Charley Barnes' Blog

I have no more respect than I do for those who served in Vietnam; for many reasons. They are all hero's on my book when you talk to most of the Vietnam Vets, the last thing they think of themselves as are hero's and Army SP4 George Elliott is no different.

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Get ready for a nice icy snowy blast this weekend here in Northern Colorado. Just be glad we don't live on the East coast but if you plan on flying, you may have to re-schedule.

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The average American has probably had at least one phone call from a collection agency and too say they are usually less than friendly is an understatement. This company though stooped to tactics that are just unimaginable.

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Was Vice President Joe Biden caught off camera admitting the new Gun Control measures wouldn't actually stop mass (school) shootings after saying it would?

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Who hasn't thunk it? One thing we are raised knowing is how to not spread germs so what better way than to blow out birthday candles and share the joy. Australia today announced they now have a solution for this rampant problem.

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It captured the hearts of millions and still the talk of the town. The "Brotherhood" commercial that Budweiser threw together was one of the best, ever. Now, the superstar of the commercial has a new name.

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It's been a few years now since announcing that the 2014 Superbowl will be played in an outside venue on the East coast, New Jersey to be exact. It's about time. Football is a man's game and should not pander to warm climate venues only.

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I'm not sure what the confusion is for best commercial during the 2013 Superbowl. It was hands down the piece that Dodge put together. It was the only commercial that actually made me want to buy something.

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The Board of Directors for The Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run are still looking for 100 volunteers that want to help plant 2000 trees in Rist Canyon the first weekend of May.

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I have now been doing these Monday "Killed In Action" post's for about 60 straight weeks as a reminder to all of us to never forget those who gave their very life on foreign soil so that we may live with the freedom we have. It's a great feeling to not have to report anyone this week but as irony would have it, the greatest military sniper, ever, lost his life to a coward after being shot in the back by a former Marine. What follows is just a small tribute to Navy Seal Chris "The Devil of Ramadi" Kyle.

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To answer that question I would have to say "Extremely." But when brother has the record for jumping a Semi Tractor Trailer you know it's only a matter of time before the other wants to do even better. So, did he?

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It’s Friday and I love Friday. I love them for a lot of things but I love them especially so I can share and honor a local hero that is or has served our country. This week’s hero is from Fort Collins - Specialist (E4) Jonathon Colten Sanders.

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