Love Lost

This Was Brought To My Attention By Reader SGT_E

We all know Michael Yon's site. If you don't, he's a journalist that blogs from the frontlines in Iraq. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I haven't been there in some time. Anyway, SGT_E brought my attention to this sad post. It's a pretty hard read. Also, be sure to check out the Frontline Forum.

Technorati Tags: Michael Yon, Blogging, Iraq, India, Poland, Terrorism

Wednesday Hero

SFC. Mark Wayne Jackson
40 years old from Glennie, Michigan
A Company, 2nd Battalion, ODA 145, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)
United States Army
October 2, 2002

SFC. Mark Jackson was stationed in the Philippines to help train Filipino troops in anti-terrorism tactics. He and five Filipino soldiers were killed when a man on a motorcycle set off a homemade bomb in a restaurant outside of Camp Enrile Malagutay, in Zamboanga. 25 others were injured in the attack.

SFC Jackson joined the military in 1983 at the age of 21. During his 19 years of service, he received numerous awards and decorations. The Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the Southwest Asia Service Ribbon with Bronze Service Star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with arrowhead, the Army Good Conduct Medal fifth award, the National Defense Service Ribbon with Bronze Star, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with three device, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Army Overseas Service Ribbon, The Expert Infantry Badge, the Master Parachutists Badge, the Military Free Fall Badge, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, the Jordanian Parachutist Badge, the Bahraini Parachutist Badge, the Russian Parachutist Badge, the Korean Parachutist Badge, and the Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge.

"He believed in what he was doing, and he loved his job", said his father, William Jackson.

These brave men and women have given their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.

If you have a loved who has served or is currently serving in the armed forces, and feel they should be profiled as a Wednesday Hero, I would be proud to do it. Just email me with some info and a photo.
We Have Every Right To Dream Heroic Dreams.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

Technorati Tags: United States Military, United States Army, War On Terror, Philippines

Injun Ward Gone?

This Was Brought To My Attention By Reader John K

Fake Indian, Ward Churchill, is one step closer to getting his ass fired from the University of Colorado. This should have happened a long time ago. He's mentally unbalanced, a liar and a plagiarist. Why he's still there right now is beyond me. If I knew any ancient Cherokee curses I'd put one on him.

Technorati Tags: Ward Churchill, Colorado, University Of Colorado, Plagiarism, Indian, Native American, Native Indian, Cherokee

Tag 'Em & Bag 'Em

Children in Belgium are to be giving electronic I.D. cards to help reunite them with their parents should anything happen to them. Great idea, but I'd take it step further. You know those I.D. chips people put in their pets should they get lost? Make them for kids. That way they can't lose them like they could a card. And maybe I've seen too many James Bond movies, but make them trackable. Should a child be kidnapped or run away, the police could simply track them down. Also great for when they grow up and commit a crime. Calling George Orwell. You know, I should really read that book one day.
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Technorati Tags: Belgium, Children, I.D. Cards, James Bond, Big Brother, 1984

Darling Of The Left

The Left's favorite mouthpiece has once again confirmed his ignorance. At a town hall meeting in Florida on Saturday to talk about the War In Iraq, Rep. John Murtha stated that the United States is more dangerous to world peace than madmen like Kim Jong Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with nuclear weapons.
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Technorati Tags: John Murtha, War On Terror, Kim Jong Il, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Nuclear Weapons, War In Iraq, Florida

Honor The 9/11 Victims

On September 11, 2006, 2996 bloggers will come together and celebrate the victims of the terror attacks on 9/11. If you would like to find out how you can participate, check out 2,996. Also, help spread the word about this by writing a post or emailing other bloggers you know. So far there've been only 179 people sign up. Not nearly enough.

Technorati Tags: September 11, Terrorism, Rememberance

Eight Below

Been awhile since I reviewed a movie.

Eight Below
Staring Paul Walker, Jason Biggs, Windy Crewson
Rated PG
Some peril and brief mild language

The tag line for this should be "The Will To Survive Is Strong". Amazing movie. Here's the preview from Netflix.

When an unforeseen accident forces a trio of Antarctic scientists to leave behind their team of steadfast sled dogs, the animals must survive a cruel and punishing winter on their own.

I'm not big on Drama or Disney, but I loved it. However, there is a warning. There is a good chance you'll cry. I almost lost it a few times, but was able to hold the tears back. Only just. If you're looking for a great family movie, this is it. A great movie that was overlooked.

Technorati Tags: Eight Below, Paul Walker, Jason Biggs