Category Archives: Heroes

D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Thor

The Marine landings through out the Pacific in WWII are legendary. Being a Marine, I often put the landings in Europe in the backseat. They do not belong there. The beaches of Normandy, Salerno, Sicily, Calabria, Taranto all were pivotal … Continue reading →

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It Ought to be

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Thor

A national holiday.  At least it should get as much attention as Elvis’ birthday. On May 26, 1907 Marion Robert Morrison came into the world in Winterset, Iowa. When he left on June 11, 1979 he was John Wayne, an … Continue reading →

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It

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Thor

It amazes me that so many people just don’t get “it”.  In this context “it”, is very simply there are things happening in the world that you are not meant to know.  These things happen because someone makes a decision.  … Continue reading →

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Can you do this??

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Thor

This one has been making the rounds on the internet for a few days now, and I am late to the party.  It’s worth the full 8 minutes of your time to work through this one. Not an easy thing … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Thor

Over at Kyle Defoor’s place, he posted a quick piece that includes this video. Now, the important things here.  The intro and closing are done by Marcus Luttrell.  I have written about Marcus before.  This man’s story is incredible and … Continue reading →

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Tucson Rant

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Thor

As I was growing up the Vietnam War was in pretty much full swing.  The manner in which veterans and active duty personnel were treated as they returned really colored much of my thinking, and opinions of veterans, in a … Continue reading →

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Christmas is Coming….

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Thor

Y’all get some boots for someone on you Christmas List, and get a pair for yourself too. Get yours at Boot Campaign

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Domestic Heroes

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Thor

There is a lot of focus on our military forces, and those that are in harm’s way right now.  This is as it should be.  But, at the end of the day, there are plenty of folks right here in … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Thor

27 years ago. Beirut . It was the bloodiest day in the Corps’ history since World War II, when Marines fought to secure Iwo Jima. On October 23 1983, around 6:20 am, a yellow Mercedes-Benz truck drove to Beirut International … Continue reading →

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On War: Joe Rosenthal & Iwo Jima – Plog Photo Blog

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Thor

Most Americans do not understand why Marines hold the battles of our Corps, and in particular Iwo Jima, and the Pacific campaign, with such reverence.  Perhaps these incredible photos will help. On War: Joe Rosenthal & Iwo Jima – Plog … Continue reading →

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