6 years ago, I walked into a small restaurant with my best friend, Jillian, and her parents. Once we were seated, I looked around and saw a man dressed in a green camo uniform, constrained in a wheelchair. Upon further inspection, I realized this man was also missing his left arm. My friend’s dad, Chris, left the table, approaching the man. When he reached the table, he reached out towards the man, shaking his hand. The restaurant was pretty empty, so I could make out the words that Chris spoke.
“Thank you for your service,” he said.
“No, thank you,” the veteran replied, tears brimming in his eyes. Chris returned to the table, looking sort of sad. That night, Chris paid the man’s bill. Later when I asked why he did that, he replied,“That man dedicated his life to the stars and stripes,” in admiration. Later that night, I found out that Chris had also fought for our country. Chris became pretty good friends with the man in the green uniform, who, we later learned, was named Dave.
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Dave showed us that these responsibilities could be very simple. One that he loved to stress was voting. But I already knew what the simplest responsibility to America was. I’d known it from the second I laid eyes on Dave. Without even trying, he showed me that being proud of my country was my responsibility. Seeing how he had ‘dedicated his life to the stars and stripes’ had opened my eyes. I was able to see what an amazing country I had the opportunity to live in. I began to feel pride for my
It shows that no matter how many push-ups and how much stress he had to go through he never lost his will to succeed and become a Navy
up for what he believed in. So you should say thank you to a veteran for all of the hard work they do or did to protect our
I don’t support Yes California, because even though the state has the burden of subsidizing other states and it is making it hard for it’s people, it is not ready for this kind of transition, at least not right now. Yes California can wait a few more years until they can at least make their own currency and be able to fund the UC without needing to rely on federal funds. Yes California’s campaign is something that should be aspired to in the future once they are truly ready for this
He also thanked them for their services and for being so brave in
“I saw death right in my face that day, but that is also when I felt the most hope. I saw my unit pull together and work as an outstanding team. It has also widened my eyes to the grim reality of the service,” Dan recalled. Following the previous question I asked why we all should honor those who serve for our country, he responded, “They paid the final price, of loss of life. Why should we not honor and recognize those who gave up their lives to keep all of us free?
Chris even started a company called Craft International. This was a foundation that allowed veterans to work out with each other, staying fit and having a healthy mindset. Chris’s goal was to help soldiers stay in touch and overcome PTSD. Through all his life he did this and was always reaching out to people.
Thank you for all you do for our Republican Party here in Delaware. Your energy and support is so important to Delaware’s future! Congratulations on becoming a delegate for the 2016 Delaware State Convention! Because of your passion for conservative values and initiative to better our communities, Delaware is finally poised to stop one party rule. I have shared your passion and fought alongside you since my first senate race in 1994.
When Chris wasn't treading in the wild, risking his life, he was busy leaving an unintentional and lasting mark on the people that he met without even knowing. At a lone bar in Carthage,
How our soldiers must have so much courage to fight for our country. Many soldiers give their lives up for us because they have the courage to do so. They never give up, or get scared. They stay true to the country and all of us in it. They salute to our flag with no fear.
Persuasive Speech Ah Australia. The land of opportunity. The land of freedom and equality. The land of wealth and good health. The lucky country.
An estimated 7,000 came to attend a memorial service for the late SEAL at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. There was a highway dedicated to him and a memorial erected in his honor in Odessa, his hometown. Eddie Ray Routh, the person responsible for his death, was sentenced to life in prison without parole, just minutes after the verdict was made. A fitting punishment for a cold-blooded killer like him. Taya Kyle, Chris’s widow, wrote a book detailing how she coped with her tragic loss, and ultimately celebrated his life and military career, called “American Wife.”
Once upon a time in the wonderful world of Australia, there lived a Kangaroo, a Tasmanian devil, and a spooky Snake. One day, the Kangaroo, known for his pretentious ways, sat on the top of the hill and yelled, “I am the fastest swimmer in all of Australia, no one can swim faster or better than me!” In the distance, you could here the Tasmanian Devil say, “That’s a lie and you know it, you scallywag! I am the fastest swimmer in the whole East!”. Then the Snake chimed in saying “You’re all fools, I am the best swimmer in the whole wide world.”
Whether you like guns or you hate them, you must understand that the ownership of firearms is a right; A RIGHT…NOT a privilege. You must understand that America is a republic, NOT a democracy. That means that our rights cannot be changed or ended by a vote. ““The Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States, who are peaceable citizens, from keeping their own arms.” – Samuel Adams” It is your right (as protected by the first amendment) to oppose the 2nd amendment.
In last night presidential debate Donald Trump would concede to Hilary Clinton. Trump went on to say that the elections where rigged and urged election officials and supporters to watch the voting places like in Chicago and Pennsylvania. Trumps induction encounter is invalid. There is a nature process that takes place, the votes are hand counted and certified. Although there is no law that any candidate has to concede Trump is on a slippy slope , Trumps evaluation of a generalization is the hole bases of his not conceding defeat.
Good Morning. I am the delegate from the United States of America. The United States is located here on the map. The United States has a population of 324,631,000 people. This makes us as the third highest population in the world.