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Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Just after 2 PM today, I was sitting under a tent, listening to moving tributes from and about heroes of past and present wars. The ceremony was at the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall. There was some confusion on the platform and the program was interrupted. An older, retired military man in uniform, walked up to the microphone and announced that because of a shooting at Ft. Hood, some of our own had just been killed on our own soil. He had no further details but he did have tears on his cheeks.
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ALL 3 OF MY SONS VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE THIS COUNTRY. I AM VERY PROUD OF THEM.
RAY SERVED IN DESERT STORM
DON'T HAVE A SINGLE PICTURE OF RON IN HIS UNIFORM!
SHANE ON THE LEFT IN BAGHDAD
TODAY THIS TRIBUTE IS IN MINEOLA AND FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS:
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is an unforgettable exhibit that pays tribute to the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Vietnam War is of major importance to the Tribute and the 4/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is its visual centerpiece, standing 8 feet high at the apex and spanning 370 feet!
The purpose of the "Traveling Tribute" is not to glorify wars fought, but to pay homage to those who served their country. To those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their life, the Tribute insures their memory shall never fade. To the former POW's of all wars, who endured unimaginable hardship and pain in the name of democracy, the Tribute honors their service to our country. To our Prisoners Of War & Missing In Action, who were left behind, the Tribute is dedicated to their memory. To all veterans who made it back, the Tribute simply says... Welcome Home.
The mission of the "Traveling Tribute" is to traverse America, being displayed in as many communities as annual scheduling permits. One of the Tribute's primary functions is to allow people visiting the site to share a common bond of experience. As memory begins to fade on the sacrifices made by those who gave when America asked, a vital component of the Tribute is its educational value for our youth.
A main goal of the Tribute's constant visibility is that it shall serve as a continual reminder of America's veterans' dedication to freedom and that those who served shall not be forgotten.
Saturday, 31 October 2009
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VIEW HALLOWEEN IN MINEOLA IF YOU DARE.....click on picture to enlarge,
To my kids: It's true, I have lost it! Deal with it. Yes, I did walk down Main Street with this pinned to my back:
Did my "do" before I put on my hat.
Worked in APET thrift shop with friend, Betty & little Hanna, the greeter dog:
Love that BIG jewelry.
I think the two above blushed when I said they were gross to the max.
Here is Shane's childhood Karate instructor. He said to say "hey" Shane.
No, I do not know what the guy in jail garb is doing.
However, it may have been illegal. Not really, this part was staged but the previous photo of him was not.
Chihuahua may have been cussing in Spanish.
Mineola Memorial Library ladies. I belong to their support group "Friends" so I got a lollipop.
Beckham Hotel entrance. The rooms are said to be haunted. The guy eating candy in the rocker told me he didn't think that was true and he had been there a long, long, time.
These grim reapers certainly were.
Caught this family shopping. They told me I should see them when they dress up for Halloween.
Friday, 30 October 2009
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A CHALLENGE FOR YOUCOUNT YOUR MANY BLESSINGS SEE WHAT GOD HAS DONE.........
Interesting details in yard fungi:
I adore the artist in Him:
His creatures give us comfort & I know we are to care for them:Before tail repair & regular feeding,
The huntress, Saralee, now;
Even red wasps have a reason to live in the bricks of the house,
At the front door, He blesses with life giving rain,
He has a purpose for every leaf that falls;
THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY BLESSINGS MY CAMERA & I FOUND. WHAT CAN YOU FIND?
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
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The kids & I had fun with Halloween through the years. (L-R, top to bottom) Shane as Zorro, Mineola, TX; Ron or maybe Ray as Conehead & me at Santee School, CA.; Ray & I at Great Grandma Vanlue's, El Cajon, CA; Michele, Ron & Ray at Palm Desert, CA shopping center; Ron & Ray at Grandma Jenny's near Lake Jennings, CA. There are more pics of Halloween's through the years but they're stored at Ray's house in Oregon. Someday I will make albums........
They grew up too fast!!
txmom
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- Name: PAT
- Birthday: 5/17/1948
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Welcome to visitors. I often use my xanga site as a journal. I enjoy reading about other peoples' experiences in life. I am a Christian who is evolving/learning everyday. I am, whoa, 61!! 4 grown-up and great human beings are my kids.
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