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Osama bin Laden Dead — Now What?
“Tonight we give thanks to the men who carried out this mission. They exemplified the professionalism, patriotism and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country.”- President Obama
I’m not celebrating. How do you celebrate the death of any person? However, I’m not shedding a tear for somebody who masterminded the killing of 3000 Americans. What are your thoughts? And how do you explain this to our kids?
(On a side note, I have to complain about the posts and the comments still complaining about Obama. Sigh. I guess nothing he does will EVER be good enough for some people).
Side note #2: The Bush’s statement:
“Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda network that attacked America on September 11, 2001. I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to this mission. They have our everlasting gratitude. This momentous achievement marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001. The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done.”
Side note #3: As for retaliation: The extremists don’t need excuses to do their evil; we are the infidel, that’s all that matters.
Side note #4: May 1st 1945 Hitler confirmed dead… May 1st 2011 Bin Laden confirmed dead…
Side note #5: I’ll be heading out to get an American flag tomorrow.
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Wednesday’s Hero
This Weeks Hero Was Suggested by Mary Ann
Staff Sgt. Jude Voss
1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne)
His courage illustrates a combat truth to these veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam: Soldiers aren’t thinking about glory or ideals in the midst of a battle. They fight for the men to the left and right of them.
And that’s just what SSgt. Jude Voss did in September of 2006 when, without consideration to his safety, SSgt. Voss ran through enemy fire and the burning, smoking debris of a truck to rescue Sgt. 1st Class Greg Stube. Sgt. Stube was in a bad way. Uniform burning and legs busted, but because of the actions of SSgt. Voss he is alive today.
Because of his actions that day, SSgt. Voss was nominated for and received the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. “I did what everybody out there would do” Voss said. “I was just the closest guy.”
You can read SSgt. Voss’s story here.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Have Every Right To Dream Heroic Dreams. Those Who Say That We’re In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don’t Know Where To Look
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