Here it is, a day after the birth of our country. Turn the TV on and what do you see? Stories about the different festivities that happened throughout the country? A story about a vet, telling his/her story about how much the 4th of July means to them? A story from the good ole heartland, where a family "really" feels grateful to be Americans and how they ALWAYS celebrate the holiday with their flag flying, etc? If........IF you're lucky, you did see a few stories like I mentioned. That's provided, and this is the key word..............LUCKY.Why did I say that you had to be lucky? Because where I live, we are bombarded on all our media outlets, TV and radio, with constant stories about Michael Jackson passing away and the when and where's his memorial is going to happen. Instead of hearing about a veteran that was injured in a conflict and is minus a limb or eyesight, and how he......HE deserves recognition for his sacrifice, we HAVE to tolerate a story about a lottery type thing for fans to attend a memorial service for a music icon. The story about a family in the heartland? Naw, we get to hear how grateful we were to have such a music legend and how sad we should be that he passed.I'm sorry folks, I refuse to jump on that crazy train. He may have been a very talented musician and great dancer BUT, and I put the emphasis on BUT. He did not serve in any branch of this country's military nor did he ever go on any USO tour in support of our troups. Instead, he made music and went on tours, making millions of dollars, which he wasted on many foolish things and many times...........down right stupid things. And because of the accusations of child molestation, lost practically everything. He was a musical icon but he still was just another human being. And in the shadow of his passing, we heard about numerous other celebrities that also passed.My heart goes out to the families for their losses, don't get me wrong. But the way the American media works and obviously thinks, they actually overshadowed our nations birthday with trivial bull, that NOT all Americans care to be forced into seeing constantly on the news.It's a shame and truly bothers me, that this great country of ours doesn't have the heart or time to express their gratitude to the American Vet, dead or living, like they're doing celebraties. Just my thoughts, mind you.DutchP.S. To all my brothers and sisters, I hope that you all had a great 4th. I for one, did remember and am extremely grateful for everyone's sacrifice for this country. And a very smart salute to you from me for this, and my heartfelt "Thanks".
10/4 will do, appreaciate it Tim, you are a good friend. I know what you mean about the Museum, every time we would go down to Pensacola, of course we had the boys with us, we would go to the big Naval Air Museum at Sherman Field, Mainside. Home of the Blue Angels, we would go watch them practice, and go through the Museum. I spent 4yrs. stationed there so it just pumps me up just to drive through the gate don't tell anyone but ( I just love the sound of the jets and the smell of JP-5 in the morning). HA HA
Hope everyone of you had a Great 4th of July. My wife and I took our Kids to the Hornet Museum once again and once again, had a great time!
As for the MJ topic, he did tour with the USO when he was a child with Bob Hope. As for the adult years, he was known to support the troops and has been known to visit our troops overseas. On the bad end, he was a drug addict and once again, America witnessed another icon killed by drugs. I do feel for his young children and can only hope they turn out for the better.
Blue, send this message to your Zoomie nephew: Give 'em hell Matt.
Thankyou Dutch, for your thoughts and prayers for Matt. I will pass them on to him, I know he and his Brothers & Sisters in harms way will appreaciate them. Things are getting hot around them in Jalalabad, God's speed and bring them home safe.
And I as well "D". My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt. By all means young man, watch that 6. I'll say a few to the big guy upstairs, and get him to watch Matt's back. You and I did our part, and I'm confident that we passed the torch to good men and women, to carry on the good fight for our country. Godspeed Brother Matt!
Good post, Dutch! My sentiments exactly, I'm so tired of hearing about MJ's BS I"M ready to scream. You would think that on the 4th of July they would at least honor those who served and are now serving our country, so that numb-skulls like MJ would be free to do the stupid things he did. Hell Farrah looked a heck of alot better than he did, even when she was sick. I think I only saw one hour special on her. Hope that "WE THE PEOPLE" wake up in this country before we get another big slap in the face like 911.
Hope all of my Brothers and Sisters had a wonderful & safe 4th of July. I too render a snappy salute to all of you who have served and who are now serving for our freedom. A special salute to my Nephew Matt Paxton, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. He's in the AF, doing his third tour, twice in Iraq. Be safe my lil' Brother, watch your six, just three more months...
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As for the MJ topic, he did tour with the USO when he was a child with Bob Hope. As for the adult years, he was known to support the troops and has been known to visit our troops overseas. On the bad end, he was a drug addict and once again, America witnessed another icon killed by drugs. I do feel for his young children and can only hope they turn out for the better.
Blue, send this message to your Zoomie nephew: Give 'em hell Matt.
Hope all of my Brothers and Sisters had a wonderful & safe 4th of July. I too render a snappy salute to all of you who have served and who are now serving for our freedom. A special salute to my Nephew Matt Paxton, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. He's in the AF, doing his third tour, twice in Iraq. Be safe my lil' Brother, watch your six, just three more months...