Holocaust survivor, Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel dies at 87 Activist and writer Elie Wiesel, the World War Two death camp survivor who won a Nobel Peace Prize for becoming the life-long voice of millions of Holocaust victims, died on Saturday. He was 87. Wiesel was a philosopher, speaker, playwright and professor who also campaigned for…
Category: In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Coach Pat Summitt
Grew up watching her coach the Tennessee Women’s Basketball Program to THREE National Championships in 1996-1998. She is one of only four NCAA coaches to have 1,000 wins in a season (1,098). An Amazing Coach and an Amazing Lady. She will be sorely missed. -SF Pat Summitt, Legendary Basketball Coach, Dies at 64 Tennessee’s…
In Memoriam: Michael Herr
Remembering Michael Herr, Author of the Vietnam War Memoir ‘Dispatches’ If you have positive notions of war, read this book to get that smacked out of you I was sad to learn that Michael Herr, the author of the Vietnam War memoir Dispatches, died Thursday at age 76. When I first opened a copy of…
In Memoriam: MSgt. John Davis, USMC
I wanted to take a moment and send out a Memorial to my friend Bobby who lost his dad, Master Sgt. John Davis, USMC this week to illness. Jut letting you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family Bobby during this time. May the road rise up to meet you….
In Memoriam: MSgt. Rodney Buentello, USMC
Rodney Buentello, a retired Marine master sergeant, is being hailed a hero after sacrificing his life to save others. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help the family of retired Marine Master Sgt. Rodney Buentello, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, who drowned after rescuing two teens, in Bandera City, Texas, on…
World War II History: The US Army Rangers and Point Du Hoc
One of the highlights of my last trip to France was the three days I spent in Normandy, site of the D-Day invasion. As a professional military guy, this is one of the coolest possible trips because the Normandy campaign had it all – amphibious assaults, airborne drops, tank battles, joint firepower, fighters and bombers,…
On This Day in History: Remembering D-Day
Today take a moment to Remember the Military Men and Women who participated and gave their Lives in D-Day. And let General Patton’s words ring true: “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” Seventy-two years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied troops…
Military History: The Amazing Legacy of Military Aviation Legend Chuck Meyers
Chuck Myers Was a ‘Fighter Mafia’ Legend He helped pioneer nimble air-superiority fighters, the A-10 Warthog and played a pivotol role in bringing back the battleship Charles E. “Chuck” Myers, a valued and colorful member of the military reform movement and “Fighter Mafia” co-conspirator, died on May 9 at the age of 91. He devoted…
In Memoriam: Pat Rogers
Thousands of Americans were saddened this week to learn of the passing of one of the greatest patriots, greatest firearm instructors, and most dedicated professionals they have ever personally known. On Tuesday, Pat Rogers—a true legend in the firearm community—passed away from natural causes. As explained in a wonderful tribute by his close friend, Paul…
In Memoriam: Charles Keating, US Navy Seal, Killed in Iraq While Serving his Country
Since the President and the White House in true and typical cowardly fashion REFUSE TO CALL THIS A COMBAT DEATH I wanted to post this really nice memorial Mr. Keating’s former alma matter, Indiana University put up for him. Please re-post this and send it to everybody you know. Let’s all do the right thing for…