http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/heroes/ en-us Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:13:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2286373/posts The crew of our aircraft awoke late afternoon on July 4, 2009 to find the camp decorated in red, white and blue ribbons, balloons, and posters in preparation for scheduled 4th of July events. I began my day a couple of hours earlier. I dressed in a digital camouflaged kilt and went about the camp to honor those working. I played God Bless America in front of Operations. My aircraft commander went with me to maintenance to thank them for the hard work they do in keeping our planes in the air. It was the Wild Blue Yonder (Air Force... Personal Friend http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2286373/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:13:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2286097/posts Psalm 119:47-51 How I Love Your Laws! How I Enjoy Your Commands! "Come, Come to me," I Call to them, For I Love them and will Let them Fill my Life. Never Forget Your Promises to me Your Servant, For they are my Only Hope. They Give me Strength in All my Troubles; How they Refresh and Revive me! Proud men Hold me in Contempt for Obedience to God, But I Stand Unmoved. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2286097/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 20:55:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2282273/posts DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2282273/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:01:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2281774/posts Psalm 69:30 I will Praise God with my Singing; My Thanks will be His Praise. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2281774/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:13:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281372/posts This page is devoted to the pre-eminent heroes of the War on Terror. The men who have been awarded their nations very highest decorations for bravery in service in this war. This page will be updated to include all people who receive those decorations. The decorations are: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281372/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:15:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2281178/posts Isaiah 56:1 Be Just and Fair to All, the Lord God Says. Do what's Right and Good, For I Am Coming Soon to Rescue you. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2281178/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:59:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2277386/posts DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2277386/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:07:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2272845/posts DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN EACH... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2272845/posts#comment Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:18:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271790/posts Queen Beatrix awarded a Dutch commando the country's highest military medal on Friday for his heroics leading an elite military unit in Afghanistan. Beatrix pinned the Willems Order cross and orange ribbon on Capt. Marco Kroon before slapping him on the left shoulder with her right hand to knight him at a ceremony in The Hague. It was the first time in more than 50 years that the medal has been awarded to an individual soldier. It also can be awarded to entire military units. Beatrix said Kroon showed "courage, discretion and dedication" in leading a commando unit in the... The Hinud News Update Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271790/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:23:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2267845/posts DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN EACH... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2267845/posts#comment Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:15:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2266665/posts 1Timothy 1:17 Glory and Honor to God Forever and Ever. He is the King of the Ages, The Unseen One Who Never Dies; He Alone is God, And Full of Wisdom, amen. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2266665/posts#comment Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:09:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266298/posts Every D-Day, I like to re-read the S.L.A. Marshall article “First Wave at Omaha Beach” to remind me of the great sacrifices made by real American heroes on this day. I was glad to see someone post the link to the article earlier (http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/196011/omaha). However, every year, I attempt the same unsuccessful search for more information on the “forty-seven immortals” referenced in the article http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2266298/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 19:22:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264364/posts A successful American intelligence operation uncovered their plans and the U.S. Pacific Fleet surprised the Japanese forces in early June of 1942, sinking four Japanese carriers while losing only one of their own. Japan's defeat at Midway turned turn the tide of the war in the Pacific and put America squarely on the offensive. But the victory came at a high price, particularly for the men of Torpedo Squadron 8. Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264364/posts#comment Thu, 4 Jun 2009 03:55:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2263153/posts There are men who say, "My wife is a saint for putting up with me." But an Ohio man, Jerome Coniker, may prove it. The Vatican has given approval to pursue sainthood for his late wife, Gwen, who was 62 when she died in June 2002. "When the church looks for sanctity, they don't seek phenomenal signs or revelations or apparitions. They just look for the virtuous life. She sure qualifies for that," said Mr. Coniker, co-founder with her of the Apostolate for Family Consecration in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Together they raised 12 children, and have 65 grandchildren. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07252/815934-85.stm#ixzz0HIqjCOIT&B Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2263153/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:40:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2262749/posts DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN EACH... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2262749/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:06:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2262172/posts I've commented before on celebratory history and how elites in academia like to focus on the "sins of the fathers" in their perspective. This approach, contrary to their claims, is agenda driven and is part of the broader culture war against American exceptionalism and the re-writing of American history. I recently came across an anecdotal comment that, in a small but profound way, points this out. . . Old Virginia Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2262172/posts#comment Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:13:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2261721/posts Join us tonight at 8 PM Eastern for a NiteCap at Freedom Radio with Michael Tremoglie, Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, and Peter Connors. Mr. Tremoglie has written a series of tremendous essays about our military for the Philadelphia Bulletin and is the author of an amazing novel, 'A Sense of Duty.' Dr. Jasser and Mr. Connors will discuss their very important movie, "The Third Jihad." Jasser is the president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy as also has served as the Muslim representative on the Board of the Arizona Interfaith Movement since December 2001. Connors is the Executive Director... NiteCap At Freedom Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2261721/posts#comment Sun, 31 May 2009 19:33:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260993/posts A US sea captain whose dramatic rescue from pirates made headlines across the globe earlier this year is to be the subject of a new Hollywood film. Richard Phillips, a 53-year-old father of two who secured the safety of his cargo ship, the Maersk Alabama, by offering himself as a hostage to Somali pirates, has sold his story to Columbia Pictures. Phillips was held for five days off the coast of Somalia last month before US navy snipers shot dead three of the four men who had imprisoned him on a lifeboat, an action authorised by president Obama. The fourth... guardian.co.uk, http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2260993/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 02:21:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2260958/posts Pit bulls have a pretty crummy reputation these days. Between the myth of a pit bull’s “locking jaw” and the constant news stories depicting the dogs as ruthless-attackers of innocent children, it’s no wonder that many people have grown afraid of the breed. The fact is these dogs are no more evil than any other breed. Indeed, pit bulls usually score very high on dog temperament testing, they have a passing rate of 84% compared to the average dog score of 77%, and their sweet disposition around children has earned them the nickname of “nanny dog Neatorama.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2260958/posts#comment Sat, 30 May 2009 01:04:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2258301/posts Written by . Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., offers condolences to family WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., today conveyed his condolences to the family of the late Navajo Code Talker and Navajo Tribal Councilman John Brown, Jr., of Crystal, N.M., who died this morning at home. He was 88. “Today, with sadness, we heard of the passing of Mr. John Brown, Jr., one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers and one of the Navajo Nation’s great warriors,” President Shirley said. “For so long, these brave men were the true unsung heroes of World... Nativetimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2258301/posts#comment Tue, 26 May 2009 14:04:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2258198/posts DEAR LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS DAY, THIS HOUR AND THIS SECOND. LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR THIS TIME YOUR SAINTS CAN GATHER BEFORE YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. LORD, WE PRAY FOR ALL OF YOUR SAINTS NO MATTER WHERE THEY MAY BE OR WHATEVER THEIR NEED. LORD, WE PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS AND PATRIOTS WHO FAITHFULLY PLACE THERE PRAYERS FOR OUR HEROES AT THE FOOT OF THE THRONE,AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT WHO HOLD YOUR TRUTHS CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. LORD, WE PRAY FOR YOUR CONTINUED HAND OF GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN EACH... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2258198/posts#comment Tue, 26 May 2009 10:03:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2257845/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2257845/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 16:01:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257822/posts Heather Golczynski and her 8-year-old son Christian hold tightly to the memory of Marine Staff Sgt. Marc Golczynski. Choking back tears, Christian Golczynski accepted the flag from his father's casket. Photographer Aaron Thompson described this moment as "the most emotionally moving event I may have ever witnessed and may ever witness in my life." *snip* Just days before he left for his second tour, Marc sent a letter to his family that would be his epitaph. "Due to our deep desire to finish the job we started, we fight and sometimes die so that our families don't have to.... ABCNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257822/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 15:18:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2257633/posts On this day in which Americans honor their war dead, perhaps a smidgen of our time should be spent reflecting on the unheralded and fearless wartime antics of Sean Penn. Yes, that Sean Penn: Hollywood actor, director, tough guy and agent provocateur in America's time of peril - a man history, no doubt, will credit with an assist in bringing democracy to Iraq. The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2257633/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 04:49:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257551/posts A society as blessed as ours - its people safe even while at war, prosperous even amidst economic crisis - needs to be reminded that such blessings come at a cost. Memorial Day is a time to remember, but it is more than that. Good men and women go off to war on our behalf, and some do not return. The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257551/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 01:02:14 GMT