This is a few days late, as many of you know I was gone last week, so I'm playing catchup.
Friday was the 7th anniversary of Pat Tillman's death in Afghanistan. For those of you who don't remember, Tillman was an NFL player with the AZ. Cardinals who walked away from a multi-million $ contract to enlist in the Army after 9/11. From all the accounts I've read, Tillman was not only a great patriot, but he had the right ideas about life overall. Unlike 90% of politicians and businessmen today, they say he never cared about the money. Instead he understood what is really important in this life. Family, friends, honor, integrity, character. Sgt. Tillman should be held up to all young folks as the epitome of a REAL hero, not rap stars, movie stars, sports egomaniacs, etc. Do you think there's a chance of that happening in our educational system today?
Since we are on the subject of sacrifice for our country, I would once again like to ask you to support our troops with more than lip service. Click on any of the support links above and donate to your favorite support group. Two of my favorites are the Wounded Warrior Project, who gives long term rehabilitative care, and the Coalition to Salute America's heroes, who steps in with financial assistance because, as usual with anything concerning the military or government, it is taking 6 months plus for wounded troops to start receiving disability payments. A lot of these guys have wives and family to support while they are recuperating. These groups are stepping in and filling the gap, but they've got to have funds to do that. I know a lot of us are hurting financially now, but I'm sure most of us can find a spare $10 or $20 somewhere. It's the right thing, do it.
Dumb Farmer
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This country could sure benefit from a million Pat Tillmans!
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