RichC | August 1, 2023
There are plenty of books on my Kindle, in my “ebook pile” and “printed paper” book pile to read, but most of them are not particularly enjoyable “to me” to read. They either arouse political anger and frustration in the direction our country is being lead … or personal improvement books that “I interpret” as […]
Category: Aviation, Books, History, Millitary |
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Tags: aviation, corsair, gregory boyington, hero, marine corps, pacific, pappy, world war 2
RichC | August 25, 2018
“Fairwell fellow Americans. God bless you, and God bless America.” — John S McCain As an American citizen, and supporter of Sen John McCain for many years, it is sad to see his last fight was with cancer. The nation owes him great honor his years of service to our country. From his heroic suffering […]
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Tags: american, hero, john mccain, obit, Obituary, pow, senator
RichC | May 13, 2016
Sharing a post as it was written back in August of 2008 then edited with shaming political commentary many times after. It is still as poignant as ever. For me it is worth sharing again not only to remember Captain Ed Freeman, but as a reminder to Americans of those who served our country heroically […]
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Tags: ed freeman, hero, patriot, remember, vietnam, war
RichC | January 10, 2011
My son’s hero, as well as one of America’s WWII heroes, Major Richard ‘Dick’ Winters died this past week after battling Parkinson’s Disease for the past few years. He was 92 and is well respected for his bravery and leadership during World War II. Most of us learned of his service in the book and […]
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Tags: band of brothers, dick, hero, History, war, winters, world