It's not safe to wake up a sleeping teen I guess. No hesitation, just shot the sucker dead. Well done.
HOUSTON—A teenage boy shot and killed an intruder in his Spring Branch home Thursday.
Teen shoots burglary suspect
Raw: Spring Branch burglary scene
July 16, 2009 View larger E-mail Clip More Video According to police, the boy was sleeping alone in the home on Kerrwood when he said a man kicked in his back door.
The boy said the man appeared to be armed, so he ran, grabbed a gun and shot him.
Police said the teen then ran out of the home to a neighbor’s house and called 911.
When police arrived, they surrounded the home, unsure if the suspect was alive inside.
Eventually, they entered the home and found the body.
Neighbors said there have been five robberies in the neighborhood recently.
The teen’s home was under construction, and neighbors said the boy and his dad had been taking turns sleeping there to protect it.
Police said the case would be referred to a grand jury with no charges.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Police: Teen shoots, kills intruder in Spring Branch
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday Hero
35 years old from Weidman, Michigan
K-9 unit of the 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade
September 2, 2008
"I asked Greg if anything ever happened to him where he'd prefer to be buried," Sgt. Rodriguez's wife, Laura, told the Morning Sun of Mount Pleasant, "and he told me Arlington, as he wanted to be among the best and the brave."
"Rod," as he was known to his Army buddies, was a Red Wings fan who loved to hassle fans of other hockey teams he met during his military career, said Laura. "Greg loved to push everyone's buttons and get people going with his rare, unique sense of sarcasm," she said. At the same time, her husband, a military police dog handler whose dog, Jacko, survived the fatal ambush, was "a very committed, loyal individual and could be counted on whenever needed."
Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez died of wounds suffered in Ana Kalay, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol came under small-arms fire.
"My brother liked to be the law," said Lisa Dombrowski. "He liked justice. If it wasn't right, he made it right."
He is survived by his sister, wife and three children.
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These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Darrell "Shifty" Powers
This man is an original hero, no floats, parades or news coverage. He was just a man who served his country, an American Soldier
Guys,
The original came from Cliff Salyer's brother. Cliff asked me to send it on to you.
Here are a couple of Darrell "Shifty" Powers pictures I found:
Let’s honor this man by announcing his passing to everyone on the Internet.
Jim
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This is so sad and so true.
God bless,
Cliff
One of the "Band of Brothers" soldiers died on June 17, 2009.
We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services.
I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers.
Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company
of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne
Infantry.
If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know
Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes, and Shifty himself is
interviewed in several of them.
I met Shifty in the Philadelphia airport several years ago. I didn't know
who he was at the time. I just saw an elderly gentleman having trouble
reading his ticket. I offered to help, assured him that he was at the right
gate, and noticed the "Screaming Eagle", the symbol of the 101st Airborne,
on his hat.
Making conversation, I asked him if he'd been in the 101st Airborne, or if
his son was serving. He said quietly that he had been in the 101st. I
thanked him for his service, then asked him when he served, and how many
jumps he made.
Quietly and humbly, he said, "Well, I guess I signed up in 1941 or so, and
was in until sometime in 1945 . . . " at which point my heart skipped.
At that point, again, very humbly, he said, "I made the 5 training jumps
at Toccoa, and then jumped into Normandy . . . . do you know where Normandy
is?"
At this point my heart stopped.
I told him yes, I know exactly where Normandy was and I know what D - Day
was.
At that point he said "I also made a second jump into Holland , into
Arnhem ."
I was standing with a genuine war hero . . . . and then I realized that it
was June, just after the anniversary of D - Day.
I asked Shifty if he was on his way back from France , and he said; "Yes.
And it's real sad because these days so few of the guys are left, and those
that are, lots of them can't make the trip." My heart was in my throat and I
didn't know hat to say.
I helped Shifty get onto the plane and then realized he was back in Coach,
while I was in First Class. I sent the flight attendant back to get him and
said that I wanted to switch seats. When Shifty came forward, I got up out
of the seat and told him I wanted him to have it, that I'd take his in
coach.
He said, "No, son, you enjoy that seat. Just knowing that there are still
some who remember what we did and still care is enough to make an old man
very happy." His eyes were filling up as he said it. And mine are brimming
up now as I write this.
Shifty died on June 17 after fighting cancer.
There was no parade.
No big event in Staples Center .
No wall - to - wall, back - to - back, 24x7 news coverage.
No weeping fans on television.
And that's not right.
Let's give Shifty his own Memorial Service, online, in our own quiet way.
Please forward this email to everyone you know. Especially, to the
veterans.
Rest in peace, Shifty.
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Bob Schramm
KSLC 1979 A36TC N817NM
Monday, July 13, 2009
Chambers County Deputy Killed
As of time of this post, this situation is still ongoing. This is a damn shame. Never can we take our Law Enforcement Personnel for granted.
Deputy Shot Near Houston Raceway Park
POSTED: Monday, July 13, 2009
UPDATED: 2:50 pm CDT July 13, 2009
BAYTOWN, Texas -- A Chambers County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed Monday, officials told KPRC Local 2.
Baytown police said a meter reader came to shut off the water at a home near the Houston Raceway Park, located at 2525 S. FM 565 Road, on Monday shortly after 9:30 a.m. when someone inside the home fired shots.
A Chambers County deputy was shot and killed when he arrived at the scene.
The suspected shooter remains holed up inside the home, investigators said. Police have not said if there are any hostages inside the home. SWAT officers were at the scene.
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The deputy's name has not been released.
For more information on this breaking story, stay tuned to KPRC Local 2 and Click2Houston.com.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday Hero
21 years old from Rochester, New York
2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
August 7, 2007
Reynold Armand didn’t want to wait until he turned 18 to join the Marines. He persuaded his adoptive mother to sign papers allowing him to sign up a year early.
"I'm very proud of him," said his father, Carl Armand. "When he was home, he gave no sign of being afraid." Armand didn’t speak much about his experiences in Iraq, according to family members, saying only that most Iraqi civilians he encountered were very nice.
"We used to send him a lot of candy," said his mother, Alma Armand. "He would pass it out."
Manny Rodriguez, 21, of Rochester met Armand five years ago at New Day Church in Rochester, where both young men were members of the youth group. "He was such an amazing all-around person. He was so easy and comfortable to be around. He liked people for who they are."
No definitive report could be found on how Cpl. Armand died. Some report that he was killed when shot and others report that he was killed by an IED that exploded near his vehicle in Balad, Iraq.
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These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Good 4th Weekend In Louisiana
Well we made it back in one piece. It was a very nice weekend. My sister and her bunch drove in from out of town and my other sister was there. We again had catfish, tots, water mellon and all the fixins. Little bit of beer, lots of good conversation and catching up. We look to be heading back that way next month when my wife returns from over seas. There was a big fireworks display out at Fort Polk, and Clint Black was performing. There was also a Tea Party in front of the court house on main street. All in all it was a really good trip, but I was sure to roll back into Texas, and get home.
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Heading Out In The Morning
My daughter and I are heading to Grandma's house over in Louisiana tomorrow morning. We will be there over the weekend visiting Mama and my sister and visiting my Daddy's grave. I am really looking forward to spending this 4th of July where I grew up. I may get a chance to catch up with some old friends I hope. I hope to do a little fishing at my sisters place and a lot of relaxing. I just want to say to all of my friends out there in the blog world that I wish you and yours a great 4th and thanks to all of our military folks for their service. Our president may be flushing up down the toilet, but you are still number one in our hearts.
Sphere: Related ContentWednesday, July 1, 2009
The Meaning Of The Flag Draped Coffin
All Americans should be given this lesson. To understand what the flag draped coffin really means…… Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers. Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776? Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold
of the flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold
is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold
is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold
represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold
is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
The 6th fold
is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United! States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold
is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold
is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.!
The 9th fold
is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold
is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
The 11th fold
represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold
represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold
or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, “In God We Trust.”
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Wednesday Hero
Members of the force protection team at Camp Eggars, Afghanistan, assess damage resulting from an explosion near the gate. A vehicle-born improvised explosive device exploded near the German Embassy and a U.S. base. Eliminating threats such as the VBIED is the focus of Army's 3rd Counter-IED Conference that was scheduled July 28-30.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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