Contributed by AGCM Fred Baillie, USN, Ret.
Memorial Day, also called Decoration Day, is a patriotic holiday in the United States. It is a day to honor Americans who gave their lives for their country. Originally, Memorial Day honored military personnel who died in the Civil War (1861-1865). The holiday now also honors those who died [...]
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My wife and I were blessed with an addition to the family Thursday, May 17, at 6:40 p.m., as we welcomed Jara Brilee (JB) to the world. Son Lance and wife Kanetta are the proud parents of this 6 pound beautiful daughter. That is granddaughter number four, and grandchild number 16!
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40 Years Ago Today:
A Personal Remembrance by AGCM Fred Baillie, USN, Ret.
USS Forrestal remained at Pier 12 Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, VA, until very early 20 May 1967, 3,500 family members, friends and relatives of Forrestal crewmembers arrive on board FORRESTAL this clear, sunny Saturday for a Family Day Cruise.
Friends and [...]
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Contributed by: AGCM Fred Baillie, USN, Ret.
I watched the news video of the assault preceding a carjacking in Detroit. Twenty-one times the assailant struck the helpless victim in the face with his fist. When the victim collapsed on the pavement, the assailant fled in the man’s car. Several adults stood on the [...]
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By Ron Menchaca
The Charleston, SC, Post and Courier
Thursday, May 10, 2007
University of South Carolina professor Patrick Nolan knows exactly what he would want to do if a gun-wielding assailant burst into his classroom: He’d blow him away.
“I would have no hesitation,” said Nolan, who holds a state-issued concealed weapons permit and has taught sociology at [...]
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Governor says licensees should be free to take them anywhere for protection
By CLAY ROBISON
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau
AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry said Monday that Texans who are legally licensed should be able to carry their concealed handguns anywhere, including churches, bars, courthouses and college campuses.
“I think it makes sense [...]
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