Happy Birthday Alan!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant Frederick Platten (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 23, 1875, at Sappa Creek, Kansas. His citation reads:

With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.

Major Stephen W. Pless (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 19, 1967, near Quang Nai, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a helicopter gunship pilot attached to Marine Observation Squadron 6 in action against enemy forces. During an escort mission Maj. Pless monitored an emergency call that 4 American soldiers stranded on a nearby beach were being overwhelmed by a large Viet Cong force. Maj. Pless flew to the scene and found 30 to 50 enemy soldiers in the open. Some of the enemy were bayoneting and beating the downed Americans. Maj. Pless displayed exceptional airmanship as he launched a devastating attack against the enemy force, killing or wounding many of the enemy and driving the remainder back into a treeline. His rocket and machinegun attacks were made at such low levels that the aircraft flew through debris created by explosions from its rockets. Seeing 1 of the wounded soldiers gesture for assistance, he maneuvered his helicopter into a position between the wounded men and the enemy, providing a shield which permitted his crew to retrieve the wounded. During the rescue the enemy directed intense fire at the helicopter and rushed the aircraft again and again, closing to within a few feet before being beaten back. When the wounded men were aboard, Maj. Pless maneuvered the helicopter out to sea. Before it became safely airborne, the overloaded aircraft settled 4 times into the water. Displaying superb airmanship, he finally got the helicopter aloft. Major Pless' extraordinary heroism coupled with his outstanding flying skill prevented the annihilation of the tiny force. His courageous actions reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service.

First Lieutenant William Plimley (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 2, 1865, at Hatchers Run, Virginia. His citation reads:

While acting as aide to a general officer, voluntarily accompanied a regiment in an assault on the enemy's works and acted as leader of the movement which resulted in the rout of the enemy and the capture of a large number of prisoners.


Today we’d like to wish my cousin Alan a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! We hope he has a great day and watches all of the wrestling he wants.

Hey, did anyone notice the Bible verse I had on here yesterday? Fine… read yesterday’s post and come back here………………………………………………………. HA! How about that?! The Bible has a record of Sonny meeting Jesus!!!! How cool is that?!


Now for Alan’s Top 5 list…

5   Miami Vice

4   NCIS

3   Boston Public

2   The Shield

1b   WWE Monday Night Raw

1a   WCW Monday Nitro


The I’m just sayin… Top 747 TV Shows of All-Time


Below we will have the rank, show, and years that the show ran (and sometimes any notes/thoughts I might have).


219   Hunter   1984-1991  

218   Glee   2009-present   I don't watch this show, but there is some good singing on it…

217   Desperate Housewives   2004-2012   The Wife and I actually watched this show the first few seasons, but then we just couldn't keep up with it…

216   I've Got a Secret   1953-1967  

215   The Mentalist   2008-present  

214   The Voice   2011-present   The Wife loves this show… I like some of the singing…

213   The Late Show with David Letterman   1993-present  

212   The Jetsons   1962-1963, 1985-1987  

211   The Incredible Hulk   1977-1982  

210   The Hogan Family (aka Valerie)   1986-1991  

209   The Dick Van Dyke Show   1961-1966  

208   The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air   1990-1996   This is a story all about how his life got turned and flipped up-side down…

207   The Facts of Life   1979-1988   You take the good, you take the bad, you take them all and you've got this show…

206   The Dean Martin Show   1965-1974   Dean Martin… what a talent.

205   The Bold and the Beautiful   1987-present  

204   The Big Bang Theory   2007-present   This show reminds me of me, Jeremy and our friends in college… except we weren't that smart…

203   The Americans   2013-present   This is a great newish show about spies living in Washington, DC…

202   The Tonight Show with Jay Leno   1999-2009, 2010-present  

201   As the World Turns   1956-2010   A great Soap Opera… but still a Soap Opera.

200   That '70s Show   1998-2006   A very, very funny show.