It's Been 70 Years
I wasn't born yet, my parents hadn't even met... but listening to this and remembering Pearl Harbor still makes me catch my breath and makes my heart twist.
We can never repay the debt to all the men and women who stepped up to fight for our freedom. We never forget those who lost their lives that day.
The Bruins Do Veteran's Day Right
I saw this on television last night because hockey rocks and I was ready to watch the game! Yay Bruins and Yay NHL. Thank you for your support of our military!
Better yet, the Bruins got a win. Great night of hockey for everyone.
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I can't tell you how many hundreds of videos of servicemen and women returning home I have watched over the years, yet each one, more than the next, never fails to leave me a quivering bowl of weepy mush.
Posted by: Erica at November 14, 2011 06:16 AM (PY2l4)
Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at November 14, 2011 08:16 AM (4u0lp)
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I was giggling when Chara was standing next to the family for pictures - the guy is so enormous he makes them all look like munchkins. LOL.
Posted by: Teresa at November 14, 2011 08:57 AM (jxg4K)
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Yes, it is ridiculous to consider that he is a mortal man.
Posted by: Erica at November 14, 2011 09:08 AM (PY2l4)
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That is just so double damn way downtown cool. I got a little blurry eyed.
Posted by: Yabu at November 14, 2011 11:45 AM (7fYoi)
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That was really awesome. And holy crap that guy is HUGE.
Posted by: Julie at November 14, 2011 11:55 AM (/g8s/)
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LOL Julie Zedeno Chara is 6'9" tallest guy in hockey. Then he puts on skates...
Posted by: Teresa at November 14, 2011 12:59 PM (jxg4K)
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I loved this! I love watching these videos. But then... Chara walked in and I had NO CLUE who he was, just this GIANT and I thought, "Wait, how much taller could ice skates REALLY make you?" He is ginormous! And when he stood next to the family, I busted out laughing. That was GREAT!
Posted by: Bou at November 14, 2011 09:31 PM (DkNsp)
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Bou it looks at first as if it's just the camera angle if you've never seen Chara before - then they do the photo and the mom comes to just over his waist. It's just excellent! I figure with ice skates on he's about 7'2" or 3".
Posted by: Teresa at November 14, 2011 11:14 PM (jxg4K)
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I heard the U.S. troops were members of Seal Team 6, but none of the killed took part in the Bin Laden mission...not that it matters. We lost some true patriots who were obviously going after a high value target. War is a dangerous business.
Posted by: Yabu at August 07, 2011 06:18 AM (ezDPm)
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Heartbreaking. They've been in my thoughts and prayers since hearing about the attack.
Posted by: pam at August 07, 2011 08:49 AM (VZULe)
VALOUR-IT
As we celebrate the birthday of our great country this month, take a moment, if you are able, and give the gift of communication to a wounded soldier.
Osama is Dead
Whoever pulled the trigger - Thank You!***
I doubt much will change in the larger world because of this, but it does make me very happy. Especially the "is he or isn't he" every year or so when he released some tape or other from his hidey-hole. That was most tiring.
Now... can I leave my shoes on when walking through airport security? Please.
*** yes I fully realize a mere thank you is completely insufficient.
PS - I have a nice hole in my yard where you can plant him. A septic field seems to be appropriate for the job. Ha!
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I did the happy dance here with Monkey. I only wish it had happened sooner, and been a lot more painful for him than a mere shot to the head.
Posted by: LeeAnn at May 01, 2011 11:46 PM (dioqO)
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Happy Happy Dance. SEALS!
But it does concern me that they dumped his body at sea. Seems to open up way too much room for trouble. Hope they reserved some significant DNA - like maybe his head?!
Either way, at the end of the day - Oh Yeah!
p.s. septic field sounds perfect to me...
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I had the very, very great honor of meeting two survivors of the USS Arizona when I visited Pearl Harbor last month. Those gentleman had a haunted look in their eyes which brought tears to mine.
It's our job to ensure that 'haunted look' isn't in our eyes, for the next generation to see.
Posted by: Rev. Paul at December 07, 2010 12:55 PM (0DZhf)
It's The Valour-IT Competition! Go Army!
It's that time of year again! The battle has begun. Which service will raise the most money to help wounded soldiers get reconnected with the world?
As a volunteer, Ms.
Phillips regularly spends hours at the bedside of wounded or dying
soldiers, distributes gifts of support to patients and medical
personnel, coordinates donations, and leads a staff of local German and
American volunteers. She also spends dozens of hours at home each week,
completing paperwork and reassuring stateside families of patients she
has met at LRMC.
I have met MaryAnn. She is more than deserving of this honor. There are no words sufficient to tell people how much she does for our wounded soldiers and their families. I'm still trying to figure out when she sleeps... We are so lucky the world has people like her.
I Still Love the Original Best
I think maybe my favorite video evah. (turn up the volume and enjoy!)
I mean how can you miss when you've got Patton quotes? (Well that and whole "shadow of death" thing... most excellent)
Now, they've released a second vid that's for the Marines. And while I adore the Silent Drill Team and I think Chesty Puller was probably the most awesome Marine ever minted. AND it has a terrific opening... I still love the original.
Many Thanks to Blackfive for posting these when they are released.
Memorial Day
I hope everyone has an excellent Memorial Day weekend. We need to celebrate and enjoy the wonderful freedom that so many have given their lives to make possible.
Go here and see the tribute by people all over the country - Coming Home. Just keep scrolling.
Take a Moment and Help Some AngelsSoldiers' Angels that is. David Bellavia is asking for prayers for a severely wounded warrior, Todd Nicely. Soldiers' Angels are on the job as always, helping.
It's not the time of year when people think of donating - Christmas is the time for that. But every once in a while, a story makes us stop and remember that Christmas only comes once a year... maybe now would be a good time to give too.
If you have a little extra, please consider donating to Soldiers' Angels. Perhaps to Valour-IT so Todd has a way to communicate as he's on the mend. Perhaps to the general fund to help with many of their various projects for Soldiers.
If you can't contribute right now, please send some good thoughts and prayers. For Todd and his family. For Soldiers' Angels who step in whenever needed and give whatever they can to help.
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Thank you for posting this link - our defenders need someone to watch their backs. This is a great way to do it.
Posted by: Rev. Paul at April 02, 2010 01:39 PM (0DZhf)
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Bless the soldiers all, for all they do for us. Bless Soldiers' Angels and Valour-IT for all they do for all soldiers. And bless you for reminding us all.
Happy Easter
Posted by: patti at April 03, 2010 04:22 PM (ykXWv)
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Thanks for posting this, Teresa. He'll be in my prayers, and it's a good reminder to help contribute to Soldiers Angels as well.
I hope you had a Happy Easter!
Posted by: Julie at April 05, 2010 12:19 AM (Z6bGG)
If you want to get things done in Haiti - don't bother with the big organizations - they're all sitting at the airport along with all their supplies while the Haitians suffer. Someone told them that it was too dangerous to venture out.
This is what can be accomplished when you get a bunch of people together who don't know the meaning of the words... "we'll wait til it's safe".
If you have a few dollars to spare, they can use any help. They can use all your prayers.
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Well there you go. We can click to donate at the Red Cross all day long, but if the planes can't land - or the supplies sit piled at the airport - we get no where.
The individual American - strongest, smartest, bestest resource on earth (especially if they are military Americans!)
Posted by: patti at January 24, 2010 12:44 PM (ykXWv)
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Rock on. It's on my list now. My other charity is www.wishforhaiti.org have some contacts in my hometown that adopted kids from that orphanage...
Posted by: Richmond at January 24, 2010 04:59 PM (7Wq1a)
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Do you that "Wisiforhaiti.org" has refused to donate the money collected on behalf of "The house of the Children of Lack" (the orphanage) unless the orphanage agree that they become owner the land and the orphanage? want to know more email me
Posted by: Rodolph at September 29, 2010 01:44 PM (627Hf)
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Rodolph, sorry, if you have an issue with them then you need to set up a blog and start talking about it there. My post was on Team Rubicon and their work and my donation to them.
A comment on a comment of an old post is not a forum for complaints you may have about an organization. And I'm not going to argue about it either. I have other things to do. So I will post this and that will be the end of it. Any further comments arguing with me will be deleted. I don't have time for it.
Posted by: Teresa at September 29, 2010 02:55 PM (TeQXy)
Valour-IT Fundraiser
Please consider donating to help our wounded warriors. Support the Army Team. Give them the gift of communication with the world outside the hospital. $5, $10... if everyone gave a little, they would have enough to help them all.
FORT GREELY, Alaska -- Lately Kayla Colyer-Platzer's reality has been
consumed with her battle against Hodgkin's disease. However, the
15-year-old high school student was able to get a break from her
worries, June 15, when she became a Soldier for a day at Fort Greely.
But this wasn't just any trip.
The highlight of the day, however, was a flight in a CH-47 Chinook with
the Soldiers of Fort Wainwright's B Company, 1st Battalion, 152nd
Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49.
How cool is that! But even more...
Although all on the flight were able to take in the scenery,
Colyer-Platzer likely had the best view, as she was able to move around
the Chinook because she was secured with a "monkey-harness" that was
fastened to the floor of the aircraft and allowed her to explore the
craft while it was in flight.
The teenager showed little hesitation when Spc. Jeffrey Slaughter,
B/152nd, took her by the hand and led her to the rear of the aircraft,
where they sat with their legs dangling into the open air as pristine
Alaskan training lands unfolded below them.
Go check out the story for pictures of the flight. Army Chinook Crews are the best.
