When we were in Honolulu, Hawaii, visiting the Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona memorial was high on the list. Upon entering the room, the solemn respect for those lives lost was evident. As the video recounting the tragedy began to play, silent tears rolled down my face for each and every person who perished that day.
Let us gives thanks to our military personnel who step up every day despite any and all conditions here and across the world to protect our interests and keep us safe from harm. God bless them all!
Veterans, especially those who are disabled, need resources for improving day to day life. The Property Tax Exemption is one way to ease the financial strain for many of them. For six years now, legislative efforts to eliminate property tax liability for disabled veterans has been in play. More than half of the states in the U.S. offer some sort of exemption.
In my opinion, every state should offer the Property Tax Exemption.
“If you’re a disabled veteran, in almost every single jurisdiction, you can petition your local taxing authority and you can have all of your local real … (2 comments)
To the men and women who sacrificed their all in the name of their country when others dared not, THANK YOU ALL! You are true heroes who deserve far more recognition than you have received! You will always be remembered in the hearts of the people who knew and still love you! Rest in Peace.
If given the opportunity, shake the hand of a military person and say THANKS any day of the year! It feels good, just try it and you'll see! … (8 comments)
military personnel: In the name of FREEDOM.
- 07/04/14 12:11 AM
The sacrifices military men and women endure are clearly evident. Some have perished in the name of freedom or while protecting America's interests and some are often separated from family and friends for lengthy periods of time, distanced from everything they know.
(Picture represents a father, Robert E. Graves, P.O.W. - Korean War and his only son, Randolph E. Graves, Killed in Action - Vietnam War who stepped up in the name of their country and paid in full.) So, at the start of the long holiday weekend, please give some thought to the people who have led the way. To those who are … (12 comments)
Aside from the activities you may attend for the Memorial Day weekend, please remember to give thanks to our country's military for their service now and then and especially those who gave their all for the freedoms we continue to enjoy today. Thank you to my husband Michael Nerdin for his 20+ years of loyal service to the Navy, to my dad John, my father-in-law Kenneth, my brother Steve Kubat, my Uncle Terry Beck, my brother-in-laws Randy Nerdin, Gary Mossor, Jim Wenzl, Jeff Brothers and And also to Rhonda Nerdin Morrisand Tom Morris, thank you, thank you , thank you! Happy Sunday … (11 comments)
military personnel: Tour Graceland FREE on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 - Armed Forces Day!
- 05/11/12 02:33 AM
Tour Graceland FREE on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 - Armed Forces Day! As a show of appreciation, all men and women who have served or are currently serving are invited to Graceland for a FREE TOUR! Get the Elvis experience firsthand as you move through his private home. Present your military I.D. and receive the Platinum Tour that offers: A self-guided tour of the mansion Elvis's Auto Museum ~ includes airplanes Entrance into several other Elvis attractions I sure wish I was in Tennessee tomorrow so I could walk the same halls as The King once did. Even after all these years, he is still … (6 comments)
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In Honor of Pearl Harbor ~ December 7, 1941
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