Happy New Year!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Boatswain’s Mate Matthew Gillick (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 20, 1883, on board the USS Lancaster. His citation reads:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Lancaster at Marseille, France, 20 November 1883. Jumping overboard from the Lancaster, Gillick rescued from drowning a French lad who had fallen into the sea from a stone pier astern of the ship.

First Sergeant Edward L. Gilligan (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 1, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His citation reads:

Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down the color sergeant.

Corporal Charles L. Gilliland (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 25, 1951, near Tongmang-ni, Korea. His citation reads:

Cpl. Gilliland, a member of Company I, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. A numerically superior hostile force launched a coordinated assault against his company perimeter, the brunt of which was directed up a defile covered by his automatic rifle. His assistant was killed by enemy fire but Cpl. Gilliland, facing the full force of the assault, poured a steady fire into the foe which stemmed the onslaught. When 2 enemy soldiers escaped his raking fire and infiltrated the sector, he leaped from his foxhole, overtook and killed them both with his pistol. Sustaining a serious head wound in this daring exploit, he refused medical attention and returned to his emplacement to continue his defense of the vital defile. His unit was ordered back to new defensive positions but Cpl. Gilliland volunteered to remain to cover the withdrawal and hold the enemy at bay. His heroic actions and indomitable devotion to duty prevented the enemy from completely overrunning his company positions. Cpl. Gilliland's incredible valor and supreme sacrifice reflect lasting glory upon himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.


The state starts a new fiscal year today, so Happy New Year! Let’s hope it’s a good one!

Ok, you’re going to have to wait until tomorrow to hear my thoughts about the wedding (and weddings in general). I also might have some things to share about the night before the wedding… at least what I can remember. Also, make sure you check back on Tuesday for some exclusive pictures/videos of the wedding weekend.


The I’m just sayin… Bible Verse of the Week
PROVERBS 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.