Happy Birthday America©
Happy Birthday America, somehow it is, you continue to live,
even after all of the times, you gave all you possibly could give.
Of your youngest and best, the promising rest, so many bodies and souls,
standing their guard and in battles reward, in the air, at sea and in foxholes.
Your sacrifices great, spread across the seas, and continents all around this Earth,
under circumstances seemingly impossible, you did what you must, and suffered the dearth.
You have fought bravely against our enemies, both the domestic and the foreign,
and continued proudly, with Old Glory out front, and refused all disdain and scorn.
A call for rights & liberties: and freedom & justice, sprung from New England’s countryside;
conceived, protected, birthed and nurtured; a gift from God Almighty, and reason for our pride.
America, as we celebrate your birthday again, in troubled and tragic times, with a new year squarely in our sights,
we also celebrate your God given birthday gifts, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Happy Birthday America©
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick on Point Man Ministries
Friday, June 20, 2008
JULY©
JULY©
Summer here and now in full swingfolks are busy, doing Summer things.Camping, boating, fishing...more,as long as it can be done, outdoors.Commitment to Independence, on July 4th is made,gratefully, with picnics, and fireworks, after the parade.Great sacrifices remembered, for liberty and freedom,continued this day, protecting country, family and home.The month of July, from end to end, each and every part, Here in the Reno, NV area, we proudly celebrate the Arts.
http://www.renoisartown.com/
The heat is on, the sun begins to bake,everyone's mind’s, on going to the lake.Be sure to use plenty of sun screen,or your sunburn, will surely ache.Everywhere now, as we look around,hillsides, parks and lawns turn brown!The heat is intense, the air, it is dry,water twice a week, or it'll surely die!July rapidly closing, time now is in flight.A new month beginning, with old sounds and sights,before you know, it soon will be, "Hot August Nights".
http://www.hotaugustnights.net/
RandomlyRamblingRick, July©
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Summer here and now in full swingfolks are busy, doing Summer things.Camping, boating, fishing...more,as long as it can be done, outdoors.Commitment to Independence, on July 4th is made,gratefully, with picnics, and fireworks, after the parade.Great sacrifices remembered, for liberty and freedom,continued this day, protecting country, family and home.The month of July, from end to end, each and every part, Here in the Reno, NV area, we proudly celebrate the Arts.
http://www.renoisartown.com/
The heat is on, the sun begins to bake,everyone's mind’s, on going to the lake.Be sure to use plenty of sun screen,or your sunburn, will surely ache.Everywhere now, as we look around,hillsides, parks and lawns turn brown!The heat is intense, the air, it is dry,water twice a week, or it'll surely die!July rapidly closing, time now is in flight.A new month beginning, with old sounds and sights,before you know, it soon will be, "Hot August Nights".
http://www.hotaugustnights.net/
RandomlyRamblingRick, July©
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Fathers' Day Ramblings
Fathers’ Day Ramblings
Father's Day is Only a Week Away©
We all know Father's Day, is usually not a real big deal
and from Mom and her day, none of it we'd ever steal.
But I think for Dad, its time he got his just due
so for the next few days, that's exactly what I'll do.
Unlike Mom, Dad's thoughts are not so sticky sweet,
so if anything seems offensive, hit the button named delete.
Some Dad originals, and some Dad thoughts from some others,
will arrive to share, with all Dads who are our brothers.
Remember too, husbands, brothers, nephews and all granddads,
include all sons-in-law, cousins, and other kinds of Dads.
Through the years, Dad's Day, has brought me joy and pride,
whether with my own Dad, or with my children by my side.
So here we go, the week ahead, thoughts both happy and sad,
but most of all, they are sent along to honor dear old Dad.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Father's Day is Only a Week Away©
About My Dad©
I wish to write to you, about my Dad,he was the one and only, that I had.
Besides all that, he was special to me,he was the best darn Dad, he could be.
Was he perfect? I'd have to say, not quite,but for me, my Dad was quite alright.
Long gone from this world, he remains in me,as an imperfect Dad, who wished he could be.
I don't judge his shortcomings, nor things left undone, and hope my children don't either, daughters or sons. You see, Dads are not perfect, though try like they might,but miss them you do, once gone forever, out of your sight. Remember the best times, remember one and all you have had,for the best times remembered, keeps you ever, close to your Dad.
RandomlyRamblingRick, About My Dad©,
Edward R. Shuster, Sr. May 28, 1902- January 6, 1971)
Happy Dad's Day to the Fathers of All Our Grandchildren©
The weekend soon gone, dedicated to Father,never quite like for Mom, less fuss and less bother,but memories we have, some happy, some sad,for that someone so special, we call our Dad. Once said, any man can be a Father,but takes a special man, to be a Dad. To the Dads, of our grandchildren, you are the best Dads, they could have had. Perfect Dads, well, that might be stretching it a lot,but no other Dads could love and care for them, as you do, since you give it all you've got. We want you to know how proud we are of you,and know that your children, also feel, the way we do. We understand why your children proudly consider you, as their hero and their star. And with pride and much gratitude,to know, what kind of men, their Dad's really are.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Happy Dad's Day to the Fathers of All Our Grandchildren©
What I'd Like for Father's Day©
What do you think Dad would like for Father’s Day?
What do you want for Father’s Day, Dad? Not uncommon questions, but they prompted this Dad to think what he’d like most if he could have the gift of his choice from his children. The gift he would like to receive the most would be to have a letter from his children; not a group letter, but individual letters, written or typed, it matters not, but an individualized letter to your Dad telling him what you think you’d like him to know. My Dad left this world without ever knowing the many things, thoughts as an adult, I would have liked to have shared with him, had he still been alive, when I was 30 years old, and 35, 40, 50, and now at 63. So, if you are thinking about a present for your Dad for Fathers’ Day, write him a letter. Neckties and tee-shirts and barbeque mitts all disappear, but your thoughts and words will forever stay with your Dad.
Love Always, Dad
RandomlyRamblingRick, What I'd Like for Father's Day©
Fathers Day, Now is Gone©
Fathers Day, now is gone, for another year, with some memories glad and some memories sad, some laughs and joy, and a couple of tears. Time to reflect now upon, only those memories good, and remember, what Fathers Day, is really all about,to be the best darn Father, that any Father ever could.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Fathers Day, Now is Gone©
Father's Day is Only a Week Away©
We all know Father's Day, is usually not a real big deal
and from Mom and her day, none of it we'd ever steal.
But I think for Dad, its time he got his just due
so for the next few days, that's exactly what I'll do.
Unlike Mom, Dad's thoughts are not so sticky sweet,
so if anything seems offensive, hit the button named delete.
Some Dad originals, and some Dad thoughts from some others,
will arrive to share, with all Dads who are our brothers.
Remember too, husbands, brothers, nephews and all granddads,
include all sons-in-law, cousins, and other kinds of Dads.
Through the years, Dad's Day, has brought me joy and pride,
whether with my own Dad, or with my children by my side.
So here we go, the week ahead, thoughts both happy and sad,
but most of all, they are sent along to honor dear old Dad.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Father's Day is Only a Week Away©
About My Dad©
I wish to write to you, about my Dad,he was the one and only, that I had.
Besides all that, he was special to me,he was the best darn Dad, he could be.
Was he perfect? I'd have to say, not quite,but for me, my Dad was quite alright.
Long gone from this world, he remains in me,as an imperfect Dad, who wished he could be.
I don't judge his shortcomings, nor things left undone, and hope my children don't either, daughters or sons. You see, Dads are not perfect, though try like they might,but miss them you do, once gone forever, out of your sight. Remember the best times, remember one and all you have had,for the best times remembered, keeps you ever, close to your Dad.
RandomlyRamblingRick, About My Dad©,
Edward R. Shuster, Sr. May 28, 1902- January 6, 1971)
Happy Dad's Day to the Fathers of All Our Grandchildren©
The weekend soon gone, dedicated to Father,never quite like for Mom, less fuss and less bother,but memories we have, some happy, some sad,for that someone so special, we call our Dad. Once said, any man can be a Father,but takes a special man, to be a Dad. To the Dads, of our grandchildren, you are the best Dads, they could have had. Perfect Dads, well, that might be stretching it a lot,but no other Dads could love and care for them, as you do, since you give it all you've got. We want you to know how proud we are of you,and know that your children, also feel, the way we do. We understand why your children proudly consider you, as their hero and their star. And with pride and much gratitude,to know, what kind of men, their Dad's really are.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Happy Dad's Day to the Fathers of All Our Grandchildren©
What I'd Like for Father's Day©
What do you think Dad would like for Father’s Day?
What do you want for Father’s Day, Dad? Not uncommon questions, but they prompted this Dad to think what he’d like most if he could have the gift of his choice from his children. The gift he would like to receive the most would be to have a letter from his children; not a group letter, but individual letters, written or typed, it matters not, but an individualized letter to your Dad telling him what you think you’d like him to know. My Dad left this world without ever knowing the many things, thoughts as an adult, I would have liked to have shared with him, had he still been alive, when I was 30 years old, and 35, 40, 50, and now at 63. So, if you are thinking about a present for your Dad for Fathers’ Day, write him a letter. Neckties and tee-shirts and barbeque mitts all disappear, but your thoughts and words will forever stay with your Dad.
Love Always, Dad
RandomlyRamblingRick, What I'd Like for Father's Day©
Fathers Day, Now is Gone©
Fathers Day, now is gone, for another year, with some memories glad and some memories sad, some laughs and joy, and a couple of tears. Time to reflect now upon, only those memories good, and remember, what Fathers Day, is really all about,to be the best darn Father, that any Father ever could.
RandomlyRamblingRick, Fathers Day, Now is Gone©
Saturday, May 31, 2008
McCain Reno visit promps metaphor
Gannett 5.28.08
Reno Gazette Journal
McCain Reno visit prompts supporter metaphor
Presidential hopeful US Senator John McCain's May 28th Reno, NV visit and Townhall meeting prompted local Blogger and "now" supporter RandomlyRamblingRick to sum up his support of Senator McCain in a down home metaphor.
Reno Gazette Journal
McCain Reno visit prompts supporter metaphor
Presidential hopeful US Senator John McCain's May 28th Reno, NV visit and Townhall meeting prompted local Blogger and "now" supporter RandomlyRamblingRick to sum up his support of Senator McCain in a down home metaphor.
"McCain's not the one I came to the dance with, but he's the one I'll be going home with."
RamblingRick shared his metaphor in a Townhall floor interview with Reno Channel 2 reporters. RandomlyRamblingRick, syndicated blog name for Richard G. Shuster, from Sparks, says "it is not too bad of an analogy of many GOP, DEM and Independent voters who started this year's Presidential primary elections and caucuses with distinctly different choices, but have, with albeit some reluctance, have chosen Senator John McCain to finish the race, with their first choices out of the race and, Rick added, horrified at the prospects of more of the Clintons known actions or supporting the unknown ones of Obama."
Shuster stated, "I'm a Veteran, and the father of 3 veterans, so I must support McCain and his strong stance on ending the war on terror by winning it. We cannot turn our backs on the body of one fallen comrade and make his death to have been in vain. McCain is the only candidate left with the know-how and stamina to see it through." "Also, Senator McCain, is a former Prisoner of War who was horribly tortured in Vietnam and knows the pain of his fellow veterans, he is the most likely to stand up for appropriate and adequate care of our veterans."
Rick pointed out, "anybody with any concerns about our nation's economic future, burdensome taxes, investment and retirement values and shaky mortgage and home building plights, would have to favor McCain over tax and spenders Clinton or Obama."
Not pleased by several key McCain domestic policies; pro-amnesty, lacking border security, uneven international trade and un-addressed re-building of America, Shuster stated "we will just have to stay on top of things and insist the McCain administration follows the will of the people on these issues."
Rick agreed with McCain's statements of alternative energy sources; nuclear, wind, geothermal, solar, and all other reasonable avenues need to be tapped, "that's something we have all known for decades, must be pursued in earnest"; but taking exception again, Rick said,: "I am disappointed that little or no emphasis was made by McCain to open our underground and underwater petroleum fields and pump and refine and use American oil instead oil from those who are enemies or antagonists."
RandomlyRamblingRick left off with a hopeful note; "Rebuilding America, on many fronts, is necessary to return our country to its former greatness. I am hopeful, President McCain would surround himself with this nation's best and finest, and to address each aspect that is required to restore our republic." "Among the qualified would be those we originally took to the dance, the other fine, qualified candidates, from all parties."
RandomlyRamblingRick, McCain visit prompts supporter metaphor
RamblingRick shared his metaphor in a Townhall floor interview with Reno Channel 2 reporters. RandomlyRamblingRick, syndicated blog name for Richard G. Shuster, from Sparks, says "it is not too bad of an analogy of many GOP, DEM and Independent voters who started this year's Presidential primary elections and caucuses with distinctly different choices, but have, with albeit some reluctance, have chosen Senator John McCain to finish the race, with their first choices out of the race and, Rick added, horrified at the prospects of more of the Clintons known actions or supporting the unknown ones of Obama."
Shuster stated, "I'm a Veteran, and the father of 3 veterans, so I must support McCain and his strong stance on ending the war on terror by winning it. We cannot turn our backs on the body of one fallen comrade and make his death to have been in vain. McCain is the only candidate left with the know-how and stamina to see it through." "Also, Senator McCain, is a former Prisoner of War who was horribly tortured in Vietnam and knows the pain of his fellow veterans, he is the most likely to stand up for appropriate and adequate care of our veterans."
Rick pointed out, "anybody with any concerns about our nation's economic future, burdensome taxes, investment and retirement values and shaky mortgage and home building plights, would have to favor McCain over tax and spenders Clinton or Obama."
Not pleased by several key McCain domestic policies; pro-amnesty, lacking border security, uneven international trade and un-addressed re-building of America, Shuster stated "we will just have to stay on top of things and insist the McCain administration follows the will of the people on these issues."
Rick agreed with McCain's statements of alternative energy sources; nuclear, wind, geothermal, solar, and all other reasonable avenues need to be tapped, "that's something we have all known for decades, must be pursued in earnest"; but taking exception again, Rick said,: "I am disappointed that little or no emphasis was made by McCain to open our underground and underwater petroleum fields and pump and refine and use American oil instead oil from those who are enemies or antagonists."
RandomlyRamblingRick left off with a hopeful note; "Rebuilding America, on many fronts, is necessary to return our country to its former greatness. I am hopeful, President McCain would surround himself with this nation's best and finest, and to address each aspect that is required to restore our republic." "Among the qualified would be those we originally took to the dance, the other fine, qualified candidates, from all parties."
RandomlyRamblingRick, McCain visit prompts supporter metaphor
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The sentiment and the meaning of Memorial Day
The sentiment and the meaning of Memorial Day is long entrenched in the history of this old Veteran and proud father of Veterans.
Keeping History Alive©
I was blessed to grow-up in Pennsylvania. I need not tell you of the wealth of this nation’s history that occurred in the Commonwealth colony of Penn’s Woods.
I was exposed, from my earliest remembrances, by family, community and schools to the richness of our history. I was blessed with teachers who took the time to point out our local history, our state’s role in the beginnings of what became the United States and mostly of the people who were part of it all. We learned about not only the well-known’s, but our un-known’s, as well; all the peoples of so many ethnic and religious backgrounds and their origins. We became proud of our diversity through our being united in cause and home and hope for a better future. We did not place our differences ahead of our commonalities. We built our lives on both.
My family, paternal and maternal, has representative histories of most of the early settlers of this continent. Starting in the 1600s, continuing through the 1700’s and 1800’s, they came. They came hopeful, they came brave, they came humble and they came grateful. They adopted and were adopted by the new land they now called home. They built the farms, villages, towns and great cities, they established trade and commerce, they raised and loved their families, they tilled the land, they built their houses of worship, they donned the uniforms of freedom, they depended upon their faith in an Almighty God to see them through and they were part of the development of the greatest experiment in the history of humanity, the experiment of a representative democratic-republic, a land of freedom, a land of expression, a land of liberty, and a land of justice, for all.
To have lived in the once colonial frontiers where Washington walked as a young man in the King’s service during the French and Indian Wars; To have ancestors mentioned in Washington’s early communications with his commanding officer; To have retraced the lawful immigration of ancestors from multiple places in what was then called Europa, to their new homes in the Middle-Atlantic and New England colonies; To follow those brave soul’s paths to and through the known frontiers and beyond; To be familiar and comfortable with the lands and homesteads of those principled adventurers; To visit the hallowed burial spots of so many kin who fought in every war era from the French and Indian Wars, the Revolutionary War , the War of 1812, the Civil War, Spanish American War, WW1, WW2, & Korea. To have experienced these things has kept their history alive in my mind and heart.I am grateful for the teachers who helped me to learn and understand so much.
I am grateful I learned to read the histories of my ancestry, I am grateful I can count my blessings for all the gifts of freedom I have, I am grateful for the sense of history that gives me perspective for today and tomorrow.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Keeping History Alive©
Who Were Our Immigrant Ancestors? ©
In our family ancestry in America, beginning with 1638 and since, from public records, all our ancestors came in the legal way, from Germany, Normandy, and all over the British Isles; England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales.
They came, they worked, they built, they protected and they cared for their families and became Americans. Some spoke German, others Gaelic, some English and other dialects, too, but all adopted English as their language for it was the language of America. They paid their taxes and contributed to their communities, their churches and those in need.
They shared their children as soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen and fiercely supported and defended their country, America.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Who Were Our Immigrant Ancestors? ©
Richard G. Shuster (from Rick’s Random Ramblings, Memorial Day 2008)
Have a safe, enjoyable and reflective Memorial Day weekend....rgs
rgsjesshuster@att.net
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Keeping History Alive©
I was blessed to grow-up in Pennsylvania. I need not tell you of the wealth of this nation’s history that occurred in the Commonwealth colony of Penn’s Woods.
I was exposed, from my earliest remembrances, by family, community and schools to the richness of our history. I was blessed with teachers who took the time to point out our local history, our state’s role in the beginnings of what became the United States and mostly of the people who were part of it all. We learned about not only the well-known’s, but our un-known’s, as well; all the peoples of so many ethnic and religious backgrounds and their origins. We became proud of our diversity through our being united in cause and home and hope for a better future. We did not place our differences ahead of our commonalities. We built our lives on both.
My family, paternal and maternal, has representative histories of most of the early settlers of this continent. Starting in the 1600s, continuing through the 1700’s and 1800’s, they came. They came hopeful, they came brave, they came humble and they came grateful. They adopted and were adopted by the new land they now called home. They built the farms, villages, towns and great cities, they established trade and commerce, they raised and loved their families, they tilled the land, they built their houses of worship, they donned the uniforms of freedom, they depended upon their faith in an Almighty God to see them through and they were part of the development of the greatest experiment in the history of humanity, the experiment of a representative democratic-republic, a land of freedom, a land of expression, a land of liberty, and a land of justice, for all.
To have lived in the once colonial frontiers where Washington walked as a young man in the King’s service during the French and Indian Wars; To have ancestors mentioned in Washington’s early communications with his commanding officer; To have retraced the lawful immigration of ancestors from multiple places in what was then called Europa, to their new homes in the Middle-Atlantic and New England colonies; To follow those brave soul’s paths to and through the known frontiers and beyond; To be familiar and comfortable with the lands and homesteads of those principled adventurers; To visit the hallowed burial spots of so many kin who fought in every war era from the French and Indian Wars, the Revolutionary War , the War of 1812, the Civil War, Spanish American War, WW1, WW2, & Korea. To have experienced these things has kept their history alive in my mind and heart.I am grateful for the teachers who helped me to learn and understand so much.
I am grateful I learned to read the histories of my ancestry, I am grateful I can count my blessings for all the gifts of freedom I have, I am grateful for the sense of history that gives me perspective for today and tomorrow.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Keeping History Alive©
Who Were Our Immigrant Ancestors? ©
In our family ancestry in America, beginning with 1638 and since, from public records, all our ancestors came in the legal way, from Germany, Normandy, and all over the British Isles; England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales.
They came, they worked, they built, they protected and they cared for their families and became Americans. Some spoke German, others Gaelic, some English and other dialects, too, but all adopted English as their language for it was the language of America. They paid their taxes and contributed to their communities, their churches and those in need.
They shared their children as soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen and fiercely supported and defended their country, America.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Who Were Our Immigrant Ancestors? ©
Richard G. Shuster (from Rick’s Random Ramblings, Memorial Day 2008)
Have a safe, enjoyable and reflective Memorial Day weekend....rgs
rgsjesshuster@att.net
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Memorial Day Thoughts
Memorial Day Thoughts
Memorial Day Memories©
A serious time, yet one that always brings hope…. It seems like yesterday, when but a lad of eleven, twelve and thirteen, back in Union City, PA. I was a junior member of the VFW Post Drum and Bugle Corps, an adventure I shall never forget and always cherish. A time that I learned of wars and of those who fought them and those who remained at home to await the return of their loved ones. I learned the deepest respect for the old timers and their stories of valor and fear and faith and courage, often in eulogies at graveside. The drums beat cadence, the glockenspiels called the order, and the bugles recalled taps in honor of all who passed in the line of duty, as they hav e done for time beyond my memory and will, I hope, long after I am gone.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day Memories©
Vietnam Era Veteran, Father of 3 Gulf War Era Veterans
Memorial Day Ramblings©
Memorial Day Weekend- Please Remember Our Veterans' On Memorial Day, and every day, please pause for a moment or two to consider the sacrifices of all Veterans' who have given freely, so that we all may and may always enjoy our freedom. As it was their job to defend our freedom, so it becomes our job to honor their memories.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day 2008©
Memorial Day©
Memorial Day, once a time, to commemorate,those who have fought & died in wars, to keep us great.Those feelings, now I fear, have greatly weakened,instead replaced, by America’s love, of the 3 day weekend.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day 2008©
My heart is heavy©
My heart is heavy, but its a better one, because I've known my comrades, and shared their pain....
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, My heart is heavy©
For Our Forgotten Veterans©
For those who served,but were not served in returnwe thank youwe salute youwe pray for youwe offer our hand to you…we pledge you will never be forgotten again.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, For Our Forgotten Veterans©
A Sailor's Uniform©
It seems a long time since this once young sailor wore that unifo rm, but my pride in what it stands for is as new as today?
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, A Sailor's Uniform©
One Veterans Pledge©
When it was my time, I served. My sons served, because I shared with them the value and meaning of serving. I wear the badge of doing the right thing, but also the pain of sending my sons into harms way. Today I can justify that it still is right, but am troubled over the pain my son h as and the pain of so many other sons and daughters and the pain of their loved ones, who, like myself, sent them off to war. So, today, I proudly serve our Veterans in the best ways I can. I am an activist for Veterans issues, I honor our standing military and I help with health and well being issues of our Veterans of all Era’s and for the active duty military of today.
This is the focus, this is our purpose, this is what we owe to our Veterans.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day 2008
Have a safe, enjoyable and reflective Memorial Day weekend....rgs
rgsjesshuster@att.net
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Memorial Day Memories©
A serious time, yet one that always brings hope…. It seems like yesterday, when but a lad of eleven, twelve and thirteen, back in Union City, PA. I was a junior member of the VFW Post Drum and Bugle Corps, an adventure I shall never forget and always cherish. A time that I learned of wars and of those who fought them and those who remained at home to await the return of their loved ones. I learned the deepest respect for the old timers and their stories of valor and fear and faith and courage, often in eulogies at graveside. The drums beat cadence, the glockenspiels called the order, and the bugles recalled taps in honor of all who passed in the line of duty, as they hav e done for time beyond my memory and will, I hope, long after I am gone.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day Memories©
Vietnam Era Veteran, Father of 3 Gulf War Era Veterans
Memorial Day Ramblings©
Memorial Day Weekend- Please Remember Our Veterans' On Memorial Day, and every day, please pause for a moment or two to consider the sacrifices of all Veterans' who have given freely, so that we all may and may always enjoy our freedom. As it was their job to defend our freedom, so it becomes our job to honor their memories.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day 2008©
Memorial Day©
Memorial Day, once a time, to commemorate,those who have fought & died in wars, to keep us great.Those feelings, now I fear, have greatly weakened,instead replaced, by America’s love, of the 3 day weekend.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day 2008©
My heart is heavy©
My heart is heavy, but its a better one, because I've known my comrades, and shared their pain....
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, My heart is heavy©
For Our Forgotten Veterans©
For those who served,but were not served in returnwe thank youwe salute youwe pray for youwe offer our hand to you…we pledge you will never be forgotten again.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, For Our Forgotten Veterans©
A Sailor's Uniform©
It seems a long time since this once young sailor wore that unifo rm, but my pride in what it stands for is as new as today?
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, A Sailor's Uniform©
One Veterans Pledge©
When it was my time, I served. My sons served, because I shared with them the value and meaning of serving. I wear the badge of doing the right thing, but also the pain of sending my sons into harms way. Today I can justify that it still is right, but am troubled over the pain my son h as and the pain of so many other sons and daughters and the pain of their loved ones, who, like myself, sent them off to war. So, today, I proudly serve our Veterans in the best ways I can. I am an activist for Veterans issues, I honor our standing military and I help with health and well being issues of our Veterans of all Era’s and for the active duty military of today.
This is the focus, this is our purpose, this is what we owe to our Veterans.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Memorial Day 2008
Have a safe, enjoyable and reflective Memorial Day weekend....rgs
rgsjesshuster@att.net
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
National Day of Prayer, Thursday May 1st
National Day of Prayer, Thursday May 1st
Please join as individuals and communities across this great land in National Day of Prayer.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 1 MAY 2008
On 6 May 1982, Ronald Reagan offered these words: “Today, prayer is still a powerful force in America, and our faith in God is a mighty source of strength. Our Pledge of Allegiance states that we are ‘one nation under God,’ and our currency bears the motto, ‘In God We Trust.’ The morality and values such faith implies are deeply embedded in our national character. Our country embraces those principles by design, and we abandon them at our peril. Yet in recent years, well-meaning Americans in the name of freedom have taken freedom away. For the sake of religious tolerance, they’ve forbidden religious practice in the classrooms. The law of this land has effectively removed prayer from our classrooms. How can we hope to retain our freedom through the generations if we fail to teach our young that our liberty springs from an abiding faith in our Creator?”
History of the National Day of Prayer
1775 The First Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer.
1863 Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.
1952 Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman.
1988 The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, to be the first Thursday in May.
Helplessness©
I am unnerved and have such a sense of personal helplessness regarding all the events going on at home and abroad.
There has never been a time more in need of God’s blessings. Prayer is in order, by all of us..
May your family be blessed.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Helplessness©
The Power of Prayer, but yet,©
The power of a prayer is frequently underestimated, but yet;
but yet, 84% of all physicians claim prayer’s effects are positive and provide improved conditions for patients,
but yet, millions of individuals from around the world claim the power of prayer is greater than any other individual human act,
but yet, whether a frightened child or aging adult, nothing else brings the spiritual comfort of a prayer being answered,
but yet, when praying for another in need, prayer also brings blessings to those who selflessly care and pray for those others in need,
but yet, the act of opening the line of communication with our “higher power” assures our hope that others will pray for us,
but yet, if we don’t pray for others, how will we really know the Power of Prayer?
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, The Power of Prayer, but yet,©
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
Please join as individuals and communities across this great land in National Day of Prayer.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 1 MAY 2008
On 6 May 1982, Ronald Reagan offered these words: “Today, prayer is still a powerful force in America, and our faith in God is a mighty source of strength. Our Pledge of Allegiance states that we are ‘one nation under God,’ and our currency bears the motto, ‘In God We Trust.’ The morality and values such faith implies are deeply embedded in our national character. Our country embraces those principles by design, and we abandon them at our peril. Yet in recent years, well-meaning Americans in the name of freedom have taken freedom away. For the sake of religious tolerance, they’ve forbidden religious practice in the classrooms. The law of this land has effectively removed prayer from our classrooms. How can we hope to retain our freedom through the generations if we fail to teach our young that our liberty springs from an abiding faith in our Creator?”
History of the National Day of Prayer
1775 The First Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer.
1863 Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.
1952 Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman.
1988 The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, to be the first Thursday in May.
Helplessness©
I am unnerved and have such a sense of personal helplessness regarding all the events going on at home and abroad.
There has never been a time more in need of God’s blessings. Prayer is in order, by all of us..
May your family be blessed.
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, Helplessness©
The Power of Prayer, but yet,©
The power of a prayer is frequently underestimated, but yet;
but yet, 84% of all physicians claim prayer’s effects are positive and provide improved conditions for patients,
but yet, millions of individuals from around the world claim the power of prayer is greater than any other individual human act,
but yet, whether a frightened child or aging adult, nothing else brings the spiritual comfort of a prayer being answered,
but yet, when praying for another in need, prayer also brings blessings to those who selflessly care and pray for those others in need,
but yet, the act of opening the line of communication with our “higher power” assures our hope that others will pray for us,
but yet, if we don’t pray for others, how will we really know the Power of Prayer?
Richard G. Shuster, RandomlyRamblingRick, The Power of Prayer, but yet,©
http://www.pmimchat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=868
RandomlyRamblingRick, at Point Man Ministries
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