Picture Tuesday...

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Captain of the Forecastle Pierre Leon (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 23-27, 1862, on board the USS Baron De Kalb. His citation reads:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb, Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Proceeding under orders up the Yazoo River, the U.S.S. Baron De Kalb, with the object of capturing or destroying the enemy's transports, came upon the steamers John Walsh, R. J. Locklan, Golden Age and the Scotland sunk on a bar where they were ordered fired. Continuing up the river, she was fired on, but upon returning the fire, caused the enemy's retreat. Returning down the Yazoo, she destroyed and captured larger quantities of enemy equipment and several prisoners. Serving bravely throughout this action, Leon, as captain of the forecastle, "d1stinguished himself in the various actions.

Sergeant Edwin Leonard (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 18, 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads:

Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of a Union brigade to stop their firing on the Union skirmish line.

Private Joseph Leonard (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 25, 27, 29 and April 4, 1899. His citation reads:

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battles, while with the Eighth Army Corps on 25, 27, and 29 March, and on 4 April 1899.


As we enter the Final Four, let’s take a look at the current House of Greg standings:

1. Greg – 51 pts.
2. The Wife – 50 pts.
3. Mary Ruth – 45 pts.
4. Susie – 40 pts.
5. Daniel – 38 pts.

As it stands, I am the only person to get a team into the Final Four which means… I AM THE WINNER OF THE FIRST EVER HOUSE OF GREG TOURNEY PICK’EM!!!!!!!! This is great news for me because I am going to be pulling against the only team I have left in the tournament… so I’m glad I already have the win locked up. Now that I know I've won, I'll have to come up with a great 1st place prize.  Anyway, I look forward to cheering for Gregg Marshall’s Wichita State Shockers as they attempt to shock the world in the Final Four. It won’t be easy… but I’ll be pulling for them.


Picture Tuesday

Susie packing for the Lake House (me and the girls went there for Easter this year leaving The Wife and Daniel at home)...

The girls had fun playing on the slide (like they always do)...

Like always, there were some changes to the Lake House since the last time I was there...

More paved parking...

Work on a garage - half-court gym...

Susie ready to go swimming...

Another look at the new addition...

The Easter Bunny was able to find the girls...

They did a good job sharing a bed...

Getting ready for an in-door Easter Sermon from Sonny... this is usually done out by the lake but bad weather forced us inside this year...

Mary Ruth, Me and Susie getting ready to hear Sonny preach...

Susie did a pretty good job finding Easter eggs (51 total)...

Mary Ruth and Susie playing in the hot tub together...

One of my meals... For those of you scoring at home, that's a chicken-cheese dip with chips and bacon wrapped around a cheez-it.  I include this picture because The Wife has ratted me out to my doctor saying that I was not healthy and so she scheduled a physical for me.  Me... the person in my house who has been to the doctor the least over the past two years.  Anyway, I'll talk about this more later... just know that I'm not going down without a fight...

Susie is only really happy when she is with her cousin Ansley...





HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN!!!!!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

First Sergeant Milo Lemert (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29, 1918, near Bellicourt, France. His citation reads:

Seeing that the left flank of his company was held up, he located the enemy machinegun emplacement, which had been causing heavy casualties. In the face of heavy fire he rushed it single-handed, killing the entire crew with grenades. Continuing along the enemy trench in advance of the company, he reached another emplacement, which he also charged, silencing the gun with grenades. A third machinegun emplacement opened up on him from the left and with similar skill and bravery he destroyed this also. Later, in company with another sergeant, he attacked a fourth machinegun nest, being killed as he reached the parapet of the emplacement. His courageous action in destroying in turn 4 enemy machinegun nests prevented many casualties among his company and very materially aided in achieving the objective.

Specialist Fourth Class Peter C. Lemon (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 1, 1970, at Tay Ninh province, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Lemon (then Sp4c.), Company E, distinguished himself while serving as an assistant machine gunner during the defense of Fire Support Base Illingworth. When the base came under heavy enemy attack, Sgt. Lemon engaged a numerically superior enemy with machine gun and rifle fire from his defensive position until both weapons malfunctioned. He then used hand grenades to fend off the intensified enemy attack launched in his direction. After eliminating all but 1 of the enemy soldiers in the immediate vicinity, he pursued and disposed of the remaining soldier in hand-to-hand combat. Despite fragment wounds from an exploding grenade, Sgt. Lemon regained his position, carried a more seriously wounded comrade to an aid station, and, as he returned, was wounded a second time by enemy fire. Disregarding his personal injuries, he moved to his position through a hail of small arms and grenade fire. Sgt. Lemon immediately realized that the defensive sector was in danger of being overrun by the enemy and unhesitatingly assaulted the enemy soldiers by throwing hand grenades and engaging in hand-to-hand combat. He was wounded yet a third time, but his determined efforts successfully drove the enemy from the position. Securing an operable machine gun, Sgt. Lemon stood atop an embankment fully exposed to enemy fire, and placed effective fire upon the enemy until he collapsed from his multiple wounds and exhaustion. After regaining consciousness at the aid station, he refused medical evacuation until his more seriously wounded comrades had been evacuated. Sgt. Lemon's gallantry and extraordinary heroism, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Private James Lenihan (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 2, 1873, at Clear Creek, Arizona. His citation reads:

Gallantry in action.


Just wanted to stop by the I’m just sayin… offices today to wish our very good friend and favorite nurse Jen a very Happy Birthday!!!!! Between her work at my favorite children’s hospital and being married to Danny (yes, that Danny), I see sainthood in her future. Anyway, we hope she has a great birthday and, more than that, we hope Danny isn’t just now “remembering” today is her birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN!!!!!!!


While I’m here, I think it’s time to share my latest church idea with you. It’s probably not something that would work at every church, but I’m sure it would be perfect for those new modern type contemporary churches/services. To make this easy, watch PTI on ESPN (or read about it here on Wikipedia)… That’s my idea, except you’d replace Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon with two preachers from the church (or a preacher and one other person, preferably a deacon or elder or someone else who is respected at the church). You’d then make the church service like the PTI show (with some tweaks, of course... like the topics would be tied to religion and not sports, though sports might sometimes be involved). You would, of course, have to add time for music and other church activities like announcements and passing the offering plate around. Anyway, just think how great this could be! Sure, there are probably going to be times when you won’t want to do this (i.e. around Christmas and Easter), but at the very least someone needs to give this a shot during the summer. I’ve got to say this is probably one of my better ideas.