Tag Archives: Inspirational Veterans

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Posted on April 3, 2012 by asknod

The Wall, the sad truth A little history most people never knew. Interesting Veterans Statistics off the Vietnam Memorial Wall There are 58,267 names now listed on that polished black wall, including those added in 2010. The names are arranged … Continue reading →

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White Plains Police 1–Vets 0

Posted on April 1, 2012 by asknod

This is disgusting and it happens too frequently. Cops sometimes get a disease when too many congregate in the same place. Dead Marine Vet

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Lt. Bobby Ross

Posted on March 27, 2012 by asknod

This just in from member Bob in the funny shaped barbecue mitt state. A great song in the same vein as Sgt. Barry Sadler’s epochal  best-seller. I do hope he goes to the top of the charts. I must say … Continue reading →

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A Picture For Veterans

Posted on March 21, 2012 by asknod

This one will give you goose bumps – beautiful! Picture taken at the National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN on a June morning – as it appeared in the Minneapolis Star/Tribune. Talk about a picture being worth a thousand words! It says everything . … Continue reading →

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VN Vets A Dying Breed?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by asknod

I found this on Tricia’s page too. It was written in 2009 and is food for thought. http://tucsoncitizen.com/veteranveritas/2009/10/03/vietnam-veterans-fast-a-dying-breed/

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HOMELESS VETS

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

Well, as usual we are treated to Saturday morning news of Veterans-what else is important? As some know, in Southern California there is a large tract of land (400 acres) called the VA’s west LA campus. This was deeded in … Continue reading →

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COVA– FUGERE v. DERWINSKI–M-21 SHENANIGANS

Posted on March 16, 2012 by asknod

Oscar Fugere is not a name that rolls off the tongue gently. Regardless of that, his case represents a classic example of VA’s proclivity to take away with the left hand that which they so graciously presented to us with … Continue reading →

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From the Footlocker 5–Animal House–1981

Posted on February 28, 2012 by asknod

Once upon a time along the banks of the mighty Duwamish River, in the shadow of the 1st Ave. South bridge, lived a young electrician in a house boat. Well, perhaps a boat house. It was a boat that had … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS–HENDERSON v. SHINSEKI–EQUITABLE TOLLING

Posted on February 28, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’ve probably heard of  David L. Henderson’s legendary fight spanning more than a decade and 5 VA Sectretaries by now. Most Vets have. This is the stuff that good campfire stories are made of. Allow me to take … Continue reading →

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Better Not Pout, Better Not Shout

Posted on February 28, 2012 by asknod

Remember the old ditty from Santa Claus is Coming to Town? Just imagine yourself in Keith Roberts’ shoes.  I posted a not so flattering summary of his first tête a tête with the VA (and the CAVC) last year based … Continue reading →

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