As most who have followed this space for any amount of time are well aware, I hail from what is still the great State of Alabama. God let fly with a powerful set of storms a year ago today, and I know my life- and that of many, many more in my Sweet Home, Alabama will never be the same.
For the families of those whom God called home a year ago, Alabama remembers today.
To those from around the state, nation and world who have contributed to the rebuilding efforts, Alabama says thank you … (2 comments)
anniversary: Alabama Fights On- 3 Months Down
- 07/27/11 10:21 AM
Alabama Fights On- 3 Months Down The author of the following essay "The Real Estate Commission Will Always Remember" is D. Philip Lasater, Executive Director of the Alabama Real Estate Commission. I thank God that my Real Estate Commission remembers. Though a Florida resident for 4 years as of next week, I remain an Alabama licensee as well- and a proud one. To all who have answered the calls for relief thus far, and those that will answer the continuing needs of my brothers and sisters back in my Sweet Home Alabama as the days go by and other anniversaries pass- … (0 comments)
anniversary: 14 Years Down- 7/25/97
- 07/26/11 11:50 AM
14 Years Down- 7/25/97: At times it seems like forever ago, and at times it seems like yesterday. In a way, I guess it's both.
You see, the image above is taken from the report of an accident I had that day. Could've been worse...could've been a lot worse. Living in D.C. (Alexandria, VA if you want to be particular) at the time, I left work in Fairfax and waved goodbye to a buddy in the parking lot. The next thing I knew, I was in an ambulance. A couple of paramedics asked me "What happened?"- and I asked them the same … (8 comments)
The above photos are both of the U.S.S. Stark (FFG-31). The photo on the left was taken on May 17, 1987- as she gave way a bit after absorbing two Exocet missiles fired from an Iraqi Mirage jet. The "accidental" strike from a pilot who later claimed he thought the Stark was an Iranian oil tanker took the lives of 37 young men. It remains to this day the last time an enemy projectile has hit a U.S. Navy ship. The photo on the right shows the Stark's crew manning the rails as she arrived back in Mayport, FL … (4 comments)
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Alabama Remembers 4/27/11
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