"The comparison to hell is hardly fair," letter home from a WW1 soldier.
Central link referral page ~ Whispering Activist Record
It is tranquil people who accomplish much. ~ Henry David Thoreau
Tranquil, in this case defined as speak softly, carry big stick; no need to scream, get the job done.
It
Is The Soldier
By
Charles M. Province
The words above appear - without credit - on several pages in this series. I will be correcting that omission as soon as possible. For a start, Charles M. (Mike) Province is the original author (I've seen and may have used other versions). When Mike contacted me, I asked what inspired him, "I got tired of the morons in the late '60s and wrote the poem in hopes that it would remind them of where the authority behind their rights comes from." Right on Mike! Those few lines pack one helluva punch, unfortunately, still much-needed by too many people. I am especially appreciative of my freedom to publish; I'm very careful to respect and not abuse that privilege. Please help by notifying me when you run across any placement I've missed crediting. Thanks!
Back to Mike, founder and president of The George S. Patton, Jr. Historical Society: http://www.pattonhq.com/, and author of The Unknown Patton, Patton's Third Army, and Patton's One-Minute Messages ... my nosy self also asked what prompted him to form the society, "I was stationed at Patton Barracks in the early 1960s and got interested in earnest then."
The site is well done and extremely interesting, particularly the research on that famous speech - I'll see you there.
In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot. ~ Mark Twain
http://www.therealmartha.com/SoldiersWidows/index.htm
KIA soldiers' spouses left behind without decent benefits
Support is crucial, join their fight. We owe them big time.
http://www.therealmartha.com/USAgrafs/index.htm
Red, White and Blue graphics ~ new help-yourself collection, many not to be found anywhere else ... at least not right away.
http://www.therealmartha.com/Thanks_USA/index.htm
Must see ~ support USA pics and notes from The Netherlands, includes foreign and American comments
http://theconservativepatriot.com/
Excellent opening Jake!
http://www.therealmartha.com/MarineMessage/index.htm
"We have not forgotten 9-11"
"Freedom isn't
cheap" - message to protesters from a soldier's wife
http://www.therealmartha.com/Freedom/index.htm
More personal thoughts on freedom
http://www.therealmartha.com/FreedomThoughts/index.htm
Find complete list of WAR pages below.
Honor the blood of heroes by living a life worthy of their sacrifice.
That line* should make anyone think twice about more than a few war issues. Larger version of graphic: http://www.therealmartha.com/USAgrafsB/index.htm
*Suggested by "Remember the Blood of Heroes" slide show: http://64.177.83.63/liberty/email.htm
Thanks to Sharon for this outstanding version.
The reason for "Blood of Heroes" web site
: http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/info.htm Excerpt: If you are not willing to defend this Great Nation, even taking up arms if it is necessary, then who will? If you will not defend America, that is your choice, but sit in silence and do not criticize those brave and valiant individuals who have the sense of duty, the measure of courage and the determination of heart to protect America, and I might add, your cowardly soul.When I checked the other link above, it was temporarily down. A note suggested doing a search for the phrase Remember the blood of heroes on Yahoo to get a long list of sites featuring the presentation. Google also produces a long list, probably any search engine will.
Scroll a little past halfway down this page for a very interesting lesson in respect for the fallen.
http://www.familytorn.net/navy-marines.htm ~ Tribute to Navy and Marine Corps, sung by US Naval Academy Glee Club, with slide show
Soldiers doing
their best to have fun ~ zero negativity, really great to see!
http://www.armychic256bde.com/index.html
Before you go any further on this page, you must go check out THE best stuff in the world to include in care packages: http://www.lindasfoods.com/
Linda and family are old friends - I guarantee top quality. Summer sausage, other salamis, beef jerky and beef sticks (variety of flavors) can all be shipped anywhere, takes about three weeks to get to iraq. If you live near Lake Havasu City, AZ, you can also treat yourself to a fantastic selection of fresh sausage. I've seen it being made - no mystery meat!
Call (928) 453-5000 or toll-free 1-800-804-3952 (at voice prompt enter 8311) or e-mail: jerkey@ctaz.com for more info.
Want to send a care package, but
have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it?
http://www.anysoldier.us/index.cfm
Check out success stories, good goosebumps guaranteed.
What to send suggestions: http://www.anysoldier.us/WhatToSend.html
Do not believe everything you see and hear.
When military news is limited, most* of the media drags out any old rotten thing to chaw, over and over again. This effort began shortly after 9-11 as a mailer to friends and family aimed at squashing hype, hoaxes, BS in general. I included ideas for anyone who wanted to get involved and make a difference as well as opinions, mine and from others. Feedback was positive, and growing as the mailer made the rounds. Aol aggravation sent me running back "home" to making pages which now offer a wide variety of links, funnies (yes it is OK, in fact, necessary to take smile breaks), tips, easy recipes and whatever else pops up to cheer and make life as we now know it a little easier on us all, critters too.
What will not be included is any blame or rehash. History can not be changed. We have a situation, no matter who or whatever caused it, we must go forward. I loathe politics, such garboo will only be used as necessary reference. Religion is my second least favorite subject, although I have tried to present a variety of viewpoints. Arguing about who is right or wrong is pointless and counter-productive on any issue - more than ever, we must stand united.
*I'm trusting FOX these days, other than the vainglorious geraldo of course. Was only a matter of time before he blew it anyway. One idiot, no big deal - the regulars and their guests are believable. No problem about waving the flag either, that suits me just fine.
Join The Unity Page
http://www.stlmo.com/html/unity.html
"Americans are not arrogant, we are confident - there's a difference." KMJ Knox, from: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kknox15/Page08.htm
I asked to use that for the simple reason I haven't seen or heard it said better, anywhere.
This is my best shot reaction - I'm here for the duration.
The very least we - who are so very comfortable at home - can do, every day.
New pages will be listed as they happen
http://www.therealmartha.com/WAR2002/index.htm
Wicked funnies to heavy thinkers, 'toons and great graphics, valentine and veteran stuff,
critters, recipes, a few New Year's leftovers (silly to serious) ... the usual variety, in
no particular or logical order
The link above is the last "official"
WAR page. I hate politics worse than ever now. I'm back to my "regular" format -
concentrating on the "normal" happenings that make us all crazy. I will still be
featuring patriotic links and some news items.
http://www.therealmartha.com/whatday/index.htm
I have no idea what'll strike me next - keep an eye on this page or request notification: SendNewPage@aol.com (that addy is for all categories, please specify).
It would be impossible and unreasonable to attempt to keep up with outside links on older pages. Certainly many snail mail addresses for support projects may no longer be valid. All information, including editorial, will stand as a general record. Please let me know of any updates or dead links you may find. Recent "temporarily unavailable" messages are particularly aggravating and are appearing more frequently each day. Inaccessibility problems are usually due to newly established greed policies on formerly free servers.
http://www.therealmartha.com/WAwelcomeintro/index.htm
Whispering Activist intro
http://www.therealmartha.com/flagmore/index.htm
The Flag
http://www.therealmartha.com/WANews/index.htm
WA Damage Control
http://www.therealmartha.com/WADamageContrl/index.htm
WA News vs. Facts
http://www.therealmartha.com/WAmixed/index.htm
WA A mixed bag
http://www.therealmartha.com/WAMixed2/index.htm
Mixed bag 2
http://www.therealmartha.com/WAMixed3/index.htm
Mixed 3
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARjingo/index.htm
Halloween features and a jingo discussion
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARJingonext/index.htm
Jingo on! - Veterans Day 11-10
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARJingostill/index.htm
Jingo still ... lotsa Turkey-day goodies, POW/MIA
focus, 11-21
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARK9/index.htm
Meet my "adopted" K9 soldiers
Adding pics and personal info frequently - send them a
greeting!
Links to numerous contact services included for all military branches
On the job pics
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARK92/index.htm
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARK93/index.htm
- Dogs Against Terrorism, and more
"Holidays" in
Bosnia
http://www.therealmartha.com/moreholidaze/index.htm
Patriot Critters
supporting the Red, White and Blue
http://www.therealmartha.com/patriotcritters/index.htm
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARWhatisAm/index.htm
What is American? Who is?
http://www.therealmartha.com/HopeTribute/index.htm
"... he is probably cracking jokes and entertaining the troops who didn't come home from war."http://www.therealmartha.com/Navymisc/index.htm
Squid Times
Cool pix and funnies
http://www.therealmartha.com/Navy2/index.htm
More Squid Times, some serious, and new
pix, graphics and funnies
http://www.therealmartha.com/Watchmy6/index.htm
SEAL pups? It's a cutie
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARChristmas/index.htm
Happy holidays to all, from my mouse to your house
http://www.therealmartha.com/newyear/index.htm
Happy New Year! (2002)
http://www.therealmartha.com/WhisperActive/index.htm
The Whispering Activist 9/15 (copy original mailer)
http://www.therealmartha.com/WA919DoxBun/index.htm
WA 9-19
http://www.therealmartha.com/WA%209-17%20both/index.htm
WA 9-17
http://www.therealmartha.com/WARAwards/index.htm
Awards offered for outstanding support efforts, sites and circulation
Circulation boosts most appreciated, you can submit the following blurb to your favorite newsletter, 'zines, chat lists, message boards or your own regular mailing list. I'll add you to my "Jingo Elves" list if you let me know what you're doing.
The Whispering Activist Record series
All are welcome to display banner with my thanks - please link to your favorite page in WAR series.
http://www.opsos.org/
Operation SOS - Support Our Soldiers
www.eMailOurMilitary.com - Stepping in where "Any Service Member" and "Operation Dear Abby" mail programs left off, eMOM is a free service providing the opportunity for anyone to let America's military service members know how much we appreciate what they do on our behalf 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Latest news: http://www.emailourmilitary.com/new.htm
http://operationpaperback.usmilitarysupport.org/
Operation Paperback is non-profit organization sending "gently used" books to
our troops overseas. Find out how you can help, how the troops feel about the project, and
what you can send. The list of what can be sent includes a little bit of everything. Links
to other support groups are also included, and much more.
http://wtv-zone.com/kjsb/bataan.html
The Ships Project, sending handmade slippers and hats to our troops in Iraq and
Afghanistan and to ships deployed to that region. Non-crafty
people can also help by making postage donations.
A lesson in respect, forwarded e-mail from an unknown source:
When Hurricane Isabel was bearing down on Washington, D.C., Washington did what it often does - panic! The federal government was closed as were the area's schools - even though up until 7 p.m. the day was only rainy with brief gusts of wind.
While everyone else was running for cover, there was a different character on display at Arlington National Cemetery, "home" to 260,000 veterans. It is also the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which was built in 1921 to honor those who died for our country, but whose remains have never been identified. The Tomb is watched 24-hours-a-day by the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard.
Cemetery officials were in a dilemma. The Old Guard has never abandoned its post guarding the Tomb. But as Isabel slammed into the area winds hit 75 miles an hour and the rain was torrential. The cemetery officials, gave the Old Guard permission to leave their posts for safety sake.
The soldiers refused to leave. Staff Sergeant Alfred Lanier said the Tomb was something "we cherish." Sgt. Christopher Holmes said leaving the Tomb is "never an option for us" and added he was prepared to die while guarding it. As Eisenhower asked when he surveyed the bravery on the beaches of Normandy, "Where do we get such men?"
Evidently several versions of the above are circulating. Find more and extra details here: http://www.snopes.com/military/isabel.htm
A matter of honor
A few years ago, 37 American GI dog tags being sold as souvenirs in Vietnam were purchased with the intention of locating their rightful owners (or family). More than 10 were returned before the trail ended. Help is needed to continue the search, Veterans names are listed here: http://www.roskamdogtag.com/
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http://members.aol.com/AltMartha/BubbaGourmet.index.html
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http://therealmartha.com/fd16hallo/index.htm
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New Site Index/Graphics Credits and more - tips (Editing Etc. and much miscellanea learned
along the way), humor, critter stuff and just plain out there in some cases (~.*)
http://www.therealmartha.com/editingetc/index.htm
Page making and other writing tips - no time like the present to get started!
They're saying nice things
I don't think Cathy would mind - swiped the above from a recent Sunday strip. About 300 years ago I sent her a copy of my first book when she was panic stricken over Irving's parents coming to dinner. Her note and two others from people I admire are here: http://members.aol.com/MsAtte2ude/famouspeopleletters.index.html. Long before that, I had also written to Erma Bombeck requesting publishing advice. Unfortunately I lost that reply but will never forget, "Just do it." And so, I do ...
Feedback keeps the ol' donkey pulling the cart. The following were specifically in reference to WAR.
Knew you'd be doing something
worthwhile. Lois
Very well written w/class, to the point and w/humor. Will be sending it out :) JoAnne
Your pages are such a trip - a real roller coaster ride for the mind. AM
Thank you for NOT being politically correct! Wayne
Love your lingo ... very straight and to the point. My friends will find it a breath of fresh air. Donna
Just found you and had to tell you how much I liked it. What a wealth of info. We as Canadians also support the USA and your values of liberty and freedom. T
Some (pages) make me laugh, some cry, and some even think in a different perspective. Jennie
Takes me forever to read all your stuff, but it's like a car wreck, you can't help yourself, you have to look. Lael
I look forward to your releases, and consume them faster than pizza (well ... almost as fast). Lou
Roses to all
BTW, tag was a special request, making it somewhat unique - please feel free to lift and use as you wish. One idea is a printing a page full to cut into cards and sign as a class or other group project. Neat to send to any of the addresses listed on various pages for soldiers, firefighters, police, even the President.