Courage.
������
You're a 19 year old kid.�
You're critically wounded and dying in the� jungle somewhere in the Central
Highlands� of Viet Nam.�
It's� November 11, 1967.���
LZ (landing zone) X-ray.
Your unit is� outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is so� intense, from 100 yards
away, that� your CO (commanding officer) has� ordered the MedEvac helicopters to
stop coming� in.�
You're lying there, listening to the enemy machine guns� and you know you're not
getting out.�
Your family is half way around the world, 12,000� miles away, and you'll never
see them again.�
As the world starts to fade in and out, you know this is the day.
Then - over the machine gun noise - you faintly hear that sound of a
helicopter.�
You look� up to see a Huey coming in. But ... It doesn't� seem real because no
MedEvac markings are on it.�
Captain Ed Freeman is coming in for you.�
He's not MedEvac so it's not his job, but he heard the radio call and decided
he's flying his Huey down into the machine gun fire anyway.
�
Even after the MedEvacs were ordered not to come.He's coming anyway.
And he drops it in and sits there in the machine gun fire, as they load 3 of you
at a time on board.�
Then he� flies you up and out through the gunfire to the doctors and nurses and
safety.�
And,�he kept coming back!! 13 more� times!!�Until all� the wounded were out. No
one knew until the� mission was over that the Captain had been hit 4 times in
the legs and left arm.
He took 29 of you and your buddies out that day. Some would not have made it
without the Captain and his Huey.
Medal� of Honor Recipient,�Captain� Ed Freeman,�United States Air Force, died
last Wednesday at the age of 70, in Boise, Idaho ..�
�
May God Bless and Rest His Soul.�
I bet you didn't hear about this hero's�passing,� but we've sure seen a whole
bunch�about Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods and the bickering of congress over
Health Reform.
Medal of� Honor Winner Captain Ed Freeman
Shame on the American media !!!�
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Emergency Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911
When -
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phonePsalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phonePsalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is b igger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phonePsalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small comp ared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phoneColossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH
These are more effective than 911
When -
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phonePsalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phonePsalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is b igger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phonePsalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small comp ared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phoneColossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Snopes.com says this is true:
This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the
information, except the one piece they want..
Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This
information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard
Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you’ll be better prepared to
protect yourself.
One of our employees was called on Wednesday from “VISAâ€, and I was called
on Thursday from ‘Master Card’. The scam works like this:
Caller: ‘This is (name), and I’m calling from the Security
and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460. Your
card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and
I’m calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by
(name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from
a Marketing company based in Arizona ?’
When you say ‘No’, the caller continues with, ‘Then we will be issuing a
credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the
charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that
flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to
(gives you your address), is that correct?’
You say “yesâ€.
The caller continues - ‘I will be starting a Fraud investigation. If you have
any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your
card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security.’
You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a
6 digit number. “Do you need me to read it again?â€
Here’s the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works. The caller then says, “I need
to verify you are in possession of your card.†He’ll ask you to “turn your
card over and look for some numbers.†There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part
of your card number, the next 3 are the security Numbers that verify you are
the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make
Internet purchases to prove you have the card.. The caller will ask you to read
the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he’ll say, “That
is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen,
and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?â€
After you say No, the caller then thanks you and states,
“Don’t hesitate to call back if you do,†and hangs up.
You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card
number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we
called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad
we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a
scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99
was charged to our card.
Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account.
VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN
number on the back of the card Don’t give it to them. Instead, tell them
you’ll call VISA or Master card directly for verification of their
conversation.
The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they
already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the
scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you’re receiving a credit. However,
by the time you get your statement you’ll see charges for purchases you didn’t
make, and by then it’s almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a
fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call
from a ‘Jason Richardson of Master Card’ with a word-for-word repeat of the
VISA scam. This time I didn’t let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police
report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of
these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this
scam is happening.
Snopes.com says this is true:
This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the
information, except the one piece they want..
Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it. This
information is worth reading. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard
Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you’ll be better prepared to
protect yourself.
One of our employees was called on Wednesday from “VISAâ€, and I was called
on Thursday from ‘Master Card’. The scam works like this:
Caller: ‘This is (name), and I’m calling from the Security
and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460. Your
card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and
I’m calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by
(name of bank). Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from
a Marketing company based in Arizona ?’
When you say ‘No’, the caller continues with, ‘Then we will be issuing a
credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the
charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that
flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to
(gives you your address), is that correct?’
You say “yesâ€.
The caller continues - ‘I will be starting a Fraud investigation. If you have
any questions, you should call the 1- 800 number listed on the back of your
card (1-800-VISA) and ask for Security.’
You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a
6 digit number. “Do you need me to read it again?â€
Here’s the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works. The caller then says, “I need
to verify you are in possession of your card.†He’ll ask you to “turn your
card over and look for some numbers.†There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part
of your card number, the next 3 are the security Numbers that verify you are
the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make
Internet purchases to prove you have the card.. The caller will ask you to read
the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he’ll say, “That
is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen,
and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?â€
After you say No, the caller then thanks you and states,
“Don’t hesitate to call back if you do,†and hangs up.
You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card
number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we
called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad
we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a
scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99
was charged to our card.
Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account.
VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN
number on the back of the card Don’t give it to them. Instead, tell them
you’ll call VISA or Master card directly for verification of their
conversation.
The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they
already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the
scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you’re receiving a credit. However,
by the time you get your statement you’ll see charges for purchases you didn’t
make, and by then it’s almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a
fraud report.
What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call
from a ‘Jason Richardson of Master Card’ with a word-for-word repeat of the
VISA scam. This time I didn’t let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police
report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of
these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this
scam is happening.
Friday, June 11, 2010
John Wooden passed to glory last week and I've been thinking about how much of an impact he had on so many lives. The stories about his character and his humility is legendary; perhaps the greatest coach who ever lived, winning records that will never in our lifetime be surpassed, a motivator of young men and a molder of men hearts to work in harmony with one another. He did this at a time when that generations motto was"Reject Authority, get high and drop out"! Men like Coach come along as a gift to us all, like Abraham Lincoln (his hero) he existed on this earth at the right time and place in history. Through his Pyramid of Success he help shape men who lacked character and discipline to great leaders. To me he was like a modern day Solomon, like Solomon people would come from far and wide just to hear him pass along his sage advise and God given wisdom. Finally, Coach John Wooden once said "always be grateful and give thanks no matter how hard
things may be and to work hard and effectively that is the meaning of success. I couldn't quite figure out what that meant at the time I heard it, but as I applied this to my life I know now what he meant. Faith and trust in One greater than you or I will be more valued than any worldly possession you'll ever have. The book Wooden, A life time of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court, by Couch John Wooden with Steve Jamison. is filled with a treasure trove of wisdom and will help bring to light what the Pyramid of Successbrings to you and I. Thank you Coach, for your life, your example of leadership, your humility, and of course your Pyramid of Success! I will strive to live these instructions and pass along your wisdom as long as I live.Other than Jesus Christ who has been my greatest influence and will
always be, John Wooden has had a very profound influence in my life.
things may be and to work hard and effectively that is the meaning of success. I couldn't quite figure out what that meant at the time I heard it, but as I applied this to my life I know now what he meant. Faith and trust in One greater than you or I will be more valued than any worldly possession you'll ever have. The book Wooden, A life time of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court, by Couch John Wooden with Steve Jamison. is filled with a treasure trove of wisdom and will help bring to light what the Pyramid of Successbrings to you and I. Thank you Coach, for your life, your example of leadership, your humility, and of course your Pyramid of Success! I will strive to live these instructions and pass along your wisdom as long as I live.Other than Jesus Christ who has been my greatest influence and will
always be, John Wooden has had a very profound influence in my life.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
I hope everyone has a wonderful day of picnicking, barbecuing, and relaxing in the sun or whatever your plans are As a former veteran of the US Army I guess I'm a bit more sensitive about this day serving this great country was an honor. Fortunately I did not have to go to combat but during my tour of duty I was able to meet many brave men and woman who did. These brave men and woman who were no different than you and I laid their lives down for our Freedom and they truly deserve our thanks.Today if you meet a veteran I hope you take a moment and extend your hand and offer him or her a hearty hand shake of thanks. Thank you veterans for all you have done for we Americans, and may God Bless the USA!
Friday, May 28, 2010
My youngest turned 15 today, now a lot of parents would gripe and complain about how their teenagers are belligerent and disrespectful. I want to say that this 15 year old is everything a parent would ever want in a child. She's loving, kind, considerate, appreciative, and most of all she does her very best to obey her parents. I am so proud to be the Dad to Allena. happy Birthday, Baby doll!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
How's your attitude? Any wonder you wake up distressed, depressed, or worse having no hope? Maybe you need to do what this little girls does each morning: Come on if she has the right attitude why can't you? So what she doesn't carry the wight of the world on her shoulders, the fact is she has the RIGHT perspective. Nothing is to impossible to over come. With Gods help you can do ANYTHING!
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http://ping.fm/ZQfWA
How's your attitude? ANy wonder you wake up distressed, depressed, or worse having no hope? Maybe you need to do what this little girls foes each morning:
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http://ping.fm/d9z8p
Friday, May 7, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Do you have an immigrants mentality? Those who come to this nation and witness all that this land has to offer often reap the benefits of having an immigrant mentality. They don't see walls that block their success, no on the contrary they see advantages and opportunities. We Americans can take a lesson from those who know how to reap the blessings that this country offers. Think about it!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Thank those who serve and protect
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Next time you see a military man or woman why not reach out and shake their hand and thank them for what they are doing to protect America!
Next time you see a military man or woman why not reach out and shake their hand and thank them for what they are doing to protect America!
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