our Iraqi Interpreters. This was the first free election in Iraq and I was proud to have participated. (Yes Sgt. Major Fox, a day in history -- like so many because of our brave men and women like you in our military services. You make us proud 24/7. How can we ever thank you enough ? Semper Fi !)

"Gentlemen, it is an honor for me to serve this country and to serve patriots like yourselves!"

"My home town is Columbus, Ohio.

I would be remiss in my duties if I didn’t tell you what an outstanding bunch of Marines I had served with in Iraq. They all hailed from Georgia and they were some of the bravest Marines I ever met. They never complained, they believed in what we were doing and they made our mission a success. - Sgt. Major David Fox"

The meaning of "Semper Fidelis"

http://www.oo-rah.com/Store/editorial/edi52.asp

Semper Fidelis; Always Faithful. The Few. The Proud. The Marines.

America is moving in the wrong direction!

We must refocus to return to our values and the foundations upon which our Republic was formed, and has been built by hard work, sweat and sacrifice by the American people throughout our great history. A great people of character, substance, purpose, strength, devotion and love for freedom, liberty and justice for all.

And perserved by the men and women who have worn the uniforms of our military branches. Over 43,000,000 and counting. Over one million have given their all -- their lives; over 1,400,000 have been wounded -- for our country, the United States of America, 'the land of the free, and home of the brave'.

We must not forget these brave souls, and their families who also bore so much, who risk it all for defending and protecting our nation, our cities, our neigborhoods -- the very streets on which we live, the churches where we worship, and the schools we send our children to for a better chance in life. They paid a price -- for 'the price of freedom, liberty and justice for all' is very high. These blessings and opportunities are not free, and all must do their part to protect and maintain the great gifts bestowed upon us. It is the responsibility of every citizen, not government agencies and taxpayer dollars and programs. If left up to government, then none are free - but slaves to government. History throughout the world, and all nations, is a very complete, accurate record of the destiny of man, the rise and fall of societies. The weak fall into mediocrity - a lower state of existence; the strong mature, strive and work for a better present and future.

For me, and my household, I chose the latter.

So, I encourage a review, a heartfelt one, of these two paths to a better, stronger future for America:

America the Disposable; The Culture War During the Era of Apathy

http://www.steve4kids.com/americathedisposable.htm

Quotes:

"The Marines have landed; America the Disposable has landed; Semper Fi!"- Sergeant Major David E. Fox, United States Marine Corp

"The word needs to get out. Those of us who have seen the devaluation of life and social distortions over the last 40 years can see where we are headed.

Unfortunately, the young do not see it. Wisdom and age come with the price of seeing and understanding. Sometimes the price is very high." - author, Steve Hunyar.

"Liberalism has so many tentacles. Each on their own seemed harmless, but as each has come together, it has morphed into monstrosity of socialism, which is bearing fruit now. We have to stop it at all levels. A decidedly targeted attack is necessary. I pray each day that we will have the fortitude to make the sacrifices of forefathers and on our soldiers today have not gone for nothing.

The book attempts to arm conservatives with more facts. Liberals will not listen to facts, but independent minded people will. And certainly, the young. We need the young to stand up and take notice. They need to know that only 40 years ago, none of us had alarms on our homes and our cars. What has happened?" - author, Steve Hunyar.

"We all pay a big price - every man, woman and child, the young and the old. Particularily those who serve in the military and as 1st responders who answer the call to duty to defend and protect us as we go about our daily lives. Freedom, liberty and justice for all has a price - it does not come easy, it is not free or without an effort and individual responsibility." - Bill's Country, the old Guardsman and volunteer firefighter.

http://www.wtv-zone.com/Mary/forsakenroots.html

Patrick Henry, who is called the firebrand of the American Revolution, is still remembered for his words, "Give me liberty or give me death." But in current textbooks the context of these words is deleted. Here is what he said: "An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not of the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death."
These sentences have now been erased from our textbooks.

AND

James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: "We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according to the moral principles of the Ten Commandments."
Today we are asking God to bless America. But how can He bless a Nation that has departed so far from Him?

It is up to us to help guide America back 0n the right course ! That course as intended by our founding fathers.

Will you help ????

America needs us all !

God bless America, abundantly !

REMEMBER THESE WHO DEFEND AMERICA

GOD BLESS AMERICA !

Pause to pray for

these brave Americans

and their families!!!!

We owe them a lot !!!!

More than we can ever repay !

These brave Americans

come from and represent all those

from across our country -

throughout our history.

America is a shining city upon a hill --
-"As Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States of American, emphasized, America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere."[1]
And, "As Ronald Reagan said in his farewell address to the nation, 'I've spoken of the Shining City all my political life. …In my mind it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, windswept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace; a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity. And if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. That's how I saw it, and see it still.'"[2]

I believe that is the gift given

by those we attempt to honor throughout these posts,

who gave their best, and often their all,

in service to our country, communities, neighbors and fellow citizens.

Puts everything in to perspective doesn't it?

Subject: I am not breaking this one, sorry!

You stay up for 16 hours
He stays up for days on end.

You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks without running water.

You complain of a 'headache', and call in sick.

He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.

You put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.

You make sure your cell phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.

You talk trash about your 'buddies' that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.

You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.

You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.

You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.

He doesn't get to eat today.

Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.

You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.

You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.

You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.

You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.

You roll your eyes as a baby cries.

He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.

You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.

You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.

You see only what the media wants you to see.

He sees the broken bodies lying around him.

You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.

You stay at home and watch TV.

He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.

You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.

If you support your troops, send this to 7 people. If you don't support your troops well, then don't send this out. You won't die in 7 days, your love life won't be affected, and you won't have the worst day ever.You don't have to email this. It's not like you know the men and women that are dying to preserve your rights.

REMEMBER our Troops, and do not forget them LATER
Lest we forget -
KEEP THE CHAIN GOING?

They know who to depend on

and trust!

Spreading love in another land .... because we love our own ! And you will not see this reported by our own media at home. We need to change the thinking in our media if we are to spread love at home and abroad.

Love and tenderness ....
in the middle of war !

Comfort, tenderness and love in far away place, in a war zone,
to someone else's child,
BUT back home .... babies are aborted everyday !

No, something isn't right here in this country maybe,

but neither is it back home ....

with such an absense of love for little helpless ones who can not protect and defend themselves.

Shouldn't we change our attitudes and politics in America, the USA, 'the land of the free, and home of the brave' ?

A brief moment to rest,

and think about home !

When the going gets rough ---- the tough get going

to defend and protect America,

our freedoms and liberties,

our homes, streets, schools and communities !

Consider 'copying and pasting' this

to send to friends,

or refer them to this site

at http://tinyurl.com/GaHero

FREEDOM is not "FREE" !

LIBERTY is not "FREE" !

LIVING in AMERICA is not "FREE" !

These proud Americans, and all those like them and before them,

have carried the burden and paid the price ....

while too, too many in our society have just simply waited

and wanted the government,

and all the taxpayers, to keep them up!

That is not the American way !

Not American citizenship either !

John F Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States of America

In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the
final success or failure of our course. Since this country was
founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty.

The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.

And so, my fellow Americans:

ask not what your country can do for you -

ask what you can do for your country.

The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from
the hand of God.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we
shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of
liberty.

This much we pledge - and more.

We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms
are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been
granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shank from this responsibility - I welcome it.

The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavour will light our country and all who serve it -- and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

I suggest that Congress members, those we elect to represent us,

WE THE PEOPLE,

should remember and pay heed to these words

of President John F. Kennedy,

a democrat,

that America prospers,

is always prepared to be defended and protected.

Ronald W. Regan, the 40th President of the United States of America

"Trust, but verify !"

"Mr. Gorbachevr. tear that wall down !"

I suggest that the Congress members, we elected to represent us,

WE THE PEOPLE,

should remember and pay heed to these words of wisdom

and strength of a leader and commander in chief of

President Ronald W. Regan

a republican,

to keep our military strong, well trained, well equipped, prepared always

to protect America against all the evil in a very unsettled and dangerous world !