Just wanted to like everyone know hip revision went very well.
In July 6th & out July 9th. Therapy going very well also.
Sorry can't attend C of A in Columbus. Thanks everyone for their calls & cards.
JIM
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
No-Pledge Decision
VFW National Commander Slams Massachusetts School Committee No-Pledge Decision
KANSAS CITY, MO., June 30, 2010 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appalled over an Arlington, Mass., school committee decision to reject a 17-year-old student’s request to allow others to voluntarily recite the Pledge of Allegiance because some educators are concerned “that it would be hard to find teachers willing to recite it.”
Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., said the decision is particularly egregious while America is at war and preparing to celebrate Independence Day.
“I find it unconscionable that on the eve of our most patriotic holiday we are confronted with another reminder that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have largely receded from the collective public mind,” he said. “Even worse is knowing that this school decision occurred just down the road from Lexington and Concord, where the opening battles of our Revolutionary War were fought. This is just another galling example of the total lack of respect some have for America’s freedoms and values.”
The decision by Arlington school officials to disallow recital of the pledge was made even though it would be strictly voluntary for teachers and students alike and in spite of receiving a petition signed by 700 people, along with letters of support from lawmakers including Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)
“Flying the flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing our National Anthem are traditions worth maintaining and certainly worth passing on to our nation’s youth — it’s imperative that we do,” said Tradewell. “The 1.5 million members of the VFW find this school decision extremely disrespectful to the members of our armed forces, to those who served in uniform before them, and to history, and we hope that the parents and the community rise up and force a change before the school decides that calling someone an American is now politically incorrect.”
KANSAS CITY, MO., June 30, 2010 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appalled over an Arlington, Mass., school committee decision to reject a 17-year-old student’s request to allow others to voluntarily recite the Pledge of Allegiance because some educators are concerned “that it would be hard to find teachers willing to recite it.”
Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., said the decision is particularly egregious while America is at war and preparing to celebrate Independence Day.
“I find it unconscionable that on the eve of our most patriotic holiday we are confronted with another reminder that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have largely receded from the collective public mind,” he said. “Even worse is knowing that this school decision occurred just down the road from Lexington and Concord, where the opening battles of our Revolutionary War were fought. This is just another galling example of the total lack of respect some have for America’s freedoms and values.”
The decision by Arlington school officials to disallow recital of the pledge was made even though it would be strictly voluntary for teachers and students alike and in spite of receiving a petition signed by 700 people, along with letters of support from lawmakers including Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)
“Flying the flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing our National Anthem are traditions worth maintaining and certainly worth passing on to our nation’s youth — it’s imperative that we do,” said Tradewell. “The 1.5 million members of the VFW find this school decision extremely disrespectful to the members of our armed forces, to those who served in uniform before them, and to history, and we hope that the parents and the community rise up and force a change before the school decides that calling someone an American is now politically incorrect.”
Thursday, June 3, 2010
NATIONAL JR GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP
Congradulations to Catlin Pauley on winning the $7,500.00 National Junior Girls Scholarship.
Catlin is a member of VFW Post 1275 Jr Girls Unit.
SIC CALL
MARTI BRIDGES
Just received word that Past Dept. President Marti Bridges had a stroke 5/31/10. She will be in the hospital for a few days. Marti has some weakness on her left side and a blockage in her right carotid artery. I will update everyone as I receive and info.
Cards can be sent to:
Marti Bridges
311 Collingwood Ave.
Whitehall, OH 43213
JERRY WHITE
Jerry White has been having some problems and had a heart cath, May 19th, a biopsy on his bladder, which was good news, had to take him to the ER on Sunday night and he is still there. Doctor said today that tests show that he had a slight heart attack and tomorrow afternoon they are going to put in a stint in his heart and 2 in his kidneys.
Cards can be sent to:
Jerry White
PO Box 56
Malta, OH 43758
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Mobil Unit at Convention
Kenneth (Ken) Morgan is bringing a mobile (Veterans Readjustment Center) or office on wheels to the State Convention in Dayton, OH June 25 and 26. It is used for counseling in the field or in outer communities. It is also available to use as a backup for emergency response if needed. It has the capability of real time communications through Satellite- telephones, computers, video conference etc.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Sick Bay Report
Sam Compton
State Sr. Vice Commander Sam Compton was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, May 5, at approximetly 6:00 p.m.
Linda reported Thursday, May 6, that Sam has pneumonia. He is receiving breathing treatments every 4 hours and he is pretty tired.
Should be in the hospital for a day or two and then he will be recuperating from home.
Please send cards to:
Sam Compton
PO box 160
Wayne, Ohio 43466
State Sr. Vice Commander Sam Compton was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, May 5, at approximetly 6:00 p.m.
Linda reported Thursday, May 6, that Sam has pneumonia. He is receiving breathing treatments every 4 hours and he is pretty tired.
Should be in the hospital for a day or two and then he will be recuperating from home.
Please send cards to:
Sam Compton
PO box 160
Wayne, Ohio 43466
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
Our Boy Scout Troop is conducting Flag Retirement Ceremonies in your area. We would appreciate it if you could help get the word out to as many veterans as possible at the
Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky OH – Saturday June 12th @ 9AM. We will be at the pavilion. This will be followed up with a trip out to Lake Erie to dispose of the ashes as requested by the city of Sandusky. Due to the influx of visitors that weekend (Sandusky’s Bike Week) the city is considering a police escort from the OHV to Lake Erie.
TRIP DETAILS:
On our way back from lowering the flag at Mount Rushmore our Scouts came up with an idea on how they can honor veterans around the U.S. They came up with S.C.O.U.T.S C2C – Scouts Commemorating Our Units Troops & Soldiers from Coast to Coast. We will be traveling around the country conducting Flag Retirement Ceremonies for our Veterans and Active Duty Soldiers. Between our Ohio and Texas stops we will be in DC where we will participate in the Flag Day celebrations at Ft McHenry as well as the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Kim Tam
Scoutmaster Troop 246
Shawnee, KS
Ohio Veteran’s Home, Sandusky OH – Saturday June 12th @ 9AM. We will be at the pavilion. This will be followed up with a trip out to Lake Erie to dispose of the ashes as requested by the city of Sandusky. Due to the influx of visitors that weekend (Sandusky’s Bike Week) the city is considering a police escort from the OHV to Lake Erie.
TRIP DETAILS:
On our way back from lowering the flag at Mount Rushmore our Scouts came up with an idea on how they can honor veterans around the U.S. They came up with S.C.O.U.T.S C2C – Scouts Commemorating Our Units Troops & Soldiers from Coast to Coast. We will be traveling around the country conducting Flag Retirement Ceremonies for our Veterans and Active Duty Soldiers. Between our Ohio and Texas stops we will be in DC where we will participate in the Flag Day celebrations at Ft McHenry as well as the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Kim Tam
Scoutmaster Troop 246
Shawnee, KS
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