HAPPY 45TH ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private Barney F. Hajiro (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 19, 22 and 29, 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyers and Biffontaine, eastern France. His citation reads:

Private Barney F. Hajiro distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19, 22, and 29 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres and Biffontaine, eastern France. Private Hajiro, while acting as a sentry on top of an embankment on 19 October 1944, in the vicinity of Bruyeres, France, rendered assistance to allied troops attacking a house 200 yards away by exposing himself to enemy fire and directing fire at an enemy strong point. He assisted the unit on his right by firing his automatic rifle and killing or wounding two enemy snipers. On 22 October 1944, he and one comrade took up an outpost security position about 50 yards to the right front of their platoon, concealed themselves, and ambushed an 18-man, heavily armed, enemy patrol, killing two, wounding one, and taking the remainder as prisoners. On 29 October 1944, in a wooded area in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France, Private Hajiro initiated an attack up the slope of a hill referred to as "Suicide Hill" by running forward approximately 100 yards under fire. He then advanced ahead of his comrades about 10 yards, drawing fire and spotting camouflaged machine gun nests. He fearlessly met fire with fire and single-handedly destroyed two machine gun nests and killed two enemy snipers. As a result of Private Hajiro's heroic actions, the attack was successful. Private Hajiro's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon him, his unit, and the United States Army.

Captain of the Forecastle James Haley (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 19, 1864, on board the USS Kearsarge. His citation reads:

Served as captain of the forecastle on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as captain of a gun during the bitter engagement, Haley exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly commended by his division officer for his gallantry and meritorious achievement under enemy fire.

Coxswain William Halford (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions in October 1870, on the Sandwich Islands. His citation reads:

Halford was sole survivor of the boat's crew sent to the Sandwich Islands for assistance after the wreck of the Saginaw, October 1870. Promoted to acting gunner.


We at I’m just sayin… would like to wish my Mom and Dad a very Happy 45th Anniversary! I’m sure they will agree that the past 33 years have been a lot better than the first 12 (for any of you scoring at home, I’m 33). They have been a great example for me (they taught me it’s ok to have a favorite child [in their case, me] as long as you make the other two [i.e. Sonny and Teresa Lynn] think it’s them). HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!!!!

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The I’m just sayin… Bible Verse of the Week
EPHESIANS 5:33

However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.