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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Colonel John W. Sprague (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 22, 1862, at Decatur, Georgia. His citation reads:

With a small command defeated an overwhelming force of the enemy and saved the trains of the corps.

1st Lieutenant James M. Sprayberry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 25, 1968, in the 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. Capt. Sprayberry, Armor, U.S. Army, distinguished himself by exceptional bravery while serving as executive officer of Company D. His company commander...of the men were wounded and separated from the main body of the company. A daylight attempt to rescue them was driven back by the well entrenched enemy's heavy fire. Capt. Sprayberry ...a volunteer night patrol to eliminate the intervening enemy bunkers and to relieve the surrounded element. The patrol soon began receiving enemy machinegun fire. Capt. Sprayberry quickly moved the men to protective cover and without regard for his own safety, crawled within close range of the bunker from which the fire was coming. He silenced the machinegun with a hand grenade. Identifying several l-man enemy positions nearby, Capt. Sprayberry immediately attacked them with the rest of his grenades. He crawled back for more grenades and when 2 grenades were thrown at his men from a position to the front, Capt. Sprayberry, without hesitation, again exposed himself and charged the enemy-held bunker killing its occupants with a grenade. Placing 2 men to cover his advance, he crawled forward and neutralized 3 more bunkers with grenades. Immediately thereafter, Capt. Sprayberry was surprised by an enemy soldier who charged from a concealed position. He killed the soldier with his pistol and with continuing disregard for the danger neutralized another enemy emplacement. Capt. Sprayberry then established radio contact with the isolated men, directing them toward his position. When the 2 elements made contact he organized his men into litter parties to evacuate the wounded. As the evacuation was nearing completion, he observed an enemy machinegun...a grenade. Capt. Sprayberry returned to the rescue party, established security, and moved to friendly lines with the wounded. This rescue operation, which lasted approximately 71/2 hours, saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers. Capt. Sprayberry personally killed 12 enemy soldiers, eliminated 2 machineguns, and destroyed numerous enemy bunkers. Capt. Sprayberry's indomitable spirit and gallant action at great personal risk to his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Private George Springer (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 20, 1869, at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona. His citation reads:

Gallantry in action.


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Top 18 MLB Team Nicknames of All-Time

18   Senators   This was the name of the Washington team from 1901-1960 (who then moved to Minnesota) and 1961-1971 (who then moved to Texas). It's a great name… I wish it was still used. Of course, as you will see, I think the nickname currently used by the Washington team is pretty good.

17   Diamondbacks  

16   Brewers  

15   Tigers  

14   Angels  

13   Red Sox  

12   Giants  

11   A's  

10   Padres  

9   Dodgers   The nickname fit in Brooklyn (trolley Dodgers) and it fits in LA (draft Dodgers… though I might be the only one who thinks of it like that).

8   Rangers  

7   Astros  

6   Pirates  

5   Nationals   The nickname of the team in Washington now…

4   Cardinals  

3   Yankees  

2   Braves  

1   Cubs  

How Great Thou Art

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Gunner’s Mate First Class (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 26-27, 1898, on board the U.S.S. Marblehead. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Spicer took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period.

Private Timothy Spillane (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on February 5-7, 1865, at Hatchers Run, Virginia. His citation reads:

Gallantry and good conduct in action; bravery in a charge and reluctance to leave the field after being twice wounded.

Corporal Benona Sprague (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."


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The I’m just sayin… Hymn of the Week

How Great Thou Art


This hymn is commonly ranked as the #2 hymn (behind Amazing Grace). It is based on a Swedish traditional melody and poem written in 1885 by Carl Gustav Boberg. It was translated into German and then Russian until it was finally translated into English by Stuart K. Hine (who added two original verses of his own). Like many of the hymns I have on here, it was popularized by George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during the Billy Graham crusades. Read more about this hymn here. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Great_Thou_Art)

O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works Thy hand hath made.
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Refrain
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee:
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:

Refrain

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin:

Refrain

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!

Refrain


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Top 17 NBA Team Nicknames of All-Time

17   Grizzlies  

16   Pistons  

15   Jazz   I admit, this nickname and the next one on the list are pretty cool. If the teams using these names were still located in their original locations, I'd have them much higher on the list. As it stands, these nicknames are more ironic than appropriate. Utah Jazz? Really? Utah is probably the last place I'd go for jazz.

14   Lakers   LA… The land of a thousand lakes? 

13   Heat  

12   Knicks  

11   Bulls  

10   Magic   Now THIS is a great nickname for a team located in Mickey's hometown.

9   Hawks  

8   Rockets  

7   Warriors  

6   Celtics  

5   Bucks  

4   Timberwolves   Scooby likes to think he's a timberwolf sometimes.

3   Hornets  

2   Thunder   I would like to know how many teams heard this nickname and thought, "DANG IT! Why did WE think of this name?!" My guess is a lot of them did…

1   Mavericks   The perfect team nickname!