I appologize for my not keeping up to date with information on this blog.
I have been given a position as a staff writer for Veteranstoday.com
If you want to keep up with my writings you can view them at
http://veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=VT_Authors&author=stimeling
I will continue to post here when I have the time and an issue.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Dignity in Portland
Back in mid May, I heard that the Oregon Airshow would be hosting a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. That was well and good until it was pointed out that in order to see the wall you would be required to pay a $15 admission fee, unless you were a veteran or active duty military. It took veterans less than 48 hours to convince the Dignity / Airshow people that this was unacceptable!
see the article at
http://oregonlive.com/argus/index.ssf?/base/news/124241343580330.xml&coll=6
Now comes the strange part. Today I receive in the mail a letter from JC Aubry of Dignity Memorial in Portland. the letter included two VIP passes for the Sunday August 30 Performance of the Oregon Airshow. Included in the VIP passes :
Unfortunately I cannot use the tickets but they will not go to wast I am sending them to a veteran in the Portland area to enjoy.
Ain't America wonderful you can stir the shit and still get something for your effort.
see the article at
http://oregonlive.com/argus/index.ssf?/base/news/124241343580330.xml&coll=6
Now comes the strange part. Today I receive in the mail a letter from JC Aubry of Dignity Memorial in Portland. the letter included two VIP passes for the Sunday August 30 Performance of the Oregon Airshow. Included in the VIP passes :
- Admission
- Reserved seating
- Food and Drink
- VIP Parking
Unfortunately I cannot use the tickets but they will not go to wast I am sending them to a veteran in the Portland area to enjoy.
Ain't America wonderful you can stir the shit and still get something for your effort.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Most "trusted"man in America?
Friday July 17, Walter Cronkite died at age 92. Headlines and broadcasters everywhere were using the phrase "most trusted man in America" to describe Mr Cronkite. This trust was misplaced. Walter Cronkite did not deserve to be trusted by America. Sure he was the anchor for CBS News but that job in itself does not Immediately bring the trust of America. Just ask Katie Couric .
February 27,1968 Cronkite made an editorial broadcast concerning the Vietnam War that changed much of the public perception of the way the war was going.
Fro my perspective of his broadcast please visit http://nam-vet.net/cronkite.htm
February 27,1968 Cronkite made an editorial broadcast concerning the Vietnam War that changed much of the public perception of the way the war was going.
Fro my perspective of his broadcast please visit http://nam-vet.net/cronkite.htm
Monday, July 13, 2009
remembering the fallen
Ok, so I complained about Jackson Mania. I must admit it made me feel good...... for about 2 seconds. Then it hit me what was I doing to honor the fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan on a daily basis? I must admit that on a daily basis I wasn't doing much. I would look at Department of Defence Press releases stating who was killed and say a prayer for the casualties. then delete the press release.
That just doesn't cut it as far as I am concerned. So today I started a labor of love that I can share with the world. I have created a web page that will list the names of all American Military killed as a result of the war in Iraq of Afghanistan. The page will list the casualties for a specific date (day and month) on that day of the month. All the casualties for July 14th no matter what the year will be listed on the 14th of July. On the 15th of July the names of those Killed on the 15th will be displayed.
I hope you will come to the page on a daily basis and share the URL with your address book so all can see just how many Americans have given their all for our country.
http://nam-vet.net/thisdate.htm
That just doesn't cut it as far as I am concerned. So today I started a labor of love that I can share with the world. I have created a web page that will list the names of all American Military killed as a result of the war in Iraq of Afghanistan. The page will list the casualties for a specific date (day and month) on that day of the month. All the casualties for July 14th no matter what the year will be listed on the 14th of July. On the 15th of July the names of those Killed on the 15th will be displayed.
I hope you will come to the page on a daily basis and share the URL with your address book so all can see just how many Americans have given their all for our country.
http://nam-vet.net/thisdate.htm
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Just when I thought...................
Just when I thought America had totally lost her priorities, I ran across a website that shows the crouds lining the road in Georgia where a fallen soldiers funeral procession was traveling.
Through three counties the road with people holding Old Glory and saluting as the hearse went by.
Just when I thought American had no pride, I ran across a video that will make you fell proud. Proud to know that there are still real heros in our midst. Proud to know these heros are real not made up because of making millions of dollars.
I urge you to tak a couple of minutes and watch this video. Then tell me who are the real heros; Hollywoods elite or the men and women who are in the video!
http://www.usmra.com/download/farewellmarine_final.swf
Through three counties the road with people holding Old Glory and saluting as the hearse went by.
Just when I thought American had no pride, I ran across a video that will make you fell proud. Proud to know that there are still real heros in our midst. Proud to know these heros are real not made up because of making millions of dollars.
I urge you to tak a couple of minutes and watch this video. Then tell me who are the real heros; Hollywoods elite or the men and women who are in the video!
http://www.usmra.com/download/farewellmarine_final.swf
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Ed, Farah, Micheal & Billy
I have had enough! I have seen too many tributes to these "stars". Their deaths mean nothing to me. They have done little to earn my respect!
Micheal ? Talented ? I guess that depends on your viewpoint of what talent is. I personal have not cared for him and his "talent" since the breakup of the Jackson 5. As a child he made the group but once he developed into a solo act he went down hill talent wise.
Farah ? Looked good on Charlie's Angels but fell from that pedestal long ago.
Billy ? Loud Mouth that made his millions being arrogant. He lent his name to products people wouldn't buy without his pitch.
Ed ? Ed is the only one who has the slightest bit of respect from me and even that is diminished by his endorsements of Publisher's Clearing House. Although they are legal, they are certainly a major contributor to unwanted mail and email. Their promotions generated millions in subscriptions to magazines in the false hopes of enhancing chances of winning.
I submit to you that during the period of June 23 - June 29, there were 4 other Americans who died that deserve more of a tribute and more remembrance that these four listed above.
1) SGT Terry Lynch, 22, of Shephard Montana, died June 29 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan,of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron of the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
2) PFC Peter K Cross, 20, of Saginaw, Texas, died June 26 at combat outpost Carwile, Afghanistan of injuries sustained in a vehicle rollover. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
3) PFC Steven T Drees, 19, of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, died June 28 of injuries sustained June 24 in Konar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms and RPGs. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
4) 1LT Brian Bradshaw,24, of Steilacoom, Washington, died June 25 in Kheyl, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when an IED detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
At this point I ask you to take a moment and thank your God that we have men like this willing to sacrifice their lives in your name.
These men deserve your remembrance, yet I am willing to bet that unless you live near one of them you have not heard of them. They have given to this country more than the celebrities listed above ever could. They did not get millions and millions of dollars doing what they did. They did it because it was the right thing to do. It was what they wanted to do. Yet, what thanks do we give them?
We put a yellow ribbon magnet on our cars and say "I support the troops". A magnet and a phrase just isn't enough!!!
We each and every one of us should be showing how we support our troops; sending care packages, walking up to a stranger in uniform and saying thank you, making sure they are taken care of once they leave the military.
They need to be able to go to a VA Health Care facility that doesn't have to worry about the bottom line in determining the level of service given our veterans. We need to have the VA fully funded. You can help make this happen. Call and email your elected officials in Washington. They can make this happen and they will if we all show we support our troops.
Micheal ? Talented ? I guess that depends on your viewpoint of what talent is. I personal have not cared for him and his "talent" since the breakup of the Jackson 5. As a child he made the group but once he developed into a solo act he went down hill talent wise.
Farah ? Looked good on Charlie's Angels but fell from that pedestal long ago.
Billy ? Loud Mouth that made his millions being arrogant. He lent his name to products people wouldn't buy without his pitch.
Ed ? Ed is the only one who has the slightest bit of respect from me and even that is diminished by his endorsements of Publisher's Clearing House. Although they are legal, they are certainly a major contributor to unwanted mail and email. Their promotions generated millions in subscriptions to magazines in the false hopes of enhancing chances of winning.
I submit to you that during the period of June 23 - June 29, there were 4 other Americans who died that deserve more of a tribute and more remembrance that these four listed above.
1) SGT Terry Lynch, 22, of Shephard Montana, died June 29 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan,of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron of the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
2) PFC Peter K Cross, 20, of Saginaw, Texas, died June 26 at combat outpost Carwile, Afghanistan of injuries sustained in a vehicle rollover. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
3) PFC Steven T Drees, 19, of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, died June 28 of injuries sustained June 24 in Konar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms and RPGs. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
4) 1LT Brian Bradshaw,24, of Steilacoom, Washington, died June 25 in Kheyl, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when an IED detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion,501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
At this point I ask you to take a moment and thank your God that we have men like this willing to sacrifice their lives in your name.
These men deserve your remembrance, yet I am willing to bet that unless you live near one of them you have not heard of them. They have given to this country more than the celebrities listed above ever could. They did not get millions and millions of dollars doing what they did. They did it because it was the right thing to do. It was what they wanted to do. Yet, what thanks do we give them?
We put a yellow ribbon magnet on our cars and say "I support the troops". A magnet and a phrase just isn't enough!!!
We each and every one of us should be showing how we support our troops; sending care packages, walking up to a stranger in uniform and saying thank you, making sure they are taken care of once they leave the military.
They need to be able to go to a VA Health Care facility that doesn't have to worry about the bottom line in determining the level of service given our veterans. We need to have the VA fully funded. You can help make this happen. Call and email your elected officials in Washington. They can make this happen and they will if we all show we support our troops.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
4th of JULY
The 4th will soon be upon us. Burgers, hot dogs, buns and beer have been flying out of Wal-Marts all over our great land. Plans have been made to attend a picnic, concert or fireworks display by most Americans. That is terrific, BUT......
If it weren't for the people on the radio saying that this is a time to remember those who are serving our country, how many of us would actually take a moment to think about them?
How many Americans will take a minute, JUST ONE MINUTE and saya prayer for the safety of our troops all over the world? Will you????
My father served in WWII in Europe. He fought for the Bridge at Remagen and was awarded a Bronze star with "V" for his actions. I served in Vietnam and am a service connected disabled veteran due to Post traumatic Stress Disorder and the effects of being exposed to Agent Orange. My step-son who I have raised since he was 3 (read that son), Served in Kuwait with flights into Bagdad every three days and in Afghanistan. He is also a service connected disabled veteran. My youngest son plans to also join the military when he gets out of High School in three years. My family is proud to have served. Both my son and I would do it all again even knowing what the outcome would be.
We love the United States an know that even with her flaws she is the best country on this planet. We will be praying for our servicemen and women on the 4th like we do everyday.
We will be praying for our veterans. I will be here on the Internet trying to help any veteran who needs help getting a claim through the maze known as the VA.
I will continue my fight to convince the President, The House and The Senate that the VA should be fully funded so that all veterans can get the health care they deserve. Our veterans went into the military and wrote a blank check to our government it said
Pay to the order of the US Government
any amount up to and including my life
Would you write that check??? Don't you think that the men and women we have serving today who have written that check deserve more than a magnet on your car?
Please consider joining me in getting the VA Fully Funded.
If it weren't for the people on the radio saying that this is a time to remember those who are serving our country, how many of us would actually take a moment to think about them?
How many Americans will take a minute, JUST ONE MINUTE and saya prayer for the safety of our troops all over the world? Will you????
My father served in WWII in Europe. He fought for the Bridge at Remagen and was awarded a Bronze star with "V" for his actions. I served in Vietnam and am a service connected disabled veteran due to Post traumatic Stress Disorder and the effects of being exposed to Agent Orange. My step-son who I have raised since he was 3 (read that son), Served in Kuwait with flights into Bagdad every three days and in Afghanistan. He is also a service connected disabled veteran. My youngest son plans to also join the military when he gets out of High School in three years. My family is proud to have served. Both my son and I would do it all again even knowing what the outcome would be.
We love the United States an know that even with her flaws she is the best country on this planet. We will be praying for our servicemen and women on the 4th like we do everyday.
We will be praying for our veterans. I will be here on the Internet trying to help any veteran who needs help getting a claim through the maze known as the VA.
I will continue my fight to convince the President, The House and The Senate that the VA should be fully funded so that all veterans can get the health care they deserve. Our veterans went into the military and wrote a blank check to our government it said
Pay to the order of the US Government
any amount up to and including my life
Would you write that check??? Don't you think that the men and women we have serving today who have written that check deserve more than a magnet on your car?
Please consider joining me in getting the VA Fully Funded.
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