Archive for the ‘Military’ Category

American Legion at odds with Obama

Commander David K. Rehbein of The American Legion emerged from a meeting with our President and wasn’t the least bit amused with Obama’s plans for our wounded soldiers.
“It became apparent during our discussion today that the President intends to move forward with this unreasonable plan. He says he is looking to generate $540-million by this [...]

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Veterans Day 2008 – Thank You!

I had the opportunity of attending a Veterans Day church service at a small Native American chapel my in-laws attend. I was playing taps at the close of the service in remembrance of those who have fallen for this great country.
The greatest moment of the entire service came when several surviving WWII veterans spoke about [...]

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“Mark my words…” and the dangers of being nondescript

At a recent campaign rally, Democrat VP Candidate Joe Biden let loose with a very vague comment about Obama and the coming test he will face.
“Mark my words… It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking. We’re about to elect a brilliant [...]

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D-Day Remembrance

On this day, 64 years ago… the Allied forces stormed the beaches at Normandy.
Here, in remembrance of lives lost on that day is the Prayer to the Nation given by President Roosevelt:
My Fellow Americans:
Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the [...]

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