I am sure you are way ahead of me, Blackfive, The Paratrooper of Love, is a must read. Readers not familiar with Matt 's blog might wish to start here...then read todays moving post. Check out his cool photo album...really look at the faces. Their humor and devotion to their avocation and country leap off the pages of this and other blogs by our military active and in-active. Just as his grandfather before him, Matt is the citizen soldier envisioned by our Founders... he's funny as all get out as well.
When the nightly network news appeasement, hand wringing and pissing on the military begins remember such men. Who do you trust more?
No fucking contest.
UPDATE: post edited as per suggestion.
Posted by feste at October 1, 2003 04:34 PM | TrackBackThanks for the kind words. I think anyone new to Blackfive should start here:
http://www.blackfive.net/main/1_post_that_started_it_all/index.html
Also, thanks for the observations of the photos. I just got some more in from friends in Iraq and will be attaching those to letters for www.frontlinevoices.org .
As for me, I am nothing. I have friends that have given their lives because they believe in the ideas of freedom and democracy. They made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
My sincerest thanks, again.
Regards,
Matt
Blackfive - The Paratrooper of Love
Thanks for the tip I'll add your suggested URL.
That you are modest is indicative of the caliber of the people serving in our military. Thank you for your service and your good humor whilst keeping the wolf from the door.
Those who have given the last full measure will be remembered and honored at the Feste manse until the hearth grows cold.