Apache Truck News Story....beautiful story...!

Try watching this without getting a tear in you eye

Delivering one last gift

Delivering one last gift. Dave Delozier reports. 9NEWS at 10 p.m. 11/27/11

 

 Thanks Gene for the submission.

Canton, Texas - After years of planning and restoration, a Vietnam era fighter jet finds a home.

CANTON (KYTX) - After years of planning and restoration, a Vietnam era fighter jet has finally arrived at it's new home - the intersection of highway 243 and highway 19 in Canton.

People of Van Zandt county say the jet means the world to the community, especially to it's veterans.

Carter Clark designed the Van Zandt County Veteran's Memorial, which now includes a fully restored FD Phantom fighter jet.

He says, -Almost tears, from it being finished. It's taken so long! I was not able to serve in the military service and I decided this is something I could give back to our veterans.-

He says it's the veteran's who seemed the most proud to have the plane on their home soil.

-You talk to certain ones,- Carter says, -and tears come in their eyes.-

Veteran Ronald -Red- Montgomery helped plan the jet's homecoming. Now that it's finally home he says, -It's unbelievable. So many things have happened, it's just unbelievable.-

Clark and many other dedicated community members worked together to restore the jet.

Field McConnell flew the fighter jet for 13 years. He says restoring and getting the plane to Van Zandt was the work of many dedicated community members.

He says, -There's a whole lot of people all around us that not only support this Veteran's Memorial, but also the United States of America and it's just a real pleasure, it's my privilege to be here today.-

He describes the special plane that will always be a part of him.

-This airplane was at the North Dakota International Guard in Fargo, North Dakota from 1977 to 1990 which was in our unit.-

The plane was built in 1964, delivered to the Air Force in 1966, and flew actively from 1966 to 1991.

McConnell says, -This particular airplane always got me home and I'm glad to participate in this aircraft finally finding its final home.-

It's homecoming had the people of Van Zandt County in tears of pride and joy.

Resident Debbie Phillips says, -It's emotional but it is an honor and privilege to be part of this and to see this.-

Phillips' daughter marched in the parade in front of the jet, along with 400 band members from high schools across the county.

Phillips says, -To be part of our VZ county history and to honor our veterans.-

Colton Bagheri served as the color guard, leading the parade with a flag. He says there's only one way to describe the day - -It's perfect.-

McConnell competed with this jet in the William Tell competition in Florida back in 1982, and won two of the 5 awards.

A big thank you to KYTX Channel 19, Tyler, Texas http://www.cbs19.tv-story-16522151-v




And the patriotic residences of Van Zandt County. The Jet is now welded to it's pedestal and will be treasured forever. Thank you.

Submitted by:  A Secret Agent

We Honor This Marines Wish And All Our Armed Services For The Freedoms We Take For Granted

Our Marines want this all over the net 

 

THE UNITED STATES NAVY SALUTES OUR U.S. .. MARINE CORPS....  

THE MARINES WANT THIS TO ROLL ALL OVER THE U.S.  Canada and The World.Please don't delete this until you send it on, Let's send it around the world. 

FRIENDS ARE BORN, NOT MADE
 

This is a poem being sent from a Marine To his Dad. For those who take the time to read it, you'll see a letter from him to  his dad at the bottom. It makes you truly thankful  for not only the Marines, but ALL of our troops. 

 
 THE MARINE
 

We all came together, Both young and old To fight for our freedom, To stand and be bold. 

In the midst of all evil, We stand our ground, And we protect our country From all terror around..
 Peace and not war, Is what some people say. But I'll give my life, So you can live the American way.  

I give you the right To talk of your peace. To stand in your groups, And protest in our streets. 
 

But still I fight on, I don't bitch, I don't whine. I'm just one of the people Who is doing your time.
 I'm harder than nails, Stronger than any machine. I'm the immortal soldier, I'm a U..S. MARINE!

 

So stand in my shoes, And leave from your home. Fight for the people who hate you, With the protests they've shown. Fight for the stranger, Fight for the young. So they all may have, The greatest freedom you've won.

Fight for the sick, Fight for the poor. Fight for the cripple, Who lives next door. 
 

But when your time comes, Do what I've done. For if you stand up for freedom, You'll stand when the fight's done  

By: Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert , US Marine Corps USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF  

July 23 

Hey Dad, 

Do me a favor and label this 'The Marine' and send it to everybody on your email list. Even leave this letter in it. I want this rolling all over the US and Canada and The World. I want every home reading it. Every eye seeing it. And every heart to feel it. So can you please send this for me? I would but my email time isn't that long and I don't have much time anyway. 
You know what Dad? I wondered what it would be like to truly understand what JFK said in his inaugural speech. 'When the time comes to lay down my life for my country, I do not cower from this responsibility. I welcome it.' Well, now I know. And I do.. Dad, I welcome the opportunity to do what I do. Even though I have left behind a beautiful wife, and I will miss the birth of our first born child, I would do it 70 times over to fight for the place that God has made for my home. I love you all and I miss you very much.  I wish I could be there when Sandi has our baby, but tell her that I love her, and Lord willing, I will be coming home soon. Give Mom a great big hug from me and give one to yourself too. 
Aaron 

Please let this marine (and all our military) know we care by passing his poem onto your friends even if you don't usually take time to forward mail...do it this time! Thanks, Let's help Aaron's dad spread the word .......FREEDOM isn't FREE Someone pays for you and me.
 

 

 

 

 

God bless you!   

 

 

 

IN GOD WE TRUST & ONE NATION UNDER GOD

 

GOD BLESS 

 

 

 

We Remember Pearl Harbor

"Let's Remember ~ Pearl Harbor~

Pearl Harbor, "2011" - A Tribute "2011" 70 Years later. by Tom Hough Spar wlb-403/1966

Thank You To All On This Veterans Day 2011

Happy Veterans Day 2011. Picture of Me Without you. Lorrie Morgan - George Jones.

Happy Veterans Day. 2011.The Other Side Of Life. Vern Gosdin.

 

We realize the following deals with Memorial Weekend, but just read the facts and let's thank them all.

 

NCHS Veterans Symposium - No Ordinary Weekend Memorial Day 2011

 NCHS pays tribute to veterans on Memorial Day 2011. Music written by Robby Mallozzi produced by Dean Miller, film by Kyle Conner with Harrison Harkey. An NCHS Music Tech and TV Broadcasting Production with Tony Pavia NCHS Principal







Veterans Day 2011

Hero performed by Michael Israel in New York

Visit michaelisrael.com - Don't miss the end...wonderful surprises all the way through. HERO is an amazing accomplishment, a performance you watch with your heart. This work has helped raise interest and awareness for many charities and worthy causes. This performance was produced by Wolfgang Films.

HERO explores commitment to an ideal. It asks the question: What endeavor would you undertake knowing full well that the odds are you will fail? What would you give your all to knowing it's likely you will be severely injured or even die trying? What is the greatest possible reward and in that thought, what is the most valuable and priceless thing on earth?

Paul and Chrissie are a young couple, in their twenties, and have started a new family.

Story as told by Chrissie

I'll never forget that day. My husband Paul didn't even eat breakfast, he was excited and wanted to get to the fire station early. It was his first week on the job. And there at the door, he stood he stood waiting for a hug from Jessie our adorable 3 year old. When Paul told that her he loved her, Jessie's face lit up with a big smile and in her tiny voice she said "Daddy, will you play with me when you get home?"

Paul smiled and said "Of course."


Read the rest of the story or listen to it at http://www.michaelisrael.com/herostory.html

Flight 93 Memorial song

Song by Kevin Quinn about Flight 93 on 9-11-2001. Speaks for itself dedicated to Deora Bodley, Joe Driscoll and their 38 friends who are together in paradise

 

9-11, 10 year anniversary tribute song, A Decade Ago

Tribute song for the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 off the album Nine-Eleven, A Decade Of Tribute. Music and lyrics by DannyB Songs.com DannyB donates proceeds from the sale of this album to appropriate not for profit organizations that assist those who help us so much; veterans, firefighters, police, first responders, EMS and more. Visit DannyB Songs on facebook or his website: www.dannybsongs.com for more information. Music available on CD or download through iTunes, Amazon MP3, CD Baby and more. Video generously created by justsayno2hate. Thanks much Eric. Thanks for watching and listening.

Stonepictures presents 911 tribute video 10 year.

This is a tribute to all 2,998 people who died that day, as well as those who responded to the scene to help (who are still suffering from health complications to this day).

Music: City of the Fallen - Gates of Pearl (Ryan Amon)

21st Century Star-Spangled Banner (9/11)

On Sunday, September 11th, 2011‏

On Sunday, September 11th, 2011, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this tenth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds

 Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.
Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America !

 

 

 

Submitted by: Rufus

 

 

Government Corruption Mark Pittman Remember A Heroic Individual That Gets No Medal

Now we know the details - three years later‏

The Federal Reserve didn't want you to know
and spent millions in court trying to prevent
you from knowing. 
 
Thanks to Bloomberg Financial news, we
now know that the "best and brightest"
on Wall Street for $1.2 TRILLION in welfare
handouts in 2008. 
 
One man, now deceased, is the guy who
made it happen: Mark Pittman. 
 
In a profession filled with liars, hypocrites,
posers, and cowards, Pittman was a true
hero. 
 
And I bet you've never heard his name.
Now you have. 

Mark Pittman (1957-2009)

Dead at 52 after successfully suing the Federal Reserve

 Bloomberg News reporter Mark Pittman predicted the subprime mortgage crisis, timed the stock market decline of 2008-09 and took on the Federal Reserve. He died Nov. 25, 2009, at the age of 52.

In Memory of Carl Huston

Carl and Madeline were not only neighbors on Woodland Avenue but were friends as well.

We lived "across the street". Our kids played together.

At Christmas time Carl, after he would get home from work,  would be out putting up Christmas lights.

Madeline loved Christmas lights.

My mother passed away on January 10, 1990. Without being asked and without my

knowledge, he spoke with George Janosco who owned Crossman's

Funeral Home, and went with his equipment to the cemetery and dug her grave.

At no charge. That is the kind of friend and neighbor Carl Huston was.

The Town of Lisbon has lost a great citizen and friend.

May his memory live on.

Dot Fitzgerald

Indeed Bill!  I haven't been around this area for very long and I did get to meet a deal with Carl.  He was and is tops in my book! 

Lou Turmelle

From Russia With Love, A Teardrop

A video about the amazing memorial to the victims of 9-11, erected in Bayonne, New Jersey, by the people and government of Russia. This monumental memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2006, on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01. If this is the first time that you're hearing about this memorial...join the club. While our own government has been mired in political controversy for the past seven years, and has done little to honor the thousands who died on 9-11-01, the Russians have done, what we're apparently too partisan to do...honor our dead in a dramatic and meaningful way.

May God Bless Us All This Memorial Day 2011

May We Never Forget all Those Who Served this Great Country!!! God Bless Our Military... Past, Present, and Future.






Fields of Honor
Visiting America's Overseas Military Cemeteries and Memorials and discovering the American Battle Monuments Commission.

We the People , , , , , shall never forget . . . . .

Memorial honors 11 Maine servicemen killed in action

By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff

AUGUSTA, Maine — Eleven dog tags bearing the names of servicemen with ties to Maine who died in Iraq or Afghanistan were added to a State House memorial Wednesday afternoon during a solemn, emotional military ceremony.
Addressing family members of the slain men, Maj. Gen. John Libby said combat soldiers share a unique bond in which they eagerly will give their lives to protect others within their “band of brothers.”

The draping ceremony was repeated 11 times as new tags were added to the 39 others already on the memorial honoring Maine service members who have died since September 2001.
The 11 military personnel honored Wednesday were:
• Capt. Christopher S. Cash of Old Orchard Beach, killed in Iraq on June 24, 2004.
• Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard of New Portland, killed in Afghanistan on Aug. 14, 2009.
• Pfc. Jordan M. Brochu of Oakland, killed in Afghanistan on Aug. 31, 2009.
• Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk of South Portland, killed in Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009.
• Spc. Wade A. Slack of Waterville, killed in Afghanistan on May 6, 2010.
• Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Silk of Orono, killed in Afghanistan on June 21, 2010.
• Staff Sgt. Eric B. Shaw of Exeter, killed in Afghanistan on June 27, 2010.
• Pfc. Clinton E. Springer of Sanford, killed in Afghanistan on Sept. 24, 2010.
• First Lt. James R. Zimmerman of Smyrna Mills, killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 2, 2010.
• Cpl. Andrew L. Hutchins of New Portland, killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 8, 2010.
• Pvt. Buddy W. McLain of Mexico, killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 29, 2010.

http://new.bangordailynews.com/2011/05/25/politics/memorial-honors-11-mainers-killed-in-action/

Why We Remember...

The video showed in PCTI's Pearl Harbor ceremony. Made as a tribute to the Veterans that came.

(in this clip it states 65 years ago, it was published in 2006)

Wreaths Across America Convoy

As it passes by Yarmouth, Maine enroute to Arlington Cemetery.  Photos compliments of Michael Leonard.


I was happy to be a part of the roadside celebration supporting the wreath convoy as it passed through my hometown of Yarmouth, Maine. About a dozen people had shown up around 4;30 PM on Sunday December 5, 2010 and were told that the convoy was just passing through Wiscassett and to come back about an hour later. I came back about 45 minutes later and was right on time to catch the convoy in it's entirety.

Jeff Weinstein - seen in one of the images - was instrumental in organizing the assembly of folks who came out to cheer on the convoy.

The convoy was escorted by a couple of police cruisers with sirens sounding and blue lights flashing and was followed by various other vehicles with lights flashing, horns honking, a stretch limo was in the mix with people waving out the windows at the crowd that had gathered along the road. A light snow began to fall as the vehicles passed.

Within 2 minutes the whole event was over - but it was a moment in time that I will not soon forget. I was glad to have been a participant and to have recorded the moment as I did - there were no other cameras present.
 

Thanks again for the opportunity to share my images.
Mike Leonard

Remember    Honor    Teach 

http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

For some beautiful photos of this event click here.