I ran across this tagline in forum post, and it really resonated with me. I just felt like it was worth sharing:
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand that...
--MaDBooM
Veteran: United States Navy
A fellow Veteran at work pointed out this fine little gem of legislation:
H.R. 4986: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008...
...SEC. 594. CONDUCT BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS OUT OF UNIFORM DURING HOISTING, LOWERING, OR PASSING OF UNITED STATES FLAG.
Section 9 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking `all persons present' and all that follows through the end of the section and inserting the following: `all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.'...
I got this link in an email today. Sometimes I get so caught up in my daily life, I forget how fortunate I am. It reminds me of how many people sacrifice so much to ensure my privileged way of life. On this day, and every day, I salute each Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, Coast Guardsman, Veteran, relief worker, missionary, and all who love and support them! God bless you all, and God bless the great nation that produces such charitable people!
I missed it when it originally aired...
My DVR didn't record it...
That's teh sux0rz!
But wait...
What's this?
Hulu to the rescue!
Old Browncoats and new converts can now get their Firefly fix on Hulu.com! The entire Firefly series is available for streaming on demand, all for the low price of watching a few commercials. Works for me...
Enjoy!
I'm not a big country music fan, but these songs put into words the reasons why I love this country!
Hi
I'm running to support Team Isaiah in the 4th annual San Diego Race for Autism on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Balboa Park (San Diego, CA).
Please join me as I run to support pilot research, educational, outreach and after-school programs for children living with autism in San Diego. Every step you take in the 5K Race represents a child with autism in the San Diego area.
Since 2005, NFAR has awarded more than $144,000 throughout the San Diego community for programs and services to assist those living with autism. To date, NFAR has provided specialized educational programs and equipment to 82 classrooms across 11 school districts within San Diego. For more information, go to www.NFAR.org.
Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $200,000. With your help we will continue to support children and their families living with the devastating effects of autism in the areas of:
• early detection and intervention
• educational materials, equipment and technology
• professional trainings
• treatment interventions
• after-school activities
• teen and young adult programs
To register now or make a pledge online please go to the Team Isaiah Page!
Follow This Link to visit the website.
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