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There is a special kind of loneliness that only a soldier in the field understands on holidays like Christmas. It is not so much a sad kind of thing as it is a gift kind of thing. It is a feeling you cannot understand unless you have stood that watch.

It is a gift of love for those at home whose safety is purchased by sacrifice. It is a gratitude that this duty station is far from home; as are the battles being waged there.

Soldiers go where they are ordered to go and do what they are told to do when they get there. It’s what they do. It’s the nature of the beast.

Families will know the empty chair of a soldier around the tree or table this year that belongs to their child, spouse or parent. It’s what they do. It’s the nature of the beast.

As you read this, it is already Christmas Day under the boots of an American soldier somewhere around the globe. I wish them all Godspeed and a safe return home. This evening I’ll drink a toast to them as I remember my times walking the same post.

This group is Canadian by nationality but universal by nature. Soldiers are soldiers, no matter where they call home.

Free “Thank You” meal for all veterans and active duty personnel at the Golden Corral Restaurant nearest you:

15 November,2010
5 PM -9PM

The next time you think you are having a hard day at the office or are late for a palates class, remember what Marine Cpl. Todd A. Nicely did for you.

If you feel anything other than humbled to your knees, proud of the young America produced, saddened by the sacrifice he made on our behalf and maybe a little bit angry at those that made this whole necessary, you’re probably not much of an American.

On Veterans Day, honoring Marine who lost limbs in Afghanistan, but not spirit

Semper Fi, Mac!

And let’s not forget the amazing woman he calls his wife, Crystal. She has sacrificed for her country both as a Marine herself and as the spouse of an injured warrior.

I am reluctant to post this as it detracts from the honor and respect we offer to our nations veterans today. But it deserves at least a mention.

President Obama is not only absent from the US on this prestigious day, but is overseas pandering to countries who are just this side of being our enemy in many cases. America is not at war with Islam, the whole free world is (or at least should be).

I don’t understand what part of “We intend to kill all infidels in the name of Allah and Mohammad the Profit,” the American people are not getting. There is no such thing as “moderate Islam.” It’s an all or nothing proposition with those people.

So-called muslim moderates are one of two things: liars or infidels themselves. There is no middle ground. You either embrace Shiria Law or you are an infidel. Period. End of story.

There is no such thing as a “moderate muslim.” Islam is not a religion, it is a form of government – Shiria Law. There is absolutely no wiggle room allowed.

It is an absolute disgrace and humiliation for our “president,” and I use the term very loosely, to be on foreign soil on or about this day saying:

“Today, we sometimes hear that democracy stands in the way of economic progress”

“Democracy is messy.”

This aloofness of his really is disgusting.

Not that Obama doesn’t appreciate the sacrifices of veterans. He absolutely does, just ask the Indonesians.

In Jakarta for their Heroes Day this week, he honored their veterans “who have sacrificed on behalf of this great country.”

“This great country,” of course, being Indonesia.

I wouldn’t follow Barack Obama across the street, much less into a fire fight and wouldn’t blame any other soldier who felt the same way. He is a disgrace to all Americans who wear or have worn our uniform. Even more so than Bill Clinton and I didn’t think anyone could be worse than that draft-dodging coward.

This behavior has been going on since 2008 and will, in all likelihood, continue until 2012.

DON’T FORGET IT THEN!

Bam AWOL on Vets Day

In honor of a local hero on this Veterans Day. This man is from my hometown of Jackson, KY.

Willie Sandlin (January 1, 1890 – May 29, 1949) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I.

Biography

Sandlin was born in Jackson, Kentucky on January 1, 1890 and died May 29, 1949. He is buried in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky. His grave can be found in section E, grave 10A. The pool at the Leslie County Recreation Center (Hyden, Kentucky) is named in his honor.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company A, 132d Infantry, 33d Division. Place and date: At Bois-de-Forges, France, 26 September 1918. Entered service at: Hyden, Ky. Birth: Jackson, Ky. G.O. No.: 16, W.D., 1919.

Citation:

He showed conspicuous gallantry in action by advancing alone directly on a machinegun nest which was holding up the line with its fire. He killed the crew with a grenade and enabled the line to advance. Later in the day he attacked alone and put out of action 2 other machinegun nests, setting a splendid example of bravery and coolness to his men.