Military

Most parents,, I would think, find their offspring joining the military a very noble thing and a step in the right direction when preparing your future. But what if three of your four kids wanted to join at the same time?

It seems to me that I heard we'd have our troops back by the end of the year and that was three (3) years ago. Thousands are obviously still deployed so American Military Family, twice a year, rounds up the troops here at home and sends tons of care packages to troops overseas and you can help this Saturday.

There are those times in a parent's lives when their kids do something that proves they actually do listen and pay attention once in awhile. Today was one of those days for me and another proud Dad moment all because of a shirt.

Thursday was officially military night at Country Jam, so the crowd was decked out in red, white and blue. Known for their patriotism, Montgomery Gentry put on a great show that had fan jamming out and partying until late into the night. Everyone celebrated in their own unique way, and we grabbed some photos from the crowd.

A good friend mine, Kenny Oldson and his wife Nancy, invited me on a Father's Day ride to go pay our respects to his Grandfather who is buried in Minturn and also trained and served with the 10th Mountain Division between Red Cliff and Leadville. What a storied past it must have been for Voyde Oldson.

There is no doubt the United States Army has suffered greatly the last couple months taking more casualties than any other branch of the service; three (3) more have paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. As irony would have it, I visited the original training site of the 10th Mountain Division up near Leadville CO on Father's Day and today I see we have lost 2 from that very division. Why do we continue to let American's die for someone else's freedom? Enough is enough...

They are older than the country itself. The United States Army, protecting our borders, constitution and flag since 1775. Recently, the Army has suffered more casualties overseas than any other branch of the military so today, on Flag Day, make sure to thank the Army Veteran in your life.

There is no doubt the United States Army has suffered greatly the last couple months taking more casualties than any other branch of the service as four (4) more have paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. If I had the money for a flag pole my flag would fly lighted at half staff 24/7/365 until all our soldiers were home; they keep dying every week for someone else's freedom and I think enough is enough.

June 6, 1944. A day all of us are tied to in one way or the other. It was 69 years ago today that one of the largest 'single day' invasions in military history took place. Here are some interesting facts:

Five (5) more soldiers have paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. Please remember, “Freedom” isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it; just like these four brave men. Please make it a point to share this on your FB pages and social media sites so that everyone knows, every week, that these young men and women continue to die every week.

Todd Harding and his wife visited the traveling Vietnam Wall memorial in Fort Collins on Friday afternoon. They have some pictures to share with you.

There are a number of Memorial Day Events in Northern Colorado. These are the big ones.