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. …show more content…
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
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,
I still feel their loss. I still ache for my failure to protect them.” He had an elevated level of selflessness, and this desire to help his comrades literally saved
“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?
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
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.
Persuasive Speech Ah Australia. The land of opportunity. The land of freedom and equality. The land of wealth and good health. The lucky country.
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.”
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.
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
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.
There is a desire that burns in every human, a flaming will to go beyond into the unknown, to reach new hieghts, and brave terrible lows. Death, is one of the greatest unknowns that faces us. An emptiness, a border, a test to the respects of the human race that we may defeat our most unfatiguable enemy. That we may live forever. Yet, while we still ponder on the depth of the deep end of life's pool, there are those who have immortalized themselves, those who have become the torches that keep our desire for more alight.
First and foremost, I’d like to warmly greet everyone participating in such a significant conference. I would also like to express my gratitude to everyone who organized this event, and, especially, to Valerie Reed and the BETO team, who were kind enough to invite me to be here today with all of you. It is a great honor for me to deliver a keynote speech on behalf of ABBI. Not only because it is for me a great opportunity to offer a few perspectives from Brazil, but, largely, because it is both humbling and inspiring to be amongst you all.
Hi Raymur, I was hoping you could possibly help me. I am trying to obtain a current list of PTA Council Officers for Redondo Beach. Hanh Archer Vice President with the Redondo Beach Education Foundation is in need of this information. I was told you might be able to help with this?
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.