The thoughts of a father who has lost a son to war. Happy Birthday wherever today finds you. Today would have been your 27. I was handed a fresh, wonderful smelling new human who had no vices, no hatred, a clean slate. I can still smell the smell of the new life. and the loss of another one of my closest friends on this earth.

Thursday, November 18, 2010. It was not long ago. Only ten years or so. That my son gave up his life. To protect both you and me. Because I miss him so. On Christmas Eve I turn my eyes to the sky. And see a bright golden star. I smile through my tears. For the comfort it brings. Because like me God also gave His Son for us. Monday, October 4, 2010.

Empty Nest, PCS and All the Rest. Friday, October 9, 2015. What words can you say? What is there to make any of that better? Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Sunday, July 5, 2015. I know I said that before . Friday, January 30, 2015. and where is the snow? Tuesday, January 20, 2015. That was in a tragic accident? That had their life changed forever? As as usual and .

Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Simple, Clear, Honest - the Truth on the Iran Deal. What Makes a 19 Year Old Laugh? The answer is sometimes just silly things and of all the blessings parents are granted, I think hearing your child laugh is one of the greatest. I have a confession to make. some of my sons sometimes drink out of the bottle. No, not a small bottle - a big bottle of ice tea, juice or whatever.

Ramblings of a Gold Star mom who still loves and supports the troops and their mission. Monday, October 12, 2009. Due to the generosity and encouragement of Greta and Wendy I now have a domain and website to host my blogs. Sunday, October 4, 2009. not politics! We need to listen to our generals on the ground not some bean counter who never had the balls to walk into a recruiting office let alone serve this country in uniform.

The Department of Defense recognizes and supports the ongoing need for realistic combat injury simulation training. Utilizing high fidelity moulage techniques in training better equips medical personnel to deal with actual battlefield trauma and triage. Very life-like or real-to-the-eye injury simulations increases the knowledge and performance of responders.

Who Are These Jewish Republicans? Monday, March 21, 2011. Progressive Liberal Throws Firebomb At Pro Life Protester. The officer then said that the 40.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010. The true friends and family.