You Too, a salute to military families with loved ones deployed away from home.

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Comment by John Klempel on November 25, 2009 at 10:44pm

Sad but true
God and the soldier we alike adore
In times of danger and not before.
The danger past and all conflict righted.
God id forgotten and the soldier slighted
Give thanks to God for our Soldiers this Thanksgiving

Comment by GARY TENNANT on August 17, 2009 at 5:13pm

Well, these are briefly my views and issues for which I seek representation:

One , illegal immigration. I want you to stop coddling illegal immigrants and
secure our borders. Close the underground tunnels. Stop the violence and the
trafficking in drugs and people No amnesty, not again. Been there, done that, no
resolution. P.S., I'm not a racist. This isn't to be confused with legal
immigration.

Two, the TARP bill, I want it repealed and I want no further funding supplied to
it. We told you no, but you did it anyway. I want the remaining unfunded 95%
repealed. Freeze, repeal.

Three: Czars, I want the circumvention of our checks and balances stopped
immediately. Fire the czars. No more czars. Government officials answer to the
process, not to the president. Stop trampling on our Constitution and honor it.

Four, cap and trade. The debate on global warming is not over. There is more to
say.

Five, universal healthcare. I will not be rushed into another expensive
decision. Don't you dare try to pass this in the middle of the night and then go
on break. Slow down!

Six, growing government control. I want states rights and sovereignty fully
restored. I want less government in my life, not more. Shrink it down. Mind your
own business. You have enough to take care of with your real obligations. Why
don't you start there.

Seven, ACORN. I do not want ACORN and its affiliates in charge of our 2010
census. I want them investigated. I also do not want mandatory escrow fees
contributed to them every time on every real estate deal that closes. Stop the
funding to ACORN and its affiliates pending impartial audits and investigations.
I do not trust them with taking the census over with our taxpayer money. I don't
trust them with our taxpayer money. Face up to the allegations against them and
get it resolved before taxpayers get any more involved with them. If it walks
like a duck and talks like a duck, hello. Stop protecting your political
buddies. You work for us, the people Investigate.

Eight, redistribution of wealth. No, no, no. I work for my money. It is mine. I
have always worked for people with more money than I have because they gave me
jobs. That is the only redistribution of wealth that I will support. I never got
a job from a poor person. Why do you want me to hate my employers? Why -- what
do you have against shareholders making a profit?

Nine, charitable contributions. Although I never got a job from a poor person, I
have helped many in need. Charity belongs in our local communities, where we
know our needs best and can use our local talent and our local resources. Butt
out, please. We want to do it ourselves.

Ten, corporate bailouts. Knock it off. Sink or swim like the rest of us. If
there are hard times ahead, we'll be better off just getting into it and letting
the strong survive. Quick and painful. Have you ever ripped off a Band-Aid? We
will pull together. Great things happen in America under great hardship. Give us
the chance to innovate. We cannot disappoint you more than you have disappointed
us.

Eleven, transparency and accountability. How about it? No, really, how about it?
Let's have it. Let's say we give the buzzwords a rest and have some straight
honest talk. Please try -- please stop manipulating and trying to appease me
with clever wording. I am not the idiot you obviously take me for. Stop sneaking
around and meeting in back rooms making deals with your friends. It will only be
a prelude to your criminal investigation. Stop hiding things from me.

Twelve, unprecedented quick spending. Stop it now. Take a breath. Listen to the
people. Let's just slow down and get some input from some non politicians on the
subject. Stop making everything an emergency. Stop speed reading our bills into
law. I am not an activist. I am not a community organizer. Nor am I a terrorist,
a militant or a violent person. I am a parent and a grandparent. I work. I'm
busy. I'm busy. I am busy, and I am tired. I thought we elected competent people
to take care of the business of government so that we could work, raise our
families, pay our bills, have a little recreation, complain about taxes, endure
our hardships, pursue our personal goals, cut our lawn, wash our cars on the
weekends and be responsible contributing members of society and teach our
children to be the same all while living in the home of the free and land of the
brave.

Comment by Ray Johnson on August 3, 2009 at 11:08am

Comment by Ray Johnson on August 3, 2009 at 10:50am

I am a member of many patriotic sites and what I am seeing..there seems too be a lot of apathy in this country .
Most sites start strong then just peter out !
No activity....I wonder WHY ??????

Comment by Ray Johnson on August 3, 2009 at 10:47am

The following are Jeff's younger half brothers Russell (Rusty)
and Colten (Colt) the tall stud .
Rusty will soon start boot camp (Marine ) .
Colt is still a bit young but then he is also still chasing girls !

Jeff's wife Kristina is a Marine Sgt. also !
She has served in Iraq and Japan and is on call to go to Afganistan ! Kristina grew up in Indiana .
Jeff now is a Drill Instructor Sgt. with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion , in Parris Island N.C

Jeff went in the marines in SEPT. 12,2004 and finished boot camp in Dec. 10,2004in San Diego Cal. at Camp Pendlton. Then he went to Fort Leonard Wood ,Missouri for futher training completed that May 17 2005. then went to S.C. Camp Lajune and was deployed to Al Taqaddum Iraq 2005 to 2006.then again in 2007 to 2008. The first time he was promoted from Private First Class to Lance Corporal . The second time to Corporal to Sergeant.
On October 2nd 2005 Lance Corporal Johnson, While on watch, was responsible for reporting and initiating the medical evacuation and recovery mission for security patrol,Evil 3, which was attacked by an improvised explosive device near Al Taqaddum, Iraq. L.C Johnson's knowledge of the battle drills and the necessary flow of communications enhanced the ability of emergency personel to medevac two Marines and to recover one damaged high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle. His actions contributed to saving of Lance Corporal Zackary Knight's lifJeff now is a Drill Instructor Sgt. with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion , in Parris Island N.Ce. Lance Corporal Johnson's superlative performance,initiative, and loyal dedication to duty reflect great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and The United States Naval Service.

This Commendation was signed By Dennis W. Ray Colonel, U.S.Marine Corps Commanding Officer

My Dad in WWII at Ft.Knox.Kentucky .
He was a tank instructer and rank of Sgt.
He died in 1990...age 83 .
He is 2nd from your viewing right , leaning on tank ( Back row )

Staff Sergeant Kristopher Allan Higdon E-6
DOB 07/10/1981 ; KIA 5/22/2007
Date he went into the Army was 5/25/1999
Kris served in Iraq from July 2003 thru April 1 , 2004
his first tour was with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Ft Bragg, NC
His second and final tour was April 8th 2007 thru May 22, 2007
He was with the Stryker Brigade out of Ft Lewis , WA Manchu unit
He is buried at Central Texas Veteran's Cemetary in Killeen,Texas

Kris in happier times....never foget him and all the rest !