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Message started by Callico on Jul 16th, 2009 at 9:20pm

Title: Thanks and RIP
Post by Callico on Jul 16th, 2009 at 9:20pm
"Yes, Michael Jackson did pass away a week ago, ...and so did:

Army SSG Paul G Smith, 43, of East Peoria , IL
Army SSG Joshua A Melton, 26, of Carlyle , IL
Army SPC Chancellor A Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis , IN
Navy MCPO Jeffrey J Garber, 43, of Hemingford , NE
Army 1SG John D Blair, 38, of Calhoun , GA
Army SGT Ricky D Jones, 26, of Plantersville , AK
Army SGT Rodrigo A Munguia Rivas, 27, of Germantown , MD
Army SPC Casey L Hills, 23, of Salem , IL
Army 1LT Brian N Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom , WA
Army SPC Joshua L Hazlewood, 22, of Manvel , TX

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This is written by a young soldier serving his third tour of duty in Iraq . Thought you might find his take on the Michael Jackson news interesting.

"Okay, I need to rant.

I was just watching the news, and I caught part of a report on Michael Jackson. As we all know, Jackson died the other day. He was an entertainer who performed for decades. He made millions, he spent millions, and he did a lot of things that make him a villain to many people. I understand that his death would affect a lot of people, and I respect those people who mourn his death, but that isn't the point of my rant.

Why is it that when ONE man dies, the whole of America loses their minds with grief. When a man dies whose only contribution to the country was to ENTERTAIN people, the American people find the need to flock to a memorial in Hollywood , and even Congress sees the need to hold a "moment of silence" for his passing?

Am I missing something here? ONE man dies, and all of a sudden he's a freaking martyr because he entertained us for a few decades? What about all those SOLDIERS who have died to give us freedom? All those Soldiers who, knowing that they would be asked to fight in a war, still raised their hands and swore to defend the Constitution and the United States of America . Where is their moment of silence? Where are the people flocking to their graves or memorials and mourning over them because they made the ultimate sacrifice? Why is it when a Soldier dies, there are more people saying "good riddance," and "thank God for IEDs?" When did this country become so calloused to the sacrifice of GOOD MEN and WOMEN, that they can arbitrarily blow off their deaths, and instead, throw themselves into mourning for a "Pop Icon?"

I think that if they are going to hold a moment of silence IN CONGRESS for Michael Jackson, they need to hold a moment of silence for every service member killed in Iraq and Afghanistan . They need to PUBLICLY recognize every life that has been lost so that the American people can live their callous little lives in the luxury and freedom that WE, those that are living and those that have gone on, have provided for them. But, wait, that would take too much time, because there have been so many willing to make that sacrifice. After all, we will never make millions of dollars. We will never star in movies, or write hit songs that the world will listen too. We only shed our blood, sweat and tears so that people can enjoy what they have.

Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military;

"So that others may live..."

Isaac. "


I couldn't say it better.  I'm sorry I don't know his full name. I'd like to write him and say thanks personally.

Jerry

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by Carl D on Jul 17th, 2009 at 8:45am
Reminds me of a line to a song (no, not one of Michael's)

"The death of one is a tragedy, the death of one is a tragedy
the death of millions is just a statitic."  :-/

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by QnHeartMM on Jul 17th, 2009 at 8:59am
Thanks for that Jerry - I had gotten via email this week too. So true.

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by midwestbeth on Jul 17th, 2009 at 11:28am
Thanks for sharing that Jerry.

While the world was obsessed about the passing of MJ, this country also lost the most decorated Marine Corps Aviator in our nations history.
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If you scroll down to the bottom of the page, you can click on a link for the full list of bada$$'s.  I can't stop reading......must get back to work.

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by Charlie on Jul 17th, 2009 at 7:10pm
Damned good post.

It's insanity and shows just how far from reality we have strayed.

This is the kind of thing that belongs in the super market checkout at most, not on the air.

Sign me up for any news service that will knock it off.

Charlie

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by Callico on Jul 17th, 2009 at 8:33pm
Carl,

The quote from the song was a quotation from Joseph Stalin.

Beth,

Thanks for the link.  I hadn't heard about Reuser passing.  He was indeed a great
American.

Jerry

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by Iddy on Jul 17th, 2009 at 9:04pm
The passing of Kenneth. L Reusser is a loss of an individual who was and will always be remembered as part of the sinue that helped form the   backbone of a free America.

A special man who who should never be forgotten as the years pass by.

A true hero,selfless. A warrior. Proud to serve.

RIP

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by jon019 on Jul 17th, 2009 at 9:34pm
Thank you Jerry...freedom aint free...and those who expect that, well, they may never get it...and that SCARES me...

ONE soldier is worth more than ANY celebrity...I NEVER forget...

Best,

Jon


Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by stevegeebe on Jul 17th, 2009 at 9:43pm
Salute.


Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by KingOfPain on Jul 18th, 2009 at 9:43am
Obama on Michael Jackson's death
Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:48 PM by Mark Murray

Filed Under: White House, Barack Obama

From NBC's Scott Foster
In an on-camera interview today with the AP, President Obama was asked for his reaction to the apparent perception in the black community that he wasn't "respectful enough" to the death of Michael Jackson.

The president responded that he knows "a lot of people in the black community, and I haven't heard that."

(To recap: Obama's spokesman spoke on the president's behalf during a White House briefing last week, and the White House issued a written statement over the weekend that the President had sent a condolence letter to the Jackson family.)

Today, Obama offered his public reaction, praising the legacy of Jackson -- while also noting the troubling aspects of his life.

"Michael Jackson is -- will go down in history as one of the greatest entertainers," he said. "I grew up on his music, still have all his stuff on my iPod. You know, I think his brilliance as a performer also was paired with a tragic and in many ways sad personal life. But, you know, I am glad to see that he is being remembered primarily for the great joy that he brought to a lot of people through his extraordinary gifts as an entertainer."

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I did an internet search [several actually] & I could not find any information as to a "written statement" or "condolence letter" that Obama has sent to any of the military persons' family mentioned above.
I never saw/found an Obama's spokesman speaking on the president's behalf during a White House briefing on their deaths either.
I also did not find any "public reaction" by Obama as to their passing.

Hmm.
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Freedom is not free.

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on Jul 20th, 2009 at 3:17pm

Callico wrote on Jul 16th, 2009 at 9:20pm:
"Yes, Michael Jackson did pass away a week ago, ...and so did:

Army SSG Paul G Smith, 43, of East Peoria , IL
Army SSG Joshua A Melton, 26, of Carlyle , IL
Army SPC Chancellor A Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis , IN
Navy MCPO Jeffrey J Garber, 43, of Hemingford , NE
Army 1SG John D Blair, 38, of Calhoun , GA
Army SGT Ricky D Jones, 26, of Plantersville , AK
Army SGT Rodrigo A Munguia Rivas, 27, of Germantown , MD
Army SPC Casey L Hills, 23, of Salem , IL
Army 1LT Brian N Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom , WA
Army SPC Joshua L Hazlewood, 22, of Manvel , TX


Sorry if I have offended, but I needed to say it. Remember these five words the next time you think of someone who is serving in the military;

"So that others may live..."

Isaac. "


I couldn't say it better.  I'm sorry I don't know his full name. I'd like to write him and say thanks personally.

Jerry


hey you didn't offend me none brother. you make a good point.

Title: Re: Thanks and RIP
Post by mummymac on Jul 20th, 2009 at 5:00pm
The words that come to me on reading this post are

"Lest we forget"

I hope I never forget

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