Support Our Troops

As I was driving home on this beautiful Sunday afternoon in sunny California, my attentions were instantly diverted to a boisterous rally occurring in my neighborhood. A frenzy of irate Veterans were picketing in front of the Veterans' hospital to stop "the land grabbing of the Veterans hallowed land and to fully implement the Veterans' 'Declaration of Enforcement' that Protects, Preserves and Defends the Land Grant Deed of 1888." This land was specifically Deeded 120 years ago to be permanently maintained as a National Home for America's Military Veterans. This precious land was given to the soldiers as a form of compensation for their blood, sweat, and tears. Currently, this land is being traitorously taken away from the Veterans in order to build a hotel and a public park. I was aghast at this story.....so I decided to join in on the event. The stories these brave men recounted of what they endured both in Vietnam and subsequent wars, and the hell the experienced by their lack of adequate health care in the U.S., brought me to tears. It is simply disgraceful that our soldiers' needs are not being properly treated, and the one local safe-haven these courageous Veterans have enjoyed, is currently being demolished for corporate purposes. We are privileged to be able to enjoy all of the luxuries of being an American because of the people who have served this amazing country. I ardently support all of my friends and strangers who are currently fighting in Iraq, and those who have already served. Thank you for your courage in World War II grandpa. Thank you Uncle Rich for being a great navy pilot, dad for being a doctor in the navy, Jason for your work in Iraq, Joseph Sronce for your work in Somalia and Iraq. Thank you Justin Pabis for your bravery and courage on your second tour of Iraq. I honor and love you all!