tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319038142024-03-07T03:38:17.190-08:00Trying my best to support our troopsPlease note: This is not a political blog. It is a tribute blog. If you have a political opinion to express please find another outlet for it. ThanksGail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-75762920282902516032014-11-26T00:01:00.000-08:002014-11-26T00:01:00.373-08:00Wednesday Hero 11-26-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<center><img src="http://oi58.tinypic.com/5nir82.jpg" border="1"
alt="Cpt. Nathan J. Nylander"></center></img><p><center><I>Cpt. Nathan
J. Nylander<p>
35 years old from Hockley, Texas<p>
438th Expeditionary Wing<p>
Jan. 23, 1976 - Apr. 27, 2011<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/wb291v.jpg" alt="U.S. Air Force"></img><p>
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Army
Award) (Posthumously) to Captain Nathan J. Nylander, United States Air
Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with
ground combat operations as an Advisor, NATO Air Training
Command-Afghanistan/438th Air Expeditionary Wing, NATO Training
Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition
Command-Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 27 April
2011. On the morning of 27 April, an assailant opened fire upon United
States personnel shooting seven U.S. Air Force Airmen and one American
civilian contractor. Despite an extremely uncertain tactical
situation, and with disregard for his own safety, Captain Nylander
went to the Air Command and Control Center (ACCC), Afghan Air Force
(AAF) Headquarters in response to the shooting. He responded when the
gunman began shooting as he was with four other Airmen and eight
Afghan personnel in a conference room adjoining the ACCC. Captain
Nylander could have exited the building to safety, but chose instead
to return and assist his fellow Airmen. Captain Nylander then engaged
the gunman, wounding the assailant and when he remained on the floor
motionless, Captain Nylander approached the other rooms. The gunman
arose and went into a room across the hall from the conference room.
When the gunman re-emerged into the hallway, Captain Nylander engaged
the assailant again and during this exchange of gunfire, Captain
Nylander sustained wounds to his left and right thighs. Although
seriously wounded and bleeding heavily, he continued to engage the
gunman until his weapon jammed. When he attempted to exit the rear
entrance of the AAF Headquarters, he was killed by the gunman. Captain
Nylander's brave actions degraded the gunman's capability and likely
prevented further loss of life, including that of other U.S. personnel
who remained in the AAF Headquarters. By his bold initiative,
undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Captain Nylander
gallantly gave his life for his country and reflected great credit
upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the NATO Training
Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition
Command-Afghanistan, and the United States Air Force. NARRATIVE TO
ACCOMPANY AWARD: Captain Nathan J. Nylander, United States Air Force,
distinguished himself by gallantry performed with marked distinction
as an Advisor and member of the NATO Air Training
Command-Afghanistan/438th Air Expeditionary Wing, NATO Training
Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition
Command-Afghanistan during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. On the morning
of 27 April 2011, a renegade Afghan Air Force officer entered the Air
Command and Control Center (ACCC), Afghan Air Force (AAF) Headquarters
and opened fire with a 9-mm. pistol, shooting seven U.S. Air Force
Airmen and one American civilian contractor. When the gunman began
shooting, Captain Nylander was with four other Airmen and eight Afghan
personnel in a conference room adjoining the ACCC. At the sound of the
gunshots, he moved toward the door between the AAAC and the conference
room. With Captain Bradley and Captain Cheslak providing cover,
Captain Nylander evacuated the conference room. After exiting the
conference room, he could have continued to safety, but chose instead
to return and assist his fellow Airmen. He took up a firing position
next to Captain Bradley in the hallway when the gunman emerged from
the ACCC. Captain Bradley and Captain Nylander engaged the gunman with
their 9-mm. pistols, wounding him at least once and possibly twice.
When the gunman remained on the floor and did not move, Captain
Bradley made eye contact with Captain Nylander, gave him a signal to
withdraw, and then exited the building. Although the tactical
situation was extremely uncertain, Captain Nylander chose to remain in
the building and did not withdraw. While Captain Nylander was likely
in the conference room or ACCC, the gunman got up and went into a room
across the hall from the conference room. When the gunman re-emerged
into the hallway, Captain Nylander engaged the gunman again with his
9-mm.. During this exchange, Captain Nylander was shot in the left
thigh and sustained a grazing wound to his right thigh. Bleeding from
his wounds, Captain Nylander began to move toward the rear entrance of
the AAF Headquarters. Although seriously wounded and bleeding heavily,
Captain Nylander continued to engage the gunman until his 9-mm.
jammed. He cleared two rounds from his weapon and the final round was
found jammed in the chamber. When Captain Nylander attempted to exit
the rear entrance of the AAF Headquarters, he was killed by the
gunman. Of his own volition, Captain Nylander chose to return to an
extremely dangerous and unknown tactical situation and engage an
attacker who had taken the lives of eight fellow Americans. After an
initial exchange of gunfire, Captain Nylander again chose to stay,
with the likely intent of aiding the fallen. Captain Nylander's brave
actions degraded the gunman's capability and likely prevented further
loss of life, including that of other U.S. personnel who remained in
the AAF Headquarters. His distinct gallantry while engaged with a
hostile attacker, exemplifies loyalty, selfless service, and personal
courage. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete
dedication to duty, Captain Nylander gallantly gave his life for his
country and reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest
traditions of the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and Combined
Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, and the United States Air
Force.</center></I><p>
You can read more <a
href="http://projects.militarytimes.com/valor/air-force-capt-nathan-j-nylander/6394141">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
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<center><img src="http://oi61.tinypic.com/2zz2rz5.jpg" border="1"
alt="Col. Frank Kurtz"></center></img><p><center><I>Col. Frank
Kurtz<p>
85 years old from Los Angeles, California<p>
September 9, 1911 - October 31, 1996<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/wb291v.jpg" alt="U.S. Air Force"></img><p>
Frank Kurtz became interested in flying at age 16, and in 1935 flew an
open cockpit plane, setting a speed record flight from Los Angeles to
Mexico City to Washington, D.C. and back to Los Angeles. He was
Commander of the 463d Bombardment Group (Heavy), 15th Air Force,
Celone Airfield, Foggia, Italy and a survivor of the air attack at
Clark Field in the Philippines, two days after the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. In Australia, he salvaged and helped
to rebuild a B-17D Flying Fortress bomber using a combination of parts
from other wrecked B-17s. During his time in the Air Force was
awarded the Croix de Guerre, 3 Silver Stars, 3 Distinguished Flying
Crosses, 3 Air Medals, and 5 Presidential Citations.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Col. Kurtz <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Kurtz">here</a> and <a
href="http://lanbob.com/lanbob/H-42Auth/KF32P.htm">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
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alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-48348528167194017122014-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:002014-11-12T00:01:00.458-08:00Wednesday Hero 11-12-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<center><img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/2nve7ex.jpg" border="1"
alt="SSgt. Michael Pate"></center></img><p><center><I>SSgt. Michael
Pate<p>
31 years old from Austin, Texas<p>
Civil Affairs Team 611<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
From SSgt. Pate's Silver Star citation:<p>
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes
pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Michael P.
Pate, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in
connection with military operations against the enemy. Staff Sergeant
Pate heroically distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous
conduct in the face of the enemy of the United States as Medical
Sergeant, Civil Affairs Team 611, Special Operations Task
Force-Southeast, Village Stability Platform Shobar, Afghanistan, in
support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. On the afternoon of November 1,
2012, while conducting a routine civil reconnaissance patrol, Sergeant
Pates' patrol came under small-arms and automatic weapons fire in an
ambush east of the village of Sardar Kala, Afghanistan. The entire
patrol was heading east, stretched out over a 400 meter distance and
was caught in a freshly plowed farmer's field that gently sloped
upward. The only cover or concealment came in the form of ankle high
irrigation berms. Sergeant Pate's element 4 was the western most squad
and was 175 meters from 2 fortified heavy machine gun positions and at
least 6 additional enemy shooters who used a dense orchard village
which provided multiple egress routes, and also contained a large
number of civilians in the area. The trail man in element 4 also
carried the heavy weapon system and was critically wounded when a
bullet from the initial burst struck him in the back. The enemy
machine-gunners concentrated fire on the element 4 members. Sergeant
Pate realized the necessity to immediately neutralize the enemy threat
and render aid to his wounded teammate, so he risked his own life to
run over 50 meters back toward the enemy fighting positions. While the
other members of element four were pinned down and returning fire,
Sergeant Pate and his team leader, Captain Jacob Allen, chose to run
through heavy and effective fire to their teammates position, and
dragged the wounded teammate over 25 meters to the only cover
available in the form of a 6 inch retaining berm, while continuing to
return fire on the enemy position. Sergeant Pate performed flawlessly
under heavy enemy fire, performing surgical interventions without
cover or concealment while simultaneously returning effective fire for
more than 10 minutes. He remained exposed while hundreds of enemy
bullets impacted all around them in order to coordinate with his Joint
Terminal Attack Controller for close air support and MEDEVAC, and to
update the ground force commander with enemy position information so
the other elements could maneuver to, close with, and terminate two
enemy fighters. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions
of military heroism and reflect distinct credit upon
himself,Army.</center></I><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B><p>
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alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-414436478638373292014-11-05T00:01:00.000-08:002014-11-05T00:01:00.799-08:00Wednesday Hero 11-5-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<center><img src="http://oi58.tinypic.com/2d6p3ir.jpg" border="1"
alt="1st. Lt. Loren Hagen"></center></img><p><center><I>1st. Lt. Loren
Hagen<p>
24 years old from Fargo, North Dakota<p>
U.S. Army Training Advisory Group<p>
February 25, 1946 - August 7, 1971<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
From 1st. Lt. Hagen's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
The President of the United States of America, in the name of
Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously)
to First Lieutenant Loren Douglas Hagen, United States Army (Reserve),
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty while serving as the team leader of
a small reconnaissance team with the U.S. Army Training Advisory
Group, in action against enemy aggressor forces while operating deep
within enemy-held territory in the Republic of Vietnam, on 7 August
1971. At approximately 0630 hours on the morning of 7 August 1971 the
small team came under a fierce assault by a superior-sized enemy force
using heavy small arms, automatic weapons, mortar, and rocket fire.
First Lieutenant Hagen immediately began returning small-arms fire
upon the attackers and successfully led this team in repelling the
first enemy onslaught. He then quickly deployed his men into more
strategic defense locations before the enemy struck again in an
attempt to overrun and annihilate the beleaguered team's members.
First Lieutenant Hagen repeatedly exposed himself to- the enemy fire
directed at him as he constantly moved about the team's perimeter,
directing fire, rallying the members, and resupplying the team with
ammunition, while courageously returning small arms and hand grenade
fire in a valorous attempt to repel the advancing enemy force. The
courageous actions and expert leadership abilities of First Lieutenant
Hagen were a great source of inspiration and instilled confidence in
the team members. After observing an enemy rocket make a direct hit on
and destroy one of the team's bunkers, First Lieutenant Hagen moved
toward the wrecked bunker in search for team members despite the fact
that the enemy force now controlled the bunker area. With total
disregard for his own personal safety, he crawled through the enemy
fire while returning small-arms fire upon the enemy force. Undaunted
by the enemy rockets and grenades impacting all around him, First
Lieutenant Hagen desperately advanced upon the destroyed bunker until
he was fatally wounded by enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire.
With complete disregard for his personal safety, First Lieutenant
Hagen's courageous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity
above and beyond the call of duty, at the cost of his own life, were
in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and
reflect great credit upon him and the United States
Army.</center></I><p>
You can read more about 1st. Lt. Hagen <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loren_D._Hagen">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B><p>
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alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-3431631936709784952014-10-29T00:01:00.000-07:002014-10-29T00:01:00.144-07:00Wednesday Hero 10-29-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a href="http://mjgolch.blogspot.com">Michael</a><p>
<center><img src="http://oi57.tinypic.com/33uwke1.jpg" border="1"
alt="Cpt. Joseph O'Callahan"></center></img><p><center><I>Cpt. Joseph
O'Callahan<p>
58 years old from Worcester, Mass<p>
Naval Reserve Chaplain Corps, USS Franklin<p>
May 14, 1905 - March 18, 1964<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/28aqelv.jpg" alt="U.S. Navy"></img><p>
From Cpt. O'Callahan's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty while serving as chaplain on board
the U.S.S. Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy
Japanese aircraft during offensive operations near Kobe, Japan, on 19
March 1945. A valiant and forceful leader, calmly braving the perilous
barriers of flame and twisted metal to aid his men and his ship, Lt.
Comdr. O'Callahan groped his way through smoke-filled corridors to the
shells, rockets, and other armament. With the ship rocked by incessant
explosions, with debris and fragments raining down and fires raging in
ever-increasing fury, he ministered to the wounded and dying,
comforting and encouraging men of all faiths; he organized and led
firefighting crews into the blazing inferno on the flight deck; he
directed the jettisoning of live ammunition and the flooding of the
magazine; he manned a hose to cool hot, armed bombs rolling
dangerously on the listing deck, continuing his efforts, despite
searing, suffocating smoke which forced men to fall back gasping and
imperiled others who replaced them. Serving with courage, fortitude,
and deep spiritual strength, Lt. Comdr. O'Callahan.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Cpt. O'Callahan <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_T._O%27Callahan">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B><p>
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alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-87573313888727566062014-10-22T00:01:00.000-07:002014-10-22T00:01:00.486-07:00Wednesday Hero 10-22-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a href="http://mjgolch.blogspot.com">Michael</a><p>
<center><img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/34ys6ep.jpg" border="1"
alt="Maj. Charles Watters"></center></img><p><center><I>Maj. Charles
Watters<p>
40 years old from Jersey City, New Jersey<p>
Army Chaplain Corps, 173rd Support Battalion<p>
January 17, 1927 - November 19, 1967<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
From Maj. Watters's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his
life above and beyond the call of duty. Chaplain Watters distinguished
himself during an assault in the vicinity of Dak To. Chaplain Watters
was moving with one of the companies when it engaged a heavily armed
enemy battalion. As the battle raged and the casualties mounted,
Chaplain Watters, with complete disregard for his safety, rushed
forward to the line of contact. Unarmed and completely exposed, he
moved among, as well as in front of the advancing troops, giving aid
to the wounded, assisting in their evacuation, giving words of
encouragement, and administering the last rites to the dying. When a
wounded paratrooper was standing in shock in front of the assaulting
forces, Chaplain Watters ran forward, picked the man up on his
shoulders and carried him to safety. As the troopers battled to the
first enemy entrenchment, Chaplain Watters ran through the intense
enemy fire to the front of the entrenchment to aid a fallen comrade. A
short time later, the paratroopers pulled back in preparation for a
second assault. Chaplain Watters exposed himself to both friendly and
enemy fire between the two forces in order to recover two wounded
soldiers. Later, when the battalion was forced to pull back into a
perimeter, Chaplain Watters noticed that several wounded soldiers were
lying outside the newly formed perimeter. Without hesitation and
ignoring attempts to restrain him, Chaplain Watters left the perimeter
three times in the face of small arms, automatic weapons, and mortar
fire to carry and to assist the injured troopers to safety. Satisfied
that all of the wounded were inside the perimeter, he began aiding the
medics ... applying field bandages to open wounds, obtaining and
serving food and water, giving spiritual and mental strength and
comfort. During his ministering, he moved out to the perimeter from
position to position redistributing food and water, and tending to the
needs of his men. Chaplain Watters was giving aid to the wounded when
he himself was mortally wounded. Chaplain Watters' unyielding
perseverance and selfless devotion to his comrades was in keeping with
the highest traditions of the U.S. Army.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Maj. Charles Watters <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_J._Watters">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/2006/08/wednesday-hero-blogroll.html">here</a>.</B><p>
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alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-45356972497943437392014-10-15T00:01:00.000-07:002014-10-15T00:01:01.042-07:00Wednesday Hero 10-15-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a
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<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-George-Kirk.jpg" border="1"
alt="George H. Kirk, Sr."></center></img><p><center><I>George H. Kirk,
Sr.<p>
82 years old<p>
3rd Marine Division<p>
May 25, 1917 - October 28, 1999<p>
<img src="http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/2403/marinesyi0.jpg"
alt="U.S. Marines"></img><p>
George Kirk, Sr. was a Marine and a Navajo Code Talker who passed away
in 1999. Recently his uniform was set to go up for auction but
thankfully Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly heard about it and was
able to get it returned to the tribe.</center></I><p>
You can read more about this story <a
href="http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/08/13/navajo-code-talker-uniform-makes-long-awaited-return-home-156386">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
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<center><img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/2zgtcgo.jpg" border="1"
alt="Sgt. Maj. Jon Cavaiani"></center></img><p><center><I>Sgt. Maj.
Jon Cavaiani<p>
70 years old from Stanford, California<p>
August 2, 1943 - July 29, 2014<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
When Sergeant Cavaiani and the remaining platoon members could not
halt the enemy advance, he ordered his men to escape while he laid
down covering fire. As they ran, the citation said, he "recovered a
machine gun, stood up, completely exposing himself to the heavy enemy
fire directed at him, and began firing the machine gun in a sweeping
motion." Most of his men escaped. Sergeant Cavaiani was severely
wounded. He told the PBS series "American Valor" that he had "almost
120 shrapnel holes in me, and a couple of bullet holes." He said he
had played dead when enemy soldiers took the hill and then hid in the
jungle for more than 10 days before he was captured. He spent 23
months as a prisoner of war, much of that time in solitary
confinement. He was released in March 1973.<p>
From Sgt. Maj. Cavaiani's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
S/Sgt. Cavaiani distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty in
action in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 and 5 June 1971 while serving
as a platoon leader to a security platoon providing security for an
isolated radio relay site located within enemy-held territory. On the
morning of 4 June 1971, the entire camp came under an intense barrage
of enemy small arms, automatic weapons, rocket-propelled grenade and
mortar fire from a superior size enemy force. S/Sgt. Cavaiani acted
with complete disregard for his personal safety as he repeatedly
exposed himself to heavy enemy fire in order to move about the camp's
perimeter directing the platoon's fire and rallying the platoon in a
desperate fight for survival. S/Sgt. Cavaiani also returned heavy
suppressive fire upon the assaulting enemy force during this period
with a variety of weapons. When the entire platoon was to be
evacuated, S/Sgt. Cavaiani unhesitatingly volunteered to remain on the
ground and direct the helicopters into the landing zone. S/Sgt.
Cavaiani was able to direct the first 3 helicopters in evacuating a
major portion of the platoon. Due to intense increase in enemy fire,
S/Sgt. Cavaiani was forced to remain at the camp overnight where he
calmly directed the remaining platoon members in strengthening their
defenses. On the morning of 5 June, a heavy ground fog restricted
visibility. The superior size enemy force launched a major ground
attack in an attempt to completely annihilate the remaining small
force. The enemy force advanced in 2 ranks, first firing a heavy
volume of small arms automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenade
fire while the second rank continuously threw a steady barrage of hand
grenades at the beleaguered force. S/Sgt. Cavaiani returned a heavy
barrage of small arms and hand grenade fire on the assaulting enemy
force but was unable to slow them down. He ordered the remaining
platoon members to attempt to escape while he provided them with cover
fire. With one last courageous exertion, S/Sgt. Cavaiani recovered a
machine gun, stood up, completely exposing himself to the heavy enemy
fire directed at him, and began firing the machine gun in a sweeping
motion along the two ranks of advancing enemy soldiers. Through S/Sgt.
Cavaiani's valiant efforts with complete disregard for his safety, the
majority of the remaining platoon members were able to escape. While
inflicting severe losses on the advancing enemy force, S/Sgt. Cavaiani
was wounded numerous times. S/Sgt. Cavaiani's conspicuous gallantry,
extraordinary heroism and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above
and beyond the call of duty, were in keeping with the highest
traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon
himself and the U.S. Army.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Jon Cavaiani <a
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/04/us/jon-cavaiani-medal-of-honor-recipient-in-1974-dies-at-70.html?_r=1">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
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<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1-Oscar-Badger.jpg" border="1"
alt=" Admiral Oscar Badger II"></center></img><p><center><I>Admiral
Oscar Badger II<p>
68 years old from Washington, D.C.<p>
June 26, 1890 - November 30, 1958<p>
<img src="http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/5218/navykp4.gif" alt="U.S.
Navy"></img><p>
During his 41 years of service, Admiral Oscar Badger II saw action in
the U.S. occupation of Veracruz as well as both World Wars. He was
awarded four Legion of Merit awards, the Navy Cross as well as the
Medal Of Honor.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Oscar Badger II <a
href="http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2492">here</a>
and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_C._Badger_II">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<a href="http://helpwwp.org">Wounded Warrior Project</a> - Because So
Many Have Come Back With Injuries, Both Seen And Unseen<p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
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<center><img src="http://oi60.tinypic.com/2e4zsqu.jpg" border="1"
alt=" Spc. 4 Donald Sloat"></center></img><p><center><I>Spc 4 Donald
Sloat<p>
20 years old from Coweta, Oklahoma<p>
3rd Platoon, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment,
196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division<p>
February 1949 - January 17, 1970<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
On September 15, Spc. 4 Donald Sloat was posthumously awarded the
Medal Of Honor for his actions in 1970 in Vietnam:<p>
Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat distinguished himself by acts of
gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond
the call of duty, while serving as a machine gunner with 3rd Platoon,
Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry
Brigade, Americal Division, during combat operations against an armed
enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, Jan. 17, 1970. D Company operated
out of Fire Support Base Hawk Hill in an area of I Corps. They were
located south and southwest of Danang providing security for local
villages and conducting regular searches for NVA units. The territory
they patrolled stretched from the coastal lowlands to the mountains
and jungle. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong activity was common in the
area, and D Company suffered regular casualties from snipers and booby
traps. On the morning of Jan. 17, 1970, Sloat's squad was conducting a
patrol, serving as a blocking element in support of tanks and armored
personnel carriers from F Troop in the Que Son valley. As the squad
moved through dense up a small hill in file formation, the lead
Soldier tripped a wire attached to a hand grenade booby-trap set up by
enemy forces. When the grenade rolled down the hill toward Sloat, he
had a choice. He could hit the ground and seek cover, or pick up the
grenade and throw it away from his fellow Soldiers. After initially
attempting to throw the grenade, Sloat realized that detonation was
imminent, and that two or three men near him would be killed or
seriously injured if he couldn't shield them from the blast. In an
instant, Sloat chose to draw the grenade to his body, shielding his
squad members from the blast, and saving their lives. Sloat's actions
define the ultimate sacrifice of laying down his own life in order to
save the lives of his comrades. Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat's
extraordinary heroism and selflessness are in keeping with the highest
traditions of military service, and reflect great credit upon himself,
his unit, and the United States Army.</center></I><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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A quick note about this weeks post. Below is all the information that
could be found about Airman Second Class Gordon Thayer. Not everyone
who has served goes into the history books. The majority simply
return home and live their lives.<p>
<center><I>Airman Second Class Gordon Thayer<p>
<img src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5760/airforceod3.jpg"
alt="U.S. Air Force"></img><p>
From Airman Second Class Thayer's Silver Star citation:<p>
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes
pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Airman Second Class Gordon
C. Thayer, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with
military operations against an opposing armed force near Phouc Vinh,
Republic of Vietnam on 25 August 1966. On that date, Airman Thayer was
a Pararescueman aboard a Rescue Helicopter, which was shot down and
forced to crash-land while attempting to evacuate wounded Army
personnel. Shaking off the effects of shock of the extremely hard
landing and with complete disregard for personal safety, Airman Thayer
tended to the Army wounded while subjecting himself to intense hostile
fire. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Thayer has
reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air
Force.<p>
From Airman Second Class Thayer's Distinguished Flying Cross citation:<p>
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of
Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished
Flying Cross to Airman Gordon C. Thayer, United States Air Force, for
heroism involving aerial flight as para-rescue man on an unarmed and
unarmored CH-3C helicopter over North Vietnam on 27 July 1965. On that
date, Airman Thayer's aircraft penetrated the surface-to-air missile
envelope surrounding Hanoi, North Vietnam, to successfully recover a
pilot who had abandoned his crippled aircraft in that area. This
recovery operation involved flight in excess of 300 miles over hostile
territory under marginal weather conditions and without navigational
aids. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty
demonstrated by Airman Thayer reflect great credit upon himself and
the United States Air Force.</center></I><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-67819912432704282822014-09-10T00:01:00.000-07:002014-09-10T00:01:00.638-07:00Wednesday Hero 9-10-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1-Chew-Een-Lee.jpg" border="1"
alt="Maj. Kurt Chew-Een Lee"></center></img><p><center><I>Maj. Kurt
Chew-Een Lee<p>
88 years old from Arlington, Virginia<p>
Machine-Gun Platoon of Baker Company, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, 1st
Marine Division<p>
January 21, 1926 - March 3, 2014<p>
<img src="http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/2403/marinesyi0.jpg"
alt="U.S. Marines"></img><p>
Maj. Kurt Chew-Een Lee was the first U.S. Marine Corps officer of
Chinese descent. At the time of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, Chew-Een
Lee was a high school student going by the nickname "Kurt", associated
with the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. In 1944 when he was
an 18-year-old student of mining engineering, Lee joined the U.S.
Marine Corps. He retired from the Marines in 1968.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Maj. Kurt Chew-Een Lee <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Chew-Een_Lee">here</a><p>
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
that we may get to enjoy our freedom. For that I am proud to call
them Hero.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
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alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-64532812976095368452014-09-03T00:01:00.000-07:002014-09-03T00:01:00.164-07:00Wednesday Hero 9-3-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<center><img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/2i92ha8.jpg" border="1"
alt="Technician 5th Grade Robert
Maxwell"></center></img><p><center><I>Technician 5th Grade Robert
Maxwell<p>
93 years old from Boise, Idaho<p>
3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
From Technician 5th Grade Maxwell's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and
beyond the call of duty on 7 September 1944, near Besancon, France.
Technician 5th Grade Maxwell and 3 other soldiers, armed only with .45
caliber automatic pistols, defended the battalion observation post
against an overwhelming onslaught by enemy infantrymen in
approximately platoon strength, supported by 20mm. flak and machinegun
fire, who had infiltrated through the battalion's forward companies
and were attacking the observation post with machinegun, machine
pistol, and grenade fire at ranges as close as 10 yards. Despite a
hail of fire from automatic weapons and grenade launchers, Technician
5th Grade Maxwell aggressively fought off advancing enemy elements
and, by his calmness, tenacity, and fortitude, inspired his fellows to
continue the unequal struggle. When an enemy hand grenade was thrown
in the midst of his squad, Technician 5th Grade Maxwell unhesitatingly
hurled himself squarely upon it, using his blanket and his unprotected
body to absorb the full force of the explosion. This act of
instantaneous heroism permanently maimed Technician 5th Grade Maxwell,
but saved the lives of his comrades in arms and facilitated
maintenance of vital military communications during the temporary
withdrawal of the battalion's forward headquarters.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Technician 5th Grade Maxwell <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_D._Maxwell">here</a> and <a
href="http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/robbert-maxwell-a-great-american-hero-who-won-the-medal-of-honor.html">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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<center><img src="http://oi59.tinypic.com/95tueo.jpg" border="1"
alt="Ens. John Parle"></center></img><p><center><I>Ens. John Parle<p>
23 years old from Omaha, Nebraska<p>
USS LST-375<p>
May 26, 1920 - July 10, 1943<p>
<img src="http://img60.imageshack.us/img60/5218/navykp4.gif" alt="U.S.
Navy"></img><p>
From Ens. Parle's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
For valor and courage above and beyond the call of duty as
Officer-in-Charge of Small Boats in the USS LST-375 during the
amphibious assault on the island of Sicily, 9-10 July 1943. Realizing
that a detonation of explosives would prematurely disclose to the
enemy the assault about to be carried out, and with full knowledge of
the peril involved, Ens. Parle unhesitatingly risked his life to
extinguish a smoke pot accidentally ignited in a boat carrying charges
of high explosives, detonating fuses and ammunition. Undaunted by fire
and blinding smoke, he entered the craft, quickly snuffed out a
burning fuse, and after failing in his desperate efforts to extinguish
the fire pot, finally seized it with both hands and threw it over the
side. Although he succumbed a week later from smoke and fumes inhaled,
Ens. Parle's heroic self-sacrifice prevented grave damage to the ship
and personnel and insured the security of a vital mission. He
gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Ens. Parle <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_J._Parle">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
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<center><img src="http://oi57.tinypic.com/34s13js.jpg" border="1"
alt="1st Lt. Vernon Baker"></center></img><p><center><I>1st Lt. Vernon
Baker<p>
90 years old from St. Maries, Idaho<p>
370th Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division<p>
December 17, 1919- July 13, 2010<p>
<img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/mltwqp.jpg" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
From Lt. Baker's Medal Of Honor citation:<p>
For extraordinary heroism in action on 5 and 6 April 1945, near
Viareggio, Italy. Then Second Lieutenant Baker demonstrated
outstanding courage and leadership in destroying enemy installations,
personnel, and equipment during his company's attack against a
strongly entrenched enemy in mountainous terrain. When his company was
stopped by the concentration of fire from several machine gun
emplacements, he crawled to one position and destroyed it, killing
three Germans. Continuing forward, he attacked an enemy observation
post and killed two occupants. With the aid of one of his men,
Lieutenant Baker attacked two more machine gun nests, killing or
wounding the four enemy soldiers occupying these positions. He then
covered the evacuation of the wounded personnel of his company by
occupying an exposed position and drawing the enemy's fire. On the
following night Lieutenant Baker voluntarily led a battalion advance
through enemy mine fields and heavy fire toward the division
objective. Second Lieutenant Baker's fighting spirit and daring
leadership were an inspiration to his men and exemplify the highest
traditions of the Armed Forces.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Lt. Baker <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Baker">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
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<center><img Width="440" Height="292"
src=""></img></center></img><center><I>Mike
Berry
A different post this week. I don't know anything about Mr. Berry's
service, all I do know is that he, and his family, need our help.
Mike Berry has served in the Army and National Guard for 23 years and
in 2012 was experiencing strange smells, shakiness and feeling faint.
Then one day, while making dinner, he passed out. He was taken to the
ER where they found a brain tumor.</center></I>
You can find more information about Mr. Berry, and how you can help,
<a href="http://www.gofundme.com/MikeBerryBrainCancer">here</a>
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.
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
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<center><img src="http://oi58.tinypic.com/2i7bimg.jpg" border="1"
alt="WASP"></center></img><p><center><I>WASP
<img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/151/qwsx.jpg" alt="U.S.
Army Air Forces"></img><p>
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) was a paramilitary aviation
organization. In 1943 they were created when the Women's Flying
Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron
(WAFS) were merged together. The female pilots of the WASP ended up
numbering 1,074, each freeing a male pilot for combat service and
duties. They flew over 60 million miles in every type of military
aircraft. The WASP was granted veteran status in 1977, and given the
Congressional Gold Medal in 2009. Some 25,000 women applied to join
the WASP, but only 1,830 were accepted and took the oath. Only 1,074
of them passed the training and joined. Thirty-eight died flying in
the WASP</center></I><p>
You can read more about WASP <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_Airforce_Service_Pilots">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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<center><I>The Forgotten 14<p>
Samuel Gerald Dean, Edward Joseph Wolbers, Radamés E. Cáceres, Douglas
Laurent Dauphin, Bert Garland Sauls Jr., Kenneth N. Markle, Louis
Karp, James Henry Henderson, Douglas Vincent Schmoker, Howard George
Sewell, George M. Durrett, Robert H. Watson, Harold Edwin Richards &
James Dixon Fore<p>
December 22nd, 1943<p>
<img src="http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3949/armyaircorps.png"
alt="U.S. Army Air Corps"></img><p>
Three days before Christmas in 1943, two hours past midnight, 14 men
climbed into an airplane and lifted into the dark sky over the
slumbering hamlet of West Palm Beach. Their journey lasted but a few
moments, and killed every one of them.</center></I><p>
You can read more <a
href="http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/forgotten14/?ecmp=pbp_social_facebook_2014_sfp">here</a>
and <a href="http://www.thepinkflamingoblog.com/2014/05/28/a-family-wwii-story/">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-65353351329980656072014-07-16T00:01:00.000-07:002014-07-16T00:01:00.429-07:00Wednesday Hero 7-16-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a href="http://burntfooddude.us">Steve</a><p>
<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1-Linda-Bray.jpg" border="1"
alt="Capt. Linda Bray"></center></img><p><center><I>Capt. Linda
Bray<p>
53 years old from Clemmons, North Carolina<p>
988th Military Police Company<p>
<img src="http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6889/armyzj3.gif" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
Capt. Linda Bray made national headlines when she became the first
woman in U.S. history to lead troops into combat during the 1989
invasion of Panama. As a result she was met with a lot of resistance
and anger to what she had accomplished because she was a woman.<p>
Bray and 45 soldiers under her command, nearly all of them men,
encountered a unit of Panamanian special operations soldiers holed up
inside a military barracks and dog kennel. They killed three of the
enemy and took one prisoner before the rest were forced to
flee.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Capt. Bray <a
href="http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2020209059_apuswomenincombatreaction.html">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
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your site, you can go <a
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border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-60405077487314170062014-07-09T00:01:00.000-07:002014-07-09T00:01:00.463-07:00Wednesday Hero 7-9-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a
href="http://www.thepinkflamingoblog.com">SJ</a><p>
<center><img src="http://oi62.tinypic.com/21jziwh.jpg" border="1"
alt="Cpl. Tom Jones, Jr."></center></img><p><center><I>Cpl. Tom Jones,
Jr.<p>
89 years old from Hogback, New Mexico<p>
3rd Division, Unit 297, Navajo Code Talkers 767 and Navajo Code
Talkers 642 Platoons<p>
1925? - May 12, 2014<p>
<img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/720/marinest.jpg"
alt="U.S. Marines"></img><p>
Another Navajo Code Talker has passed away. Tom Jones, Jr. passed
away on May 12.<p>
Be warned, reading the article below will make you angry. The
conditions these men, these veterans, live in is just
unforgivable.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Cpl. Jones <a
href="http://navajotimes.com/news/2014/0514/051514code.php">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
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border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-8971348225964496822014-07-02T00:01:00.000-07:002014-07-02T00:01:00.590-07:00Wednesday Hero 7-2-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a
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<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Stan-White.jpg" border="1"
alt="Stan White"></center></img><p><center><I>Stan White<p>
94 years old from Albuquerque, New Mexico<p>
<img src="http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6889/armyzj3.gif" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
Albuquerque veteran Stan E. White, a Pearl Harbor survivor who was
injured during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, was awarded the Legion
of Honor, France's highest decoration, according to Perry Bendicksen,
Honorary French Consul for New Mexico.<p>
Although he was raised in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, White was a
19-year-old athlete and cowboy living in New Mexico when he enlisted
in the Army. He said he saw it as an opportunity for travel, adventure
and education. He ended up with a life he never could have
predicted.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Stan White <a
href="http://www.abqjournal.com/388049/news/vet-to-receive-legion-of-honor.html">here</a>
& <a href="http://www.abqtrib.com/news/2007/nov/12/pearl-harbor-d-day-survivor-wants-pass-his-legacy-/">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
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border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-64026622774912394782014-06-25T00:01:00.000-07:002014-06-25T00:01:00.230-07:00Wednesday Hero 6-25-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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This post was suggested by <a href="http://kasee60.blogspot.com">Kathi</a><p>
<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Clarence-Wolf-Guts.jpg" border="1"
alt="Pfc. Clarence Wolf Guts"></center></img><p><center><I>Pfc.
Clarence Wolf Guts<p>
86 years old from South Dakota<p>
1924? - June 16, 2010<p>
<img src="http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6889/armyzj3.gif" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
When the towers of the World Trade Center fell on Sept. 11, 2001,
Clarence Wolf Guts asked his son to call the U.S. Department of
Defense to see if the country needed his code talking abilities to
find Osama Bin Laden. Wolf Guts was in his late 70s at the time, so
his son did not make the call, but said the request personified his
father's love of country. "He still wanted to help. He was trying to
still be patriotic".<p>
Pfc. Wolf Guts was the last surviving Oglala Lakota code talker from
WWII.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Pfc. Wolf Guts <a
href="http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/last-lakota-code-talker-clarence-wolf-guts-dies-at/article_9668c6fe-7a8a-11df-ab6b-001cc4c002e0.html">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
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<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
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border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-18071650303887270402014-06-18T00:01:00.000-07:002014-06-18T00:01:01.084-07:00Wednesday Hero 6-18-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<br>
This post was suggested by <a href="http://hooahwife.com">Greta</a><p>
<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Edmund-Harjo.jpg" border="1"
alt="PFC. Edmond Harjo"></center></img><p><center><I>PFC. Edmond
Harjo<p>
96 years old from Seminole, Oklahoma<p>
195th Field Artillery Battalion<p>
November 24, 1917 - March 31, 2014<p>
<img src="http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/6889/armyzj3.gif" alt="U.S. Army"></img><p>
We've sadly lost yet another Code Talker. Edmond A. Harjo was the
last surviving Code Talker for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Back
in November of 2013, 33 tribes were honored in a ceremony in
Washington, D.C. with the Congressional Gold Medal for their
contribution in the war, Harjo was the only living Code Talker to
attend.</center></I><p>
You can read more about PFC. Harjo <a
href="http://www.nativetimes.com/index.php/life/people/9747-last-living-seminole-code-talker-walks-on-loved-ones-pay-respects-honor-hero">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
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your site, you can go <a
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Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-44297858393839295952014-06-11T00:01:00.000-07:002014-06-11T00:01:00.353-07:00Wednesday Hero 6-11-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
<br>
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This post was suggested by <a
href="http://www.thepinkflamingoblog.com">SJ</a> and <a
href="http://mjgolch.blogspot.com">Michael</a><p>
<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Jeremiah-Denton.jpg" border="1"
alt="Rear Admiral Jeremiah Denton"></center></img><p><center><I>Rear
Admiral Jeremiah Denton<p>
89 years old from Virginia Beach, Virginia<p>
USS Independence (CVA-62)<p>
July 15, 1924 - March 28, 2014<p>
<img src="http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/3695/navynr1.gif" alt="U.S.
Navy"></img><p>
Jeremiah Andrew Denton, Jr. was a Rear Admiral and Naval Aviator in
the United States Navy and, following his retirement from naval
service, was a United States Senator from the state of Alabama. In
1965 he was captured in North Vietnam when his plane was shot down and
he and his navigator Bill Tschudy spent eight years a POW's in the
infamous "Hanoi Hilton". In 1966 he was forced to take part in a
press conference by his captors in which they asked him about his
support for the war. He responded: "I don't know what is happening,
but whatever the position of my government is, I support it fully.
Whatever the position of my government, I believe in it, yes sir. I am
a member of that government, and it is my job to support it, and I
will as long as I live". During that interview he was able to send a
message by blinking the word "Torture" in Morse code to let the world
know what the POW's were going though.</center></I><p>
You can read more about Rear Admiral Denton <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_Denton">here</a><p>
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.<p>
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
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Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31903814.post-39134834630860015182014-06-04T00:01:00.000-07:002014-06-04T00:01:00.204-07:00Wednesday Hero 6-4-14<span style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Chris at: </span><a href="http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;">http://rightwingrightminded.blogspot.com</a><span style="text-align: center;"> who faithfully puts tons of work into writing these Wednesday Hero posts for us...</span>
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<br>
<center><img src="http://www.hooahwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1-DDay-300x213.jpg" border="1"
alt="Invasion Of Normandy"></center></img><center><p><I>Invasion Of
Normandy<p>
Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, or
D-Day. In the early hours of June 6, 1944, 156.000 troops from 12
nations including America, United Kingdom and Canada set out with the
largest seaborne invasion force in history. The invasion marked the
end of Germany's occupation of Europe and turned the course of the
war. When the fight was over, there were 12,000 Allied casualties and
4,414 dead. We remember these brave men on Friday, as well as today,
for the sacrifices they made in the name of freedom. With each
passing year we lose more and more of these veterans until one day
they'll be gone. They didn't set out to make history or garner glory,
but that's precisely what they did. So cherish and honor them while
we still have them.</center></I><p>
You can find more information about D-Day <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-Day#cite_note-Allied_casualties-4">here</a>
and <a href="http://www.dday.org/">here</a><p>
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.
<FONT COLOR=red><FONT SIZE=2>Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look</FONT
SIZE></FONT COLOR><p>
<B>This post is part of the Wednesday Hero Blogroll. For more
information about Wednesday Hero, or if you would like to post it on
your site, you can go <a
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border="1" alt="Wednesday Hero Logo"></center></img><p>Gail A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01903369916490697594noreply@blogger.com0