West Texas Woman
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West Texas Woman
@MargShipley
Christian, veteran’s wife, Mom, Mimi, teacher, Outlander-obsessed football fan. 5th generation Texan. Unapologetically pro-life, 1A, 2A. Firmly on the right.
Texas, USA Katılım Ekim 2011
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The lead flight attendant quietly informed the captain: "We have an H.R. on board." (H.R. stands for human remains). When asked if it was a soldier, she confirmed it was, and that an escort was present and in place...(exact flight not known, its the story that matters)
Shortly thereafter, the escort was invited into the cockpit.
A young Army Sergeant entered, perfectly uniformed, and introduced himself.
Escorts always speak as if their soldier were still with them.
The sergeant explained, "My soldier is on his way home to Virginia."
The captain thanked him, pointed out the particular gravity of his service, and shook his hand.
Later during the flight, the lead flight attendant called again, this time in a heavy voice.
"Captain, the soldier's family is also on board - his mother, father, wife, and young daughter.
They are sad they didn't get to see him before takeoff. The father asked if they could be there when he was taken off the plane."
The dispatcher was contacted immediately.
Hours passed before confirmation finally arrived:
A special escort team would meet the plane. The family would be allowed to enter the tarmac and accompany their son unhindered.
They would also be allowed to be present when he was loaded onto the next flight home.
Upon landing, the tarmac controller announced: "All traffic is being held for you."
This made it clear that the family had to disembark first.
Before parking at the gate, the captain addressed the passengers:
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a passenger on board who deserves our highest honor. Private [Name], who gave his life in service to our country, is in the cargo hold.
His companion, Sergeant [Name], and his family are also on board - his father, mother, wife, and daughter.
We ask that you remain seated so they can disembark first. Thank you."
When the plane came to a stop, the entire cabin fell silent.
Not a single passenger moved. The family gathered their luggage and left the aisle.
At first hesitantly, then increasingly loudly, the cabin began to applaud.
Soon, everyone was applauding. Words of sympathy, gratitude, and blessings accompanied the families on their journey to their fallen hero.
This moment remained deeply etched in the memory of all involved – a powerful reminder that freedom cannot be taken for granted and that behind every uniform stands a family that also makes sacrifices.
This Memorial Day let’s all remember all those and their families who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s important to remember also that casualties from their service have come in a variety of ways. Many through combat. But also many through internal battles that also come from combat. They too are casualties that we need to remember. Let’s remember them all this weekend and every day.

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MEMORIAL DAY VS. VETERAN’S DAY - A TUTORIAL
This come up every year and there’s never been a better time to remember than right now. As you fire up your grills and drinks your beers, remember this:
Both days are U.S. federal holidays honoring military service, but they have different distinct purposes.
• MEMORIAL DAY: Honors military members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a day of solemn remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
• VETERAN’S DAY: Honors all veterans — living and deceased — who have served in the military. It’s a day to thank and celebrate everyone who’s ever served.
Bottom Line: Memorial Day is about those who died for the country. Veterans Day is about those who served.
History:
• Memorial Day: Observed on the last Monday in May. It originated after the Civil War as Decoration Day and became a federal holiday in 1971.
• Veterans Day: Observed on November 11. It began as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I and was renamed in 1954 to honor all veterans.
How We Do It:
• Memorial Day: Focuses on visiting cemeteries, placing flags or flowers on graves, and the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. Flags fly at half-staff until noon. It also unofficially kicks off summer with cookouts and sales.
• Veterans Day: Features parades, ceremonies, and expressions of gratitude to living veterans. It has a more appreciative tone than Memorial Day.
So, on Memorial Day, remember the fallen. On Veterans Day, thank those who served.
Keeping the distinction clear shows proper respect for both holidays and the sacrifices they represent. Veterans really appreciate it.
Drink, eat, and have fun! I will be…but please remember. 🫡


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Here's some ground rules for this coming weekend:
1. Don't wish me a Happy Memorial day. There is nothing happy about brave men and women dying.
2. It's not a holiday. It's a remembrance.
3. If you want to know the true meaning, visit Arlington or your local VA, not freaking Disney.
4. Don't tell me how great any one political power is. Tell me about Chesty Puller, George Patton, John Basilone, Dakota Meyer, Kyle Carpenter, Mitchell Paige, Ira Hayes, Chris Kyle and any other heroes too numerous to name. Attend a Bell Ceremony and shed some tears.
5. Don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about. I have carried the burden all too many times for my warriors who now stand their post for God.
6. Say a prayer... and then another.
7. Remember the Fallen for all the Good they did while they were here.
8. Reach out and let a Vet know you're there, we're losing too many in "peace".
Carry on! 🇺🇸 🙏- Johnny Cadillac

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Hot take but we literally tried to warn you that this is what happens when abortion access isn’t accessible.
Zoya🕊️@Zoya_ki_batein
This newborn baby was found in a dumpster in Houston, Texas. "The child appeared to be fresh out of the womb, with his hair wet, his skin pruned and his umbilical cord still attached." Thankfully, he survived
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@BridgetPhetasy @EWErickson People liked Carson. He wasn’t an insufferable blowhard.
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Dear United States Senators (all of you):
You are not royalty.
You are not the House of Lords.
You are politicians, meaning your profession enjoys a public reputation below Mafia lawyers and prostitutes.
You do not have an automatic lifetime tenure.
You work for us, the People. We don't work for you.
The sooner you figure all of this out the less painful it will be for you.
Love,
CP
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It is nearly an impossible task to convey just how amazing kids are to someone who doesn’t have any.
The best way I can describe it is this:
You spend your whole life thinking you understand love.
Then one night, you’ll find yourself standing in a room at 2 a.m., just watching your newborn baby breathe, just to make sure they are still alive.
And you realize in that moment that you would burn the entire world to the ground for the slow rise and fall of that tiny chest.
You become braver and absolutely terrified at the same time.
You start looking for exits in restaurants and worrying about that weird stranger in the parking lot.
You discover a capacity for anger and violence you never knew lived in you until you think you might need it because someone might hurt your kid.
The first time you see your kid, the entire world changes.
You realize you are meant to live for them… not for you.
And it feels good. It feels right.
Like a key to a door you have always been looking at but could never open.
And one ordinary afternoon probably while you’re folding socks or something dumb, it will hit you…
This is how your parents loved you.
This is what she felt watching you sleep.
This is what your dad felt every time he watched you walk out the door.
And you had no idea.
You spent your entire childhood with no idea.
It’s so beautiful, words fail to describe it.
It’s just right, it was always meant to be this way. ❤️

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