The Motivation To Go On
“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner flame.” - Albert Schweitzer
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National Medal of Honor Day – 2011
Friday, 25 MARCH 2011 came and went with little fanfare, it seems the country was focused on basketball, events around the world or didn’t really know that a day was set aside to raise the awareness of the true heroes, most of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice and never saw the medal they were awarded… Continue Reading…
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Honoring Our Veterans
The last living WWI from the United States passed away in February 2011. Since his passing marks the end of an era, efforts were made to allow him to lie in honor in the US Capitol Rotunda. Instead, the pleas of the people have gone unanswered and he will lie in honor in an obscure chapel, which most people don’t know even exists at Arlington National Cemetery’s Amphitheater. In my opinion, not really fitting for “the last one”
As the grandson of someone who closed his newly established business after he “legally” emigrated from Poland to serve as a machine gunner in France during WW I, I believe in my heart of hearts that we have forgotten the sacrifices of the millions who were involved in the War … and those that have followed.
The supposed current leaders of the United States have forgotten the lesson from the Father of Our Country who said:
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.”
- George Washington
Perhaps if those who are in power served in the military, they would understand the sacrifices made by those who serve and their families.
I personally consider each one of them irresponsible, uncaring and totally unpatriotic – I am proud to say that I’ve voted for none of them and given the opportunity, would not vote for them… ever.
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Determination
GHTime Code(s): ncThe only limits to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with a strong and active faith.
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
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The Last WW I Veteran
Another historic milestone was set in February when Mr. Frank Buckles, who served in WW I passed away at the age of 110. He was the last WW I veteran and also was
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Do your best today
You had better live your best and act your best and think your best today: for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow.
–Harriet Martineau
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An Historic Milestone Ahead
After months of cryptic messages on Facebook announcing trips to the National Archives, researching at the Library of Congress and more, I’m proud to announce the upcoming arrival of…
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Happy Birthday George
Just to remind you … today 22 FEBRUARY is his birthday… If it weren’t for him, this country would still be ruled by Great Britain…
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Weekend Sale on MUGS
I often don’t do a blog entry about my products. However there’s a special promotion on MUGS this weekend it begins at 50% off for a few hours and then 20% off the rest of the weekend…
I was asked to develop one of The Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. The photo is from the 2009 Old Guard Calendar which I published.
Heres the link to the MUGS
If you make it within the time window, enter in the promo code FFHSMUGS4YOU
If you miss the time window, MUGS are still 20% off all weekend
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Patton and bouncing
“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” – General George S. Patton Jr.
