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Nov
18
Beyond November 11th
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Wednesday was Veteran’s Day. A twenty-four hour period where Americans are supposed to stop at some time during those hours to honor and reflect on the sacfrices made by our veterans so that others can live in a free and democratic country. Truly, I don’t know how many Americans did this… With the busyness of daily life, I didn’t see much evidence that many knew the honorary day existed. Yet, across the nation there many observances.
In our home we did something uniquely special. Something we have never done before, nor will we do again. The event was a culmination of several months of planning.
It included the thoughtfulness and generosity of family members and close friends, along with the sewing fingers of the Caring Quilters of “The Rabbit’s Lair” in Rogers, AR. Contributers are Betty Hayes, Marguerite Steiner, Nancy White and Patty Wilhelm and machine quilted by Donna Roche. All are dedicated to making a difference with the “Quilts of Valor”.
It was a secret for Tony, which took a great deal of evasive action and patience to execute. In honor of all vets, we took this day to symbolize such respect by paying tribute to one. Inviting several neighbors to share the evening, we ate a light dinner, then watched the touching movie, Taking Chance, the true story of a twenty-year old Marine who died in Iraq. The movie chronicled the journey of Chance Phelps from Iraq to his family burial place in Dubois, Wyoming. http://www.hbo.com/films/takingchance/
One member this evening, a former marine who flew helicopters in Vietnam, shared how, while he was waiting for his overseas assignment, was given the duty of informing two families of their loved ones’ death. It was information he had never shared with any of us before and we could tell that the memory still remained with him.
At the very end of the evening, we surprised Tony with his own Quilt of Valor. Needless to say, he was speechless and quite humbled. You see, he understood that this distinctive comforter of courage was not just for him, but for every wounded warrior from every war past and present. So Thank You every veteran for your sacrifice and service. We hold you warmly in our hearts and minds, not just on November 11, but every day of every year.
Nov
10
Veteran’s Day
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Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2009
Following is a guest post from some dear friends. Thanks to all veterans on this day and every day! Lest we forget, “Freedom Isn’t Free”
Post by Larry & Nancy Thoney:
Battered & Tattered, Yet, How Proudly It Waves!
While traveling across the Navajo Reservation in the Monument Valley in AZ last winter, we saw an American flag flying in spite of what had obviously been some very hard times. It was symbolic and we had to have that picture!
The ragged, tattered old flag reminds us of our country and the fact that it has also been through some trials and tribulations, but never-the-less our life style and independence have prevailed. The reason our flag has continued to fly proudly, in spite of all, is largely because of the sacrifices of Veterans such as yourself.
Thanks so much for your contributions. We Americans are forever grateful!
Happy, Healthy Trails to you and yours.
Two Appreciative Americans,
Larry and Nancy Thoney
Post by Janet J. Seahorn:
Today is Wednesday, November 11, 2009… Veteran’s Day. Be sure to say thank you to every veteran you meet; not just today, but often. Be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their sacrifice for our country. A sacrifice that allows you and your family to live in peace and pursue your dreams of prosperity and happiness. Be sure you say an extra prayer for the families of our troops who are far from home in harms way. And may you live your life making a similar selfless commitment on behalf of others you may never know or meet.
Josh Groban in his song, You Raise Me Up, says it nicely.
You Raise Me Up
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit a while with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
Your raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up… to more than I can be.
Thanks to you, members of our military, you have raised us up higher than we could ever be without your contribution to freedom and liberty for all.
God Bless America and God Bless our Veterans!
Sep
30
Red Fridays
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RED FRIDAYS —– You will begin seeing a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
The reason?
Americans who actively support our troops used to be called the ‘silent majority’. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get little media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions.
Many Americans, like you, me and our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans support our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts on Friday – and continues each and every Friday until the troops come home from war.
Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar should consider wearing something red.
A bunch of us are doing this.
Please join us.
Mar
31
The 15th annual Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) EVVY Book Awards Banquet was held Saturday March 28th. Tears of a Warrior won two awards. Tears of a Warrior won 1st Place EVVY Award (overall book design, writing, editing and production) in the Non-Fiction/Experiences category. Authors Tony and Janet Seahorn had a previously scheduled engagement and were not able to attend the event but they were both very honored to receive the award. Karen Saunders, owner of MacGraphics Services accepted on their behalf. Graphic designer Kerrie Lian won a 2nd Place Tech award for her compelling book cover design. Kerrie also designed the interior of the book. Karen Reddick contributed with editing and Mary Walewski is working with the authors in marketing the book.
(buythebookmarketing.com)
(Left) Karen Saunders, founder MacGraphics Services & Kerrie Lian, graphic designer
Feb
12
Link to Janet & Tony’s Radio Interview on Castle Rock Radio
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If you missed Janet and Tony’s interview today on Castle Rock Radio’s “Walking the Walk,” and “Getting Your Life Back,” click here to go to Castle Rock Radio’s website: http://castlerockradio.com/pages/page.asp?page_id=47571
Hosts: Lorin & Dixie Ricker
The download links are under the Media category on the left.
Feb
11
Castle Rock Radio “Walking A Walk”
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 @10:00 AM (MST)
“Walking A Walk”
Quote of the week: “We are now back on American soil, and again, we are reminded of how very much we love this country. Visiting Vietnam and Cambodia made it clear how very precious freedom is to a country, a people, and to us as individuals. To all those who have served America or are currently serving our great country abroad, thank you.” – Tony and Janet Seahorn, upon their return to the USA following their tour of SE Asia
This Week on “Walking A Walk” -This is it!… We’ve been letting you know about this special 2-hour edition of “Walking A Walk” for several weeks now, and it’s finally here! This week, our very special guests are Tony and Janet Seahorn, authors of the new book “Tears of a Warrior” (A Family’s Story of Combat and Living with PTSD). If you are a veteran who’s been struggling with PTSD or a TBI, or you know someone who is, please… tune in to this conversation with this remarkable couple! This is a cannot miss show!
Tony is a Vietnam vet (Dauntless Black Lions of the 1st Infantry Division) who has coped with his PTSD for more than three decades. Tony served in Nam from early 1968 until he was seriously wounded in December of that year. He was decorated for his service, earning two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, an Air Medal for Valor in Flight, a Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, and a Presidential Unit Citation.
Janet is an educator, wife, mother and homemaker who has struggled for all those years beside Tony to try to help him cope with his PTSD. Indeed, in the early years, they didn’t even know what to call it… just that something was seriously wrong. Only in the past few years, a decade at most, has professional help and understanding of this disorder been forthcoming.
Their book is the chronicle of their path… “Our life’s journey for the past thirty-some years. We began writing our story several years back simply as a legacy for our two sons. But, with the Iraq war and soldiers returning from combat, we realized that there are many others who are now living our experience as well. Some certainly have more traumatic stories than ours. Combat PTSD is the silent bullet you never hear.”
In January, Tony and Janet took a significant and challenging tour of Southeast Asia, including a return to Vietnam – We’ll include their “trip report” in our conversation, and we’ll get their impressions and experiences in the land where Tony, along with so many brave American soldiers, friends and comrades, once fought a war.
This special broadcast just may hold some nuggets of hope for those vets and first responders who suffer from PTSD and TBI. Please, help us get the word out about this week’s show, and encourage anyone you know whom it might help to listen in – Your call-ins are welcome too!
Join us this Thursday at 10:00am MT, February 12th, with Janet and Tony on “Walking A Walk“! Please, invite your friends, family, combat vets and first responders to join us for this important conversation.
Brought to you by American Military Family, Inc. (http://AMF100.org), and funded in part by a generous grant from Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA). Castle Rock Radio, Community Programming with a World Wide Reach!