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Veterans Day Thoughts

This is a collection of writings, thoughts, and other things that seemed appropriate for Veterans Day - in loving memory of veterans no longer with us, and in appreciation toward those who are.      I...

12 comments    america war holiday
Mom and Dad! My little notch babies! Aren't they cute???82

America waits for the"Notch Babies" to die. An American injustice elderly ignored!

Mom and Dad! My little notch babies! Aren't they cute??? My father was on the beach in Normandy. He was part of the D-Day invasion.He served in several major battles in WWII, serving under Gen Omar Bradley....

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The massacre at Fort HOOD

Well we all witnessed the MASSACRE at Fort Hood. Who was the perpetrator? Major Nidal Malik Hasan. Who is he? A devout Muslim. Obama says: "We cannot fully know what leads a man to do such a thing" ...

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Tribute to Veterans

On November 11th, every American needs to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made and continue to make. From poems to music to the history of the anthem of praise written by Francis Scott Keys to a...

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Veterans Refused Service at Veteran Hospitals

Veterans hospitals today do not serve all veterans. Everyday, veterans of our military are turned away. It is hard to believe a veteran can not get service at a hospital provided for veterans. These...

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Audie Murphy, an American hero from Texas95

Who Is the Most Decorated American War Hero?

Much like the combat which the men and women endured during wartime, there are many controversies surrounding America’s most decorated war veteran. The most decorated veteran status has been attributed to...

22 comments    education history war
Ponce de Leon Springs flowing into Sandy Creek.   Water age testings performed by Florida State officials have determined that the water is approximately 42 hours old when it emerges from the double vortex.81

Ponce de Leon Springs, the Fountain of Eternal Youth? The Surrounding World Just Might Be!

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park is located in the northwest panhandle area of Florida, and local legend has it that this is the long-desired 'water of eternal youth'. 'Tis stated with a friendly knowing...

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Veterans Day November 11th

Veteran's Day is a day set aside to honor the veterans of America's wars. It was originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the official ending of hostilities in World War I - which occurred at the...

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My favorite Marine, ever. Circa 197980

Camp LeJeune Contaminated Drinking Water Study

If you were at LeJeune, North Carolina between 1957 and 1987 you may have been exposed to contaminates in your drinking water. The Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry...

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My Perfect Day

So Happy Veteran's Day ya'll. I bet a lot of you lucky son of a bitches got off from work today right? Spendin' some time with the family, have a fiesta in bed with the misses, maybe go shopping like a bunch...

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