http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/americanhero/ en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:22:15 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2392355/posts You Tube:Funeral Service:The Late, Great Ronald W Reagan RIP Battle Hymn of the Republic Chorus You Tube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2392355/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:22:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2336605/posts Link Only (so your PC won't smell bad) DumpsterUnderground http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2336605/posts#comment Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:24:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2315897/posts JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The remains of Navy pilot Michael Scott Speicher returned to his Florida home on Thursday, 18 years after his FA-18 Hornet was shot down on the first night of the 1991 Gulf War. Speicher's remains arrived at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station around 3 p.m. About ten minutes later his coffin was rolled off the plane draped with the U.S. flag. It was to remain at the All Saints Chapel on the base overnight. Fox http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2315897/posts#comment Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:11:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2296399/posts A Savage Nation Celebration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5fqDIF9RcY VICTORY! Michael Savage Unbanned From The UK! A Savage Nation Tribute to Dear Old England And Our Solidarity With Her.. This is A Victory Not Only For Michael Savage, But For All Freedom Loving People.. Michael Savage told WND he was "stunned" by the quick decision by incoming United Kingdom Home Secretary Alan Johnson to scrap his predecessor's list of people banned from Britain a list that included Savage along with Islamic hate preachers and terrorists. Savage had sued outgoing Home Secretary Jacqui Smith for libel for listing him, along with 15 others, as "least... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2296399/posts#comment Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:29:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2294283/posts www.michaelsavage.wnd.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2294283/posts#comment Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:53:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2242698/posts This is footage of a white dove perched on a branch and children singing the song, Kum Ba Yah, Come By Here. Youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2242698/posts#comment Sat, 2 May 2009 14:03:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2209075/posts “On 29 September (2006), Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position in eastern Ramadi, Iraq, with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers. They were providing overwatch security while joint and combined forces were conducting missions in the area. Ramadi had been a violent and intense area for a very strong and aggressive insurgency for some time. All morning long the overwatch position received harassment fire that had become a typical part of the day for the security team. Around midday, the exterior of the building was struck by a single rocket propelled grenade (RPG), but no injuries... The Daily Change http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2209075/posts#comment Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:11:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2155923/posts BETHESDA, Md. – Quentin C. Aanenson, a fighter pilot whose wartime experiences helped millions of television viewers understand World War II, has died. A subject of Ken Burns' documentary "The War" and the producer of his own film a decade earlier, Aanenson died Sunday of cancer at his home in Bethesda, his son, Jerry said. He was 87. "He lived a magnificent life," Jerry Aanenson said. "He said if he had a chance to be 15 again, he wouldn't take it." The native of Luverne, Minn., flew 75 combat missions in Europe as a captain in P-47 Thunderbolt fighters. His... Yahoo - AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2155923/posts#comment Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:17:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1919605/posts COLUMBUS, Ohio — Paul Tibbets, the pilot and commander of the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, died Thursday. He was 92. Minneapolis Star-Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1919605/posts#comment Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:57:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1918402/posts No longer will G.I. Joe be a U.S. Special Forces soldier, the "Real American Hero" who, in his glory days, single-handedly won World War II. Paramount has confirmed that in the movie, the name G.I. Joe will become an acronym for "Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity" — an international, coed task force charged with defeating bad guys. It will no longer stand for government issued, as in issued by the American government. Red State http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1918402/posts#comment Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:28:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906241/posts Freepers, Just learned that an acquaintance of mine was killed while serving with the US Army in Iraq. Here's the DoD release:The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.Sgt. Robert T. Ayres III, 23, of Los Angeles, died Sept. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany. Please pray for SGT Ayres' soul, and for the peace and healing of his family and friends. Thank you. DefenseLink (and others) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906241/posts#comment Thu, 4 Oct 2007 01:13:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1872331/posts Every American needs to see "Rescue Dawn," in theaters nationwide today. If it's the only movie you see this year, you've done yourself a service at the box office. It is the best movie of the year. The silver screen story of Dieter Dengler--a Navy pilot shot down over Laos and imprisoned in a Vietcong POW camp--is not only a great movie. It is patriotic and uplifting. It is the story of survival against all odds, and the story of a man who refused to denounce his adopted country, the United States of America. And it is the story of... Debbie Schlussel.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1872331/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:21:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1841468/posts Brian Morganstern, the Circuit City clerk whose tip led to the arrest of the “Ft Dix Six” appeared on CNN’s American Morning today. I’ve edited the interview for length. Roberts: You’re being hailed as a hero. How do you feel about that? Morganstern: I don’t feel like a hero, to be honest with you. I feel like I did the right thing. But the real heroes are our men and women overseas, and the people in our law enforcement who handled this situation. Hot Air http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1841468/posts#comment Tue, 29 May 2007 16:50:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1811010/posts Here is a list of the comercial sponsors of The View (Rosie O'Donnell's blabfest. Perhaps some correspondence as to the wisdom of sponsoring such an ious program is in order. odHumira - Arthritis drug, Pier 1 Imports, Vaseline Intensive Rescue Body Lotion, Pilsbury Toaster Strudel, T.J. Maxx, Stanley Steemer, Reach One Ultimate Clean Toothbrush, M&M's, Janome Sewing Machine, Zyrtec, Tide Laundry Detergent, Marshall's, Stainmaster Carpet, Cottonelle Toilet Tissue, Crest Whitening Rinse, Disney's Meet the Robinsons, Best Foods Mayonnaise, Woolite, Claritin -D, Sears, Honey Bunches of Oats, Loestrin 24, Excedrin, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, BAM Power Cleaner, Pepto Bismol,... Falling panda http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1811010/posts#comment Tue, 3 Apr 2007 04:26:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1784277/posts 2. (Asked of Republicans and independents who lean to the Republican Party) Please tell me which of those candidates you would be most likely to support for the Republican nomination for President in the year 2008, or if you would support someone else. BASED ON 425 REPUBLICANS AND REPUBLICAN LEANERS 2007 Feb 9-11 2007 Jan 12-14 2006 Dec 11-14 2006 Nov 9-12 Rudy Giuliani 40 31 28 28 John McCain 24 27 28 26 Newt Gingrich 9 10 8 7 Mitt Romney 5 7 4 5 Sam Brownback 3 1 2 1 Jim Gilmore 2 2 N/A N/A Tommy Thompson... National Journal's Hotline (subscription only) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1784277/posts#comment Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:31:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1784342/posts February 13, 2007 Giuliani Expects Key Mass. GOP Endorsements Massachusetts Republicans may spoil Mitt Romney’s party this week. Ex-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani is set to score a coup with endorsements from 2 and perhaps a third of the 5 Bay State Republican state senators. Credit for the Giuliani coup goes to former governor Paul Cellucci, who’s been working to snag members of the tiny Republican caucus. Sources said that Senate minority leader Richard Tesei to endorse Giuliani. Tesei, a Wakefield Republican, is in his first term as leader. Insiders think the only way to increase their numbers (or avoid obliteration)... National Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1784342/posts#comment Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:41:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1625178/posts This Day In History | Civil War May 2 1863 Jackson flanks Hooker at Chancellorsville Stonewall Jackson administers a devastating defeat to the Army of the Potomac. In one of the most stunning upsets of the war, a vastly outnumbered Army of Northern Virginia sent the Army of the Potomac, commanded by General Joseph Hooker, back to Washington in defeat. Hooker, who headed for Lee's army confident and numerically superior, had sent part of his force to encounter Lee's troops at Fredericksburg the day before, while the rest swung west to approach Lee from the rear. Meanwhile, Lee had left... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1625178/posts#comment Tue, 2 May 2006 12:18:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1629716/posts This Day In History | Civil War May 10 1863 Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson dies The South loses one of its boldest and most colorful generals on this day. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson died of pneumonia a week after losing his arm when his own troops accidentally fired on him during the Battle of Chancellorsville. In the first two years of the war, Jackson terrorized Union commanders and led his army corps on bold and daring marches. He was the perfect complement to Robert E. Lee. A native Virginian, Jackson grew up in poverty in Clarksburg, in the mountains of... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1629716/posts#comment Wed, 10 May 2006 11:40:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/825297/posts All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth. – Robert E. Lee The men and women who serve our nation in its armed forces are true American heroes. Gen. Robert E. Lee served this country valiantly and will always be a hero among the people. This article is dedicated to all the great people who have served and are presently serving to keep their country free. God bless them all!Many commemorations will be held throughout... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/825297/posts#comment Sun, 19 Jan 2003 05:06:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1323474/posts All the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our Forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth. --Robert E. Lee Why do Americans continue to remember their past? Perhaps it is because it was a time when truth was spoken. Men and women took their stand to give us the freedoms we now enjoy. God bless those in military service, who do their duty around the world for freedom. The Hall of Fame for great Americans opened in 1900 in New York City. One thousand... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1323474/posts#comment Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:57:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1530912/posts Tonight the History Channel Shootout does D-day stories. The first segment is on Bracourt Manner and Winters attack. It is well done. Other segments are the church and other D-day battles. History Channel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1530912/posts#comment Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:24:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/1062013/posts Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. Welcome to "Warrior Wednesday" Where the Freeper Foxhole introduces a different... www.brecourtassault.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/1062013/posts#comment Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:00:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1591376/posts I just read about this petition to get Major Winters a Medal of Honor, for his action on 6 June 1944 at Brecourt Manor, to disable a battery of German 105mm guns, that were shelling Utah beach. The award was passed by Congress in 2002(HR2790) To award the MOH. It has been stalled by an under secretary of Defence, and has not been sent to Rumsfeld's desk. Major Winters is 87 years old and in ill health with Parkinson's Disease, and a weak heart. Support our Veterans http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1591376/posts#comment Tue, 7 Mar 2006 03:08:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1144090/posts Statement by Maj. Dick Winters Former Commander of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division(title edited for length) WASHINGTON, DC - Maj. Dick Winters (U.S. Army Ret.) issued the following statement regarding the President's support of men and women serving in the armed forces: "The President's actions on behalf of our servicemen and women show his deep respect for all who wear the uniforms of our armed forces. President Bush has overseen a 21 percent increase in military pay since taking office and has ensured that our troops in the field have what they need to win the... George W. Bush http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1144090/posts#comment Fri, 28 May 2004 21:30:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1418021/posts WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Winters received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism on D-Day, along with accolades in the book, "Band of Brothers." Now, 61 years later, Rep. Curt Weldon, R-Pa., is pushing for the retired Army major from Hershey, Pa., to receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest medal for valor in combat. Weldon announced Monday during a D-Day observation service in Folsom, Pa., he plans to file legislation that would upgrade Winters' Distinguished Service Cross — the second highest honor — to the Medal of Honor. This is the second attempt to obtain the medal for... PennLive.com/AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1418021/posts#comment Tue, 7 Jun 2005 12:23:37 GMT