Fallen warrior’s funeral procession denied free access on toll roads in Oklahoma

Fallen warrior’s funeral procession denied free access on toll roads in Oklahoma

Considering this young warrior has paid the ultimate price you would think his funeral procession would be allowed access free of charge. To our shock and horror, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, after repeated requests for an exception, has informed the family they must pay the toll fees.

US Army First Sgt. David H. McNerny, (MOH) dies at age 79

US Army First Sgt. David H. McNerny, (MOH) dies at age 79

(Oct. 12, 2010) Houston, Texas. McNerney was born on June 2, 1931, in Lowell, Massachusetts, died Oct. 10, 2010. His father was a decorated World War I veteran, having received the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and two Purple Hearts. Two of his siblings served in World War II and a third was a fighter pilot in Vietnam.

USS Cole 10-years later

USS Cole 10-years later

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2010 – Navy officials, current and former crew members and families of the fallen gathered today at Norfolk Naval Station, Va., to remember the 17 sailors killed and 39 others wounded in the al-Qaida attack on the USS Cole 10 years ago today.

Pfc. Cody Board, 19, (KIA) returning to N. Texas

Pfc. Cody Board, 19, (KIA) returning to N. Texas

Pfc. Cody A. Board, 19, of McKinney, Texas, died Oct. 4, just two weeks shy of his 20th birthday, at Mirwais, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

SSG Robert J. Miller posthumously awarded Medal of Honor

SSG Robert J. Miller posthumously awarded Medal of Honor

The president has bestowed the Medal of Honor this afternoon upon the family of Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller, whose actions allowed seven of his Special Forces teammates and 15 Afghan soldiers to escape an ambush kill zone.

Heathens of Westboro go before SCOTUS

Heathens of Westboro go before SCOTUS

Today SCOTUS will hear arguments as to, whether or not; the heathens of Westboro rights to free speech over ride the right to privacy of grieving mourners at a military funeral. As sad as it seems the constitution allows for the ignoramus among us to say and do as they wish no matter how demonic they are.

Suicide awarness month ends but the mission continues

Suicide awarness month ends but the mission continues

Continuing coverage of service-members and suicide. A look at the latest and greatest in cutting-edge technologies used to treat post traumatic stress.

US Navy WWII veteran Tony Curtis dies at age 85

US Navy WWII veteran Tony Curtis dies at age 85

Sept. 30, 2010 Henderson, NV. Tony Curtis, the dashingly handsome film star of the 1950s and ’60s best remembered for his hilarious turn in drag in Billy Wilder’s classic comedy “Some Like It Hot” and dramatic roles in “The Defiant Ones” and “Sweet Smell of Success,” died Wednesday night. He was 85.

Combat soldier killed by police is denied Army funeral honors

Combat soldier killed by police is denied Army funeral honors

On Monday, amid a small group of mourners, Gail Barrett of Tucson trembled and wept as Spc. Brandon Barrett was laid to rest without Army …

Arlington National Cemetery works hard to resolve errors

Arlington National Cemetery works hard to resolve errors

updates are as disturbing as the errors. We believe the most efficient way of resolving the errors would be to stop cemetery operations temporarily to conduct a full audit and a reconciliation of all discrepancies’.

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