From the news…

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant Andrew J. Tozier (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His citation reads:

At the crisis of the engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at his feet.

Lieutenant Colonel Amasa A. Tracy (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 19, 1864, at Cedar Creek, Virginia. His citation reads:

Took command of and led the brigade in the assault on the enemy's works.

Colonel Benjamin F. Tracy (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 6, 1864, at Wilderness, Virginia. His citation reads:

Seized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it.


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Here are a couple of things from the news this past week that caught my eye…


I’m sure you have heard what has been going on in Missouri… Jason Whitlock had some interesting thoughts on it. You can read them here.


I try to be as nice as possible and see all sides of an issue, but sometimes it is hard. So, in an effort to be as nice as possible I will say it is nice to see that at least one person in this video is smart (hint: it’s not either of the “adults” seen in the video).

Here is a report on what happened:

Look… I don’t want harm to come to any of these people, but if I was there boss they wouldn’t have to worry about coming into work anymore. For the most part, college students get a pass. I don’t hold them to the same standards I do the adults shown in the video. They should know better…


Up in Yale, it seems there are racial problems… which is rather shocking to me because I thought Yale is in the north and “those” kinds of problems only happen in the South (so I’ve been told). Anywho, you can read more about it here. There’s also a video on there… it’s not exactly polite language being used, so be warned.


I won’t say too much about these events because I’m trying to be nice… and because I accept the fact that I might not know all there is to know about the situations. I will say it is sad some of these people get to vote and their vote counts the same as Jeremy’s (I trust him waaaaaaaay more than I do these people). I will also say it seems their families and, perhaps, society in general have failed some of them. Listen, I get that parenting is hard. I was an expert on the subject until 12/28/2005… at which point I figured out I don’t have a freaking clue what I’m doing. I’m not kidding as much as you might think I am when I tell you there were times I looked to Lucy (our dog) for help when The Wife left me home alone with Mary Ruth. And, looking back, that was the right thing for me to do (I still believe she knew more than me). So I get that it’s hard. And I’m not saying I do the right thing all of the time (or even some of the time)… but if I ever see one of my kids acting like some of the kids on the videos I just shared, I will know I failed. Big time.

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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private John R. Towle (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 21, 1944, near Oosterhout, Holland. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 21 September 1944, near Oosterhout, Holland. The rifle company in which Pvt. Towle served as rocket launcher gunner was occupying a defensive position in the west sector of the recently established Nijmegen bridgehead when a strong enemy force of approximately 100 infantry supported by 2 tanks and a half-track formed for a counterattack. With full knowledge of the disastrous consequences resulting not only to his company but to the entire bridgehead by an enemy breakthrough, Pvt. Towle immediately and without orders left his foxhole and moved 200 yards in the face of Intense small-arms fire to a position on an exposed dike roadbed. From this precarious position Pvt. Towle fired his rocket launcher at and hit both tanks to his immediate front. Armored skirting on both tanks prevented penetration by the projectiles, but both vehicles withdrew slightly damaged. Still under intense fire and fully exposed to the enemy, Pvt. Towle then engaged a nearby house which 9 Germans had entered and were using as a strongpoint and with 1 round killed all 9. Hurriedly replenishing his supply of ammunition, Pvt. Towle, motivated only by his high conception of duty which called for the destruction of the enemy at any cost, then rushed approximately 125 yards through grazing enemy fire to an exposed position from which he could engage the enemy half-track with his rocket launcher. While in a kneeling position preparatory to firing on the enemy vehicle, Pvt. Towle was mortally wounded by a mortar shell. By his heroic tenacity, at the price of his life, Pvt. Towle saved the lives of many of his comrades and was directly instrumental in breaking up the enemy counterattack.

Lieutenant Julius Curtis Townsend (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 22, 1914, at Vera Cruz. His citation reads:

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. Townsend was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.

First Sergeant Frederick E. Toy (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 29, 1890, at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. His citation reads:

Bravery.


The I’m just sayin… Hymn of the Week

Come Christians, Join to Sing


This hymn was written by Christian Henry Bateman and was first published in 1843. I found a blog post that talks about the song, so if you want to learn more about it click here.


Come, Christians, join to sing
Alleluia! Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
Before His throne rejoice;
Praise is His gracious choice.
Alleluia! Amen!

Come, lift your hearts on high,
Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia! Amen!
He is our Guide and Friend;
To us He’ll condescend;
His love shall never end.
Alleluia! Amen!

Praise yet our Christ again,
Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven’s blissful shore,
His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing forevermore,
“Alleluia! Amen!”