I came across something today that was released just before Thanksgiving. It is of Lt. Col. Oliver North giving a speech to the NRA. It is perhaps one of the most moving tributes to our brave men and women in harms' way that I have ever seen.

I am grateful to one of my listeners on 540 WFLA who - like many others - continues to exchange e-mail with me or to follow me on Facebook. For it is she who sent me this link this morning. She is not looking for praise. She does not wish me to name her. She merely wrote: "This is what we do... we're Americans."

It is interesting because it was an e-mail that she forwarded to me. And on the first forwaders (hopefully that's a word!) had this to say:

"This is a great video, have plenty of Kleenex on hand. This is one of the most moving and enlightening speeches that I have ever seen, give by one our own great Americans, Lt. Col. Oliver North. For those of you who lean a little left, watch the video and then do as you wish with it.

Sincerely,


Don Wiley

Former Marine Fighter Pilot


He is not joking. It is indeed one of the most moving speeches about our heroes that I have ever seen. Turn off all distractions while you watch it.


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Posted by Simon Conway on 01/26/2010 02:23 PM   Comments (9)   US Military in the ActiveRain Channel   oliver north, us military, tribute  
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JAN
26
2010
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Thank you Simon for sharing this with us.  I re-blogged it.

God Bless Our Troops.
6:00pm • #1
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Simon,

I have always admired Col. North. Thanks for sharing this speech.
6:21pm • #2
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Simon - Back in the early days of the Iraq war, when news organizations were embedded with infantry or Marine elements, the constant thread that was woven through their reporting was the simple phrase, "Where do we get these young men".  For those brief periods of time, the reporters were not talking about politics or weapons of mass destruction.  They reported with wonder at the skill, dedication and selflessness of the soldiers in the field.  Despite the diversity of their background, they put themselves in harm's way with pride and a feeling that they were a part of something bigger than themselves.  They reported on the high morale and the singleness of purpose that was a part of every man or woman who wore the uniform in a combat zone.  

And I am intensely proud of each and every one of them.  

Thank you for providing this eloquent reminder from LTC  North.
6:41pm • #3
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Ollie North rocks my world Simon.  He is a true American Hero.
8:34pm • #4
JAN
27
2010

Thanks Simon!  I re-blogged!
7:49am • #5
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Simon- Excellent. Colonel North is a great speaker and he proves it yet again in this video. Thanks for posting it. I am reblogging it.
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Simon,  this is great.  I re-blogged it.  Ollie has always inspired me with his War Stories.  I love watching them.
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I love this Simon, Col. North is a great American and I have the greatest respect for him. 
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