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They just don’t make heroes like they used to.

Brave men all.

Please note: The author of the Hall of Heroes is StarCMC.
Please thank StarCMC for today’s thread. ,br.She and the family are on the road for Mother's Day

~ Hall of Heroes: Anthony Casamento ~

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Tulip Day
May 13, 2013

Several countries around the world celebrate Tulip Day to welcome the spring. When I think of tulips, I often think of the Netherlands, but commercial cultivation of the flower began in the Middle East. Today these colorful flowers span the globe. An estimated 109 species of tulips now grace parks, thoroughfares, and home gardens all around the world.

Last fall I planted some tulip bulbs. Several months later, they bloomed with vivid colors, announcing the coming of spring. They reminded me that summer was on the way and with it will come even more flowers to delight the eye.

Flowers are wonderful reminders to me of the grace of God in our lives. Our Lord used lilies of the field to remind us of the provision of our heavenly Father. In His great Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Consider the lilies of the field . . . ; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. . . . Will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” (Matt. 6:28-30).

Tulips alert us to the end of winter and the beginning of spring. But like the lilies of the field, they can also remind us of the One upon whom we can depend to provide food, clothing, and shelter.

In trees and flowers of the field,
In creatures large and small,
We trace the watchful care of Him
Who planned and made them all. —King

If Jesus is concerned about flowers and birds, He certainly cares about you and me.

Read: Matthew 6:25-34

Consider the lilies of the field . . . ; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. —Matthew 6:28-29

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2 Kings 17-18; John 3:19-36

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!

Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

Hello Kathy,...((HUGS))

Thanks, Galz, for introducing us to yet another of America’s many wonderful military heroes! He is an inspiration to the young soldiers of today!

Evening MA! *hugs*
How are you?

Evening Canteen!
How is everyone?

I never saw this on Free republic.

My father was there in the Rose Garden when Mr. Casamento received the Medal of Honor. My dad worked tirelessly for his cause after being alerted to it by my brother who saw a small story about his protect in DC in 1979.

I was present when my dad received a small box in the mail from Mr. Casamento’s widow. In the box was a note that simply said, “Tony wanted you to have this.” It was the medal of honor.

My dad and the Marine Corps league proudly displayed the medal for a year, before my father insisted that it be returned to his daughters.

Semper Fi — from my father — a former Marine and WWII vet. My dad did in less than 1 year, what no politician or other group could do for 38 years — he helped Tony get the recognition he earned in blood for his country.

I never saw this on Free republic.

My father was there in the Rose Garden when Mr. Casamento received the Medal of Honor. My dad worked tirelessly for his cause after being alerted to it by my brother who saw a small story about his protect in DC in 1979.

I was present when my dad received a small box in the mail from Mr. Casamento’s widow. In the box was a note that simply said, “Tony wanted you to have this.” It was the medal of honor.

My dad and the Marine Corps league proudly displayed the medal for a year, before my father insisted that it be returned to his daughters.

Semper Fi — from my father — a former Marine and WWII vet. My dad did in less than 1 year, what no politician or other group could do for 38 years — he helped Tony get the recognition he earned in blood for his country.