Veterans Day

Being a student of history, the events of those past are the ones that always come alive on a day like this. As many know, I am an avid reader and I do so only to learn about that and those that came before me - to understand why things happened and to appreciate where we are now.

Places such as Iron Bottom Bay, Bloody Nose Ridge, Mt. Suribachi, Leyte, Midway, Wake, The Marianna's Turkey Shoot, The Battle of the Java Sea, Taranto and The Slot come alive when I read about those that enlisted to take part in events that were greater then themselves.

Ships with names such as: San Francisco, Enterprise, West Virginia, Dace, Darter, Indianapolis, Hornet, Yorktown, Ranger, Mississippi, Fanshaw Bay, Gambier Bay, St. Lo, Johnston, Hoel, Hobart and many more live in my waking moments to honor those that came before me so that I could live a free and worthy life.

I read about 'em and honor them by reading about their exploits. Where they went, what they did. In some cases, where they now rest. I for one, appreciate what has been done for me and what is being done today. I hold the responsibility of knowing that it will be done for me tomorrow as well.

If you wish to know just a little more about me and what I feel on this day, I ask you to read this review that I wrote a few years past:

http://www.noriega.biz/Novels/last_stand_of_the_tin_can_sailor_09122004.htm

Those that served, showed greater love than all others, for they readily served, for it was a responsibility that they took upon themselves, made it their own and I, we, enjoy the fruits of their exploits.

On a day such as this, I revel in history, for the deeds of men named: Frank Jack Fletcher, William Halsey, Dan O'Callaghan, The Sullivan Brothers - come alive and they live again.

They live as long as we remember them. I remember 'em and I ask you to visit with them and share the memory of them. They didn't ask to do what they did, but by reading about them and remembering, their glorious lives live in the light of their accomplishments.

I did not take the opportunity to serve, but my service is in keeping the memory of their exploits alive.

Monday looks to be a grand day!

Dean Devlin at 7 PM and then, Michael Dorn at 8 PM!!! Seven of Nine and 9 PM would have made it a climatic event, but for now, I will take memorable!

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Game 4 is in the books!

Sorry shortstop for the Phillies, but we are now up 3 games to 1. Rollins, you don't know how to trash talk and it is obvious because the Yankees simply ignored you. Philly in 5 . . . yeah, sure dude.

Feels good, real good that we are on the verge. Lidge? Nope. This team always does it.

The Weekend and the Yankees!

Well, it sure is nice to be suckered at Best Buy. My daughters have been saving their allowance for a video camera . . . found one at best buy. We bought it and now they are busy being little movie creators!

They have no idea, but I will use that camera for commercials for the web program!

Yankees and now up 2 to 1. The game is about to begin!

Short weekend, but a good one.

Game Three: Yankees lead 5 to 3!

Cole Hammels did not have it today - he is gone. Pettitte is my boy!

Game Three in 9 minutes!

The series is tied One to One! Now in Philadelphia. I am worried, Eric Karros is looking for the Yankees to win . . . this comes from a guy that never played in the World Series. He was Rookie of the Year, though.

Happy Halloween!

May you all have a wonderful day today!