My mom was taken to the hospital on Tuesday with a pretty bad case of pneumonia so it'll be a few days or more before I'm able to get around to things. I'm just not in a very happy place right now. Sorry. I talked to her this morning and she's doing better. Hopefully by sometime next week she'll be doing well enough for them to release her. Not sure. So for now I'm just not in the mind frame to get anything done. As for Wednesday Hero, I'm don't know if there will be one next week. It all depends on how things are going and whether or not I feel like doing one. So stay tuned.
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Capt. Ed W. Freeman
November 20, 1927 - August 20, 2008
For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain Ed W. Freeman, United States Army, for numerous acts of conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary intrepidity on 14 November 1965 while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), action against enemy aggressor forces at LZ X-Ray, Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 November 1965 As a flight leader and second in command of a 16-helicopter lift unit, he supported a heavily engaged American infantry battalion at Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam. The infantry unit was almost out of ammunition after taking some of the heaviest casualties of the war, fighting off a relentless attack from a highly motivated, heavily armed enemy force. When the infantry commander closed the helicopter landing zone due to intense direct enemy fire, Captain Freeman risked his own life by flying his unarmed helicopter through a gauntlet of enemy fire time after time, delivering critically needed ammunition, water, and medical supplies to the besieged battalion. His flights had a direct impact on the battle's outcome by providing the engaged units with timely supplies of ammunition critical to their survival, without which they would almost surely have experienced a much greater loss of life. After medical evacuation helicopters refused to fly into the area due to intense enemy fire, Captain Freeman flew 14 separate rescue missions, providing life-saving evacuation of an estimated 30 seriously wounded soldiers -- some of whom would not have survived had he not acted. All flights were made into a small emergency landing zone within 100 to 200 meters of the defensive perimeter where heavily committed units were perilously holding off the attacking elements. Captain Freeman's selfless acts of great valor, extraordinary perseverance, and intrepidity were far above and beyond the call of duty or mission and set a superb example of leadership and courage for all of his peers. Captain Freeman's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
In 2002, Capt. Ed "Too Tall" Freeman was portrayed by actor Mark McCraken in the movie "We Were Soldiers". Capt. Freeman passed away in 2008 due to complications of Parkinson's.
Here is a great article on Capt. Freeman and his award ceremony.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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 here.
November 20, 1927 - August 20, 2008
For The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain Ed W. Freeman, United States Army, for numerous acts of conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary intrepidity on 14 November 1965 while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), action against enemy aggressor forces at LZ X-Ray, Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 November 1965 As a flight leader and second in command of a 16-helicopter lift unit, he supported a heavily engaged American infantry battalion at Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam. The infantry unit was almost out of ammunition after taking some of the heaviest casualties of the war, fighting off a relentless attack from a highly motivated, heavily armed enemy force. When the infantry commander closed the helicopter landing zone due to intense direct enemy fire, Captain Freeman risked his own life by flying his unarmed helicopter through a gauntlet of enemy fire time after time, delivering critically needed ammunition, water, and medical supplies to the besieged battalion. His flights had a direct impact on the battle's outcome by providing the engaged units with timely supplies of ammunition critical to their survival, without which they would almost surely have experienced a much greater loss of life. After medical evacuation helicopters refused to fly into the area due to intense enemy fire, Captain Freeman flew 14 separate rescue missions, providing life-saving evacuation of an estimated 30 seriously wounded soldiers -- some of whom would not have survived had he not acted. All flights were made into a small emergency landing zone within 100 to 200 meters of the defensive perimeter where heavily committed units were perilously holding off the attacking elements. Captain Freeman's selfless acts of great valor, extraordinary perseverance, and intrepidity were far above and beyond the call of duty or mission and set a superb example of leadership and courage for all of his peers. Captain Freeman's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
In 2002, Capt. Ed "Too Tall" Freeman was portrayed by actor Mark McCraken in the movie "We Were Soldiers". Capt. Freeman passed away in 2008 due to complications of Parkinson's.
Here is a great article on Capt. Freeman and his award ceremony.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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 here.
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United States Military,
Wednesday Hero
Things have been a little crazy lately, so I'm going to be taking a break for a few days to get thinks in check. I'm not sure exactly how long it'll be but I'll explain everything when I get back.
Ignore the immigration red herring and stay focused on cap and trade. Then question and demand answers on how Goldman Sachs and Fannie Mae are involved.
This guy sure knows how to pick 'em. From the people he associates with in his private life to the people he appoints in his capacity as President of The United States.
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Democrats/Liberals,
Government,
In Case You Missed It,
Obamassiah,
Politics
Americans truly are a different breed of people. We're proud, we're tough, we're determined. When told we can't do something we say "Watch me". We are special people. There is no place like America and there are no people like Americans. I would not live anywhere else. From the Natives to the Pilgrims to our Founding Fathers and the Patriots to our Parents and Grandparents to Us today, I love this country and I love it's people. This really is the greatest country in the world.
Can you tell I watched History last night?
I Am Not A Virginian, But An American!- Patrick Henry
Can you tell I watched History last night?
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America
Final day for AC/DC month on MCM and there was only one song I could go with. Bon Scott's greatest performance. Period. This is the favorite for many true Acca Dacca fans because this is Bon's song. Sadly, I can't find a video of him performing this live. I do, however, have an incomplete version of him singing with the French band Trust. It's was recorded six days before his death and is the very last thing he ever recorded. "One of these days, I'm going to change my evil ways". I get chills up my back every time I hear him sing that. And listen to Angus. Quite possibly his best work.
Ride On by AC/DC
Ride On by AC/DC
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