Off The Editor’s Desk – 2-12-2020
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If our leaders can’t get along, how do they expect us to?
There is so much hate between the two political parties in Washington D. C. that it is a miracle that we, as just plain American citizens can get along without becoming the “Hatfields and McCoy feud.”
I watched the entire “State of the Union Speech” that President Trump gave last week. No matter what he said or has done was met with scorn by congressional members of the Democratic Party.
When Trump introduced his special guests during the speech, those special guests deserve our respect, praise, and a big thank you, but received a scowl from the liberals that call themselves our representatives. We had to point no farther than the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, who stood up and tore up her copy of the President’s speech.
I would like to list those people that were honored by President Trump.
First there is “a single mother from Philadelphia who is seeking a better school for her fourth grader and was denied a tax credit school choice voucher. Trump gave her a scholarship to the school of her daughter’s choice.
Juan Guaido from Caracas, Venezuela. He is the interim President of Venezuela and leader of the democratically elected Venezuelan National Assembly. The National Assembly declared their nation’s dictator illegitimate, and the United States lead a coalition of nearly 60 countries in support of the Venezuelan people in their struggle for freedom.
Kelli and Gage Hake from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kelli Hake was at home with her then one-year-old son, Gage, when she learned that her husband, Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Hake, had been killed while serving his second tour of duty in Iraq. A roadside bomb that was supplied by Iranian terrorist leader Qasem Soleimani killed him. Trump ordered the killing of Soleimani while Soleimani was planning more attacks on American service members.
Jody Jones from Farmersville, California, whose brother was shot and killed by an illegal immigrant in California. The criminal alien who committed this murder had previously been twice deported. This criminal alien was arrested in December of 2018 for the sixth time. But because of California’s sanctuary state policy, he was released from jail. A few days later, he went on a 24-hour “reign of terror,” injuring several people, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase, and killing 51-year old Rocky Jones.
Now, here is the one that brought tears of joy to my eyes. An eighth grader from Scottsdale Arizona by the name of Iain Lanphier, a top graduate of the Aerospace Career Education program. Iain wants to join the newly created Space Force. But, the family story runs deeper than his desire to serve his country. His great grandfather, Retired Brigadier General Charles McGee was also honored by Trump. After earning his wings in 1943, this 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman flew a total of 409 aerial fighter combat missions during his 30 years of military service. He is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. General McGee recently participated in the Super Bowl LIV coin toss and had his stars pinned to his uniform by President Trump on the day of the State of the Union address. General McGee is an American hero who has rendered invaluable service to his country.
Rush Limbaugh, the legendary radio talk show host was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom that was placed around his neck by First Lady Melania Trump.
Paul Morrow of Montgomery, Alabama, who, after leaving the army started a successful contracting business,
Carl and Marsha Mueller of Prescott, Arizona. Their daughter, Kayla, was a humanitarian aid worker who was kidnapped by ISIS. She was held captive and tortured by the leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, before being murdered. President Trump ordered a successful U. S. Special forces raid that killed Kayla’s captor.
Raul Ortiz from Del Rio, Texas: Deputy Chief Ortiz has helped protect America’s homeland for nearly three decades. In 2019 he became Chief Patrol Agent of the Del Rio Sector, which made him responsible for all border Patrol operations in 41 Texas Counties, including 210 miles of border between Mexico and the U. S.
Tony Rankins from Cincinnati, Ohio. After service with the army in Afghanistan he suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and became addicted to drugs, lost his job and family. A company called “R Investments” helped train Tony in the construction trades. Today, he works in an Opportunity Zone in Cincinnati, Ohio and his new job has helped him overcome drug addiction and reunite with his family.
Robin Schneider from Kansas City, Missouri. Her daughter, Ellie was born at 21 weeks and she is one of the smallest babies to survive in the United States.
Ivan Simonovis, from Caracas, Venezuela, was the Chief of Police in Venezuela’s capital city and esteemed as the nation’s top cop. He was imprisoned in 2004 for protecting protesters and was held captivity for nearly 15 years by the Chavez and Maduro regimes. He escaped in 2019 and was brought to Fort Lauderdale, FL, where immigration agents welcomed him to the U.S.
It always brings tears to my eyes for the joy of watching a service man being reunited with his family. So the last one we would like to mention is that of the Williams Family of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Amy Williams is a military spouse and a mother of two young children. Amy works full time for the army and devotes hundreds of hours to helping military families, all while raising her two children as her husband, Sergeant First Class Townsend Williams, serves his fourth deployment. The Williams Family were reunited during the State of the Union speech.”
To those and all of the great people that serve our country, you have my undying praise and thanks, God Bless you all.
Thanks for reading! ~Carlton