[Mr. Silverback]

The Good Stuff for 1 July, 2005

The Word
"Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence."--Proverbs 3:31,32

The Quote
"That is not to say that we can relax our readiness to defend ourselves. Our armament must be adequate to the needs, but our faith is not primarily in these machines of defense but in ourselves." --Admiral Chester Nimitz

The Joke
Labor-saving tip: The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

The Hero--Today’s Medal of Honor Recipient

ROBERT ANDERSON

USS Crusader

Anderson's bravery could not save Keokuk, which sank off Charleston after heavy damage from Confederate batteries.

Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
Born: 1841, Ireland
Accredited to: New Hampshire
Awarded: 10 July 1863
Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Crusader and the Keokuk during various actions of those vessels. Carrying out his duties skillfully while on board the U.S.S. Crusader, Q.M. Anderson, on all occasions, set forth the greatest intrepidity and devotion. During the attack on Charleston, while serving on board the U.S.S. Keokuk, Q.M. Anderson was stationed at the wheel when shot penetrated the house and, with the scattering of the iron, used his own body as a shield for his commanding officer.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Mr. S. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mr S, for The Good Stuff

Thank you, Quartermaster Robert Anderson, for your service to America.

[luvie]

Thanks, again, for the Good Stuff! Golly, there were a lot of Andersons in the roster of Medal of Honor recipients! God bless them all!