Podcasts about gold star mother

In this episode, Johnny returns to Co-Host alongside JD for an amazing conversation with Gold Star Mother and Brother, Wendy and Logan Holland. SGT Robert Sanchez was Killed in Action on 01 October, 2009 in Zharay District, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, and his family was honored at this year's Hero Games.Support the Show.Hero Games Charity Website: https://herogamescharity.com/HGC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herogamescharity/JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdxhgc/Johnny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnty5/Willie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freewillie1776/HGC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeroGamesCharity/

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head hosts a conversation with Shana Chappell, the Gold Star Mother of Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui, who died in the 2021 bombing at Abbey Gate. Chappell shared details about her son's life and his dream to serve his country. Nikoui, a four-time world and national MMA champion, joined the Marines as soon as he graduated from high school and never looked back.Chappell goes on to rightfully criticize President Joe Biden for his lack of empathy and respect during their meeting at Dover Air Force Base. She contrasted Biden's actions with former President Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery today, highlighting Trump's continuous love and support for our nation's Gold Star families. Chappell joins millions of Americans and military families as she believes that President Trump's return to the White House would be better for the military and for our country.You can keep up with Shana by following her on Instagram: @SoCalAngel13 or on X (formerly Twitter): @13SoCaLangeL13. Today we honor the 13 following heroes for their service and ultimate sacrifice:Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak, and Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. KnaussSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Mindful Money Makers! Today, we have a very special guest, Michelle Benavidez, a dedicated Gold Star mother. Michelle volunteers tirelessly with other Gold Star family members, focusing on bringing more love and peace into people's lives. In this heartfelt interview, Michelle shares her invaluable insights on dealing with grief and teaches us that even though a loved one has passed, they're not truly gone.

Benny Johnson is joined by Gold Star Mother Kelly Barnett and Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann to discuss Joe Biden's claims at last week's debate that no US troops have died on his watch.

This week as we prepare to honor those lost in war in Memorial Day Observances, We talked with Gold Star Mother Tracy Taylor who lost her son Spc Kenneth J. Iwasinski KIA 10.14.2007.  

CEO, Combat Flip Flops Matthew “Griff” Griffin is a former Special Operations Army Ranger, West Point Graduate, co-founder and CEO of Combat Flip Flops, award winning documentary producer, and philanthropist. After serving four combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq with the storied 2d Ranger Battalion, Griff departed the military in 2006 to create positive, sustainable change in conflict areas. With the skills learned in the military, Griff co-founded Combat Flip Flops; manufactured fashion and lifestyle products in war zones, used profits to fund girls education, cleared land mines, and supports veteran charities. The company that everybody thought would fail created a moving TEDx talk, successfully secured Mark Cuban as a partner on Shark tank, and funded education for over 1000 girls in Northern Afghanistan, cleared over 30,000 square meters of land mines, and funded In addition to building a globally respected philanthropic brand, Griff was a member of the first team to successfully ski off the tallest mountain in Iraq in the award winning Film, Adventure Not War: Ski Iraq. In 2019, Griff lead and executive produced the film, Here Am I, Send Me, a Sundance recognized film that follows the trail of Griff and fellow Rangers freefalling a Gold Star Mother into the opening ceremonies of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. In 2021, Griff founded 46&2 Transitions, a non-profit organization focused on helping transitioning veterans overcome PTSD through holistic methodologies. Griff is a 2019 Henry Crown Fellow with the Aspen Global Leadership institute. @combatflipflops.griff https://www.combatflipflops.com @combatflipflops.griff https://www.combatflipflops.com Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn  PATREON: patreon.com/brassandunity  - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/products/ketone TruLean - 50% off subscription https://www.trulean.com  Mindful Meds - 15% off with code BRASS - https://mindfulmeds.io Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com  Three Horses Hat Co - 15% off with code BRASS - ⁠https://threehorseshatco.com/⁠ - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com  - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom -https://www.defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

In today's episode of the Spa Marketing Made Easy podcast, we are honored to share the inspiring story of Debbie Lee, a Gold Star Mother who turned her heart-wrenching loss into a powerful mission to support our troops, veterans, and their families. Debbie's life was forever changed when she received the devastating news that her son, Marc Alan Lee, was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Despite her unimaginable grief, Debbie chose to rise above and dedicate her life to defending our defenders and keeping the freedoms our troops have fought for. Listen in as Debbie shares her incredible journey of resilience, love, and unwavering commitment to our military heroes. In this episode, we discuss:  How Debbie found the strength to turn her tragedy into a purpose-driven life, honoring her son's legacy and last letter home. The incredible impact of Debbie's foundation, America's Mighty Warriors, in providing support and healing to veterans and their families. The power of touch and self-care in helping veterans with PTSD, and how Debbie's foundation offers facials, treatments, and massages to those in need. Debbie's tireless advocacy for our military community, from visiting combat zones to meeting with presidents and lawmakers on Capitol Hill. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://www.addoaesthetics.com/blog/374 Keep the conversation going inside the Spa Marketing Made Easy Community by clicking here.  

Imagine taking the worst tragedy a parent can live through and using that story to inspire others and help them through their pain?That's exactly what my next guest's life work is now all about after her son was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Join us as we discuss the profound impact this experience had on her family and how she has transformed others' lives through the power of storytelling. Holly is the Gold Star Ambassador/Liaison to Families of the Fallen and a Storytelling Coach for The Heroes Journey. She is a Gold Star Mom whose 23-year-old son, SrA Daniel J Johnson, was KIA on Oct. 5, 2010, in Kandahar Province, Dand District, Afghanistan. Her son Danny was an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Technician in the United States Air Force. His traumatic and tragic death sent her on a spiritual journey of growth with grief as her companion. She has discovered that grief is not something harmful to avoid, that drags us down.Instead, Holly looks at grief as a gift that assists us in mourning our loved ones and can teach us and give us spiritual gifts. Some surprising gifts grief has given Holly are greater purpose and meaning, unshakable peace and faith, more profound appreciation, and increased joy for what remains in her life.Holly is a wife, a mom of seven, and a granny of eight. Professionally, she worked as a Registered Nurse and a Social Worker in the mental health field for over 20 years. As a Social Worker, Holly primarily worked as a Forensic Specialist for those who were found not guilty because of mental disease or defect. She also Supervised Drug Court for Women in Dane County WI, and in her last professional position, Holly was the Director of a Homeless Shelter for Women in Madison, WIHolly's son's courage, patriotism, integrity, and passion inspire her every day to be a person worthy of all that he sacrificed for the country he loved enough to die for. Daniel is her inspiration and her hero.Last Man Out Play - https://lastoutplay.com/Storytelling workshops - https://theheroesjourney.org/Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

Host Jennie Taylor met Karen Mojecki as they both participated in the Army’s, “Survivor Advisory Working Group.” Jennie as a Gold Star Widow and Karen as a Gold Star Mother, having lost a husband and son, respectively. As the group strives to address issues of surviving military family members, Karen has focused on military mental health and suicide prevention. Her son, Major Wesley J. Hinkley, completed suicide on April 4, 2011, while serving in the U.S. Army in Baghdad, Iraq. Karen shares his story, the lessons she has learned and taught from LivingWorks ASIST suicide first aid program, and finding meaning in helping others suffering from suicidal ideation. If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. If you are a military veteran,  press 1 so you can talk to another veteran.  Even though we live in challenging times, we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life. Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen. 

Known to millions as "Momma Lee", Debbie Lee is an author, public speaker and political activist who has traveled the nation telling her son's amazing story and advocating for our troops, their families, and the families of the fallen.Debbie understands the sacrifice our troops make and that “Freedom isn't free.”On Aug 2, 2006 she received a knock on the door that would forever change her life. She was notified that her son, Marc Alan Lee, had been killed in action, becoming the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq.Since that day, Debbie has dedicated her life to honoring our troops and the families of the fallen, defending our defenders, and fighting to keep the freedoms that our troops have fought for.  She has worked tirelessly to ensure that our troops and military and Gold Star families have access to respite and important services that help assist recovery after injury or loss.By God's strength she chose to rise above the most devastating circumstance of her life to impact other's lives giving them hope and encouragement. In response to her son's last letter home to “pass on the love, the kindness, the precious gift of human life” she founded America's Mighty Warriors and is providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery.  Debbie has completed a multitude of cross country tours, visited Gitmo, and visited Iraq in 2007 and 2010, becoming the First Gold Star Mom in history to visit the combat zone where her son died.  She has conducted over 1,000 media interviews and has been a regular on FOX news.  Debbie appeared on stage with Tim McGraw at the ACMA's in 2007, has met with President Bush numerous times, and can often be found on Capitol Hill advocating for our troops.In today's very special episode, Debbie reveals that Christ is the source of the strength that she has relied upon throughout her brave journey.To learn more about Debbie Lee, please follow this link.To read about Debbie's amazing son, Marc, click on this link.To read Marc's final letter to his mother, follow this link.To understand the mission of "America's Mighty Warriors", click here."Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit:  https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

In this episode, Lisa takes on the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cheryl Rex, a Gold Star mother who lost her son in the Kabul airport attack, shares her experiences and frustrations with the administration. Rex calls for an appeal for transparency and accountability from the government regarding the Afghanistan situation. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iheartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa takes on the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cheryl Rex, a Gold Star mother who lost her son in the Kabul airport attack, shares her experiences and frustrations with the administration. Rex calls for an appeal for transparency and accountability from the government regarding the Afghanistan situation. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iheartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Star Mother and Gold Star Ambassador at “The Heroes Journey”, Holly Higgins-Staudacher, joins SMA Tilley to share the heartfelt story of her son, Danny,  who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.  SMA Tilley listens as Holly delivers powerful insight into the interwoven conversation on destiny and faith. She shares important ways to embrace healing. Holly also describes her work with “The Heroes Journey” and supporting Gold Star Mothers through storytelling and workshops. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yournextmission/message

Matthew “Griff” Griffin is a former Special Operations Army Ranger, West Point Graduate, award-winning documentary producer, philanthropist, and co-founder and CEO of Combat Flip Flops – a fashion and lifestyle company that sells goods manufactured in conflict and post-conflict zones. After serving four combat tours as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan and Iraq with the storied 2nd Ranger Battalion, Griffin departed the military in 2006 to create positive, sustainable change in conflict areas. With the skills learned in the military, he co-founded Combat Flip Flops, which uses their profits to aid the areas in which they are made – funding girls' education, clearing land mines, and supporting veteran charities as a part of Griffin's mission to encourage peace through trade and “business over bullets.” A powerful and emotional speaker, Griffin is known for a moving TEDx talk on the power of persistence, creativity, and respect, as well as for his successful appearance on the entrepreneurial television show Shark Tank, where he secured a deal with not only one but three “sharks” including Mark Cuban. Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Griffin is a firm believer that “anything worth doing is worth overdoing” and shares his inspiring and motivating story of chasing big goals and creating positive change with audiences globally. Griff is truly a man who proves you should never give up on your dreams! A Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Engineering Management, Griffin served in the 75th Ranger Regiment as a Rifle Company Fire Support Officer, with three tours to Afghanistan and one tour to Iraq. After leaving the Army, Griffin moved to the private sector as the director of military sales for Remote Medical International and the director of special operations for Protect the Force. There, he specialized in developing solutions for companies growing business in "difficult" locations, which led to the development of Combat Flip Flops. The company has operated in Afghanistan, Laos, and Colombia, helping local populations pull themselves out of poverty, and has funded education for more than 800 girls in Northern Afghanistan. In addition to building a globally respected philanthropic brand, Griffin was a member of the first team to successfully ski off the tallest mountain in Iraq in the award-winning film, Adventure Not War: Ski Iraq. In 2019, he led and executive produced the film, Here Am I, Send Me, a Sundance recognized film that follows the trail of Griffin and fellow Rangers freefalling a Gold Star Mother into the opening ceremonies of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.  In 2021, Griffin founded 46&2 Transitions, a non-profit organization focused on helping transitioning veterans overcome PTSD through holistic methodologies. He is currently leading a 2-year clinical study to prove the effectiveness of focused meditation and plant medicine to heal wounds sustained in combat.

Suicide Prevention Month22 per day, where did it come from, why is it irrelevant now? What is the number? Does it mean positive progress has been made?September 2 – VJ DaySeptember 11 – Patriots DaySeptember 15 – POW/MIA Recognition DaySeptember 18 – Air Force BirthdaySeptember 24 – Gold Star Mother's Day Donated Dog Tags Movie Review – ‘Thank you for your Service' Lauren Gedman Re/Max Preferred AssociatesForever in Bloom Artificial and solo wood florist for home decor, bridal bouquets, and special occasion needs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode, Lisa talks with Cheryl Rex, a Gold Star mother who tragically lost her son, Dylan Merola, in the Kabul airport attack during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cheryl shares her heartbreaking experience with the Biden administration and her disappointment in President Biden's response. She recounts the moment when President Biden approached her during the dignified transfer of her son's remains but failed to mention her son's name or acknowledge the tragedy in Afghanistan.  She expresses frustration with those who believe they are above the law and hopes that testifying before Congress will give her and other families a chance to be heard. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa talks with Cheryl Rex, a Gold Star mother who tragically lost her son, Dylan Merola, in the Kabul airport attack during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Cheryl shares her heartbreaking experience with the Biden administration and her disappointment in President Biden's response. She recounts the moment when President Biden approached her during the dignified transfer of her son's remains but failed to mention her son's name or acknowledge the tragedy in Afghanistan.  She expresses frustration with those who believe they are above the law and hopes that testifying before Congress will give her and other families a chance to be heard. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikee is a Gold Star Mother who found her relinquished adopted sister through a DNA test. She has had 2 legal birth certificates and neither of those had the true name of her biological father.Nikee can be reached via email at kramer.nikee@yahoo.com Resources Mentioned:DNA AngelsRight to KnowNPE Stories Patreon

A soldier's story. The box held a medal, a government form and a letter. It was the letter, a quick note home from a GI to his family, that drove Matt Carlson to find the rightful owners of the little package he bought at the flea market. So many things fell into place, as if it were meant to be, for Matt's displaced items to find it's way home and provide a renewed meaning for them. Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! See what the friendly and helpful bunch at the Adair County Historical and Genealogical Association are up to. https://www.facebook.com/AdairCountyHistory Our sponsors:  jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 Twitter: @realm_within Instagram: within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com WTR intro: Sweat Shirt (S. Garrett) WTR outro: Baby Boy (S. Garrett) Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm 

Bonus Audio - Our interview with author Marvin Barrash who has spent over Thirteen years researching the disappearance of the Naval Collier Ship Cyclops. He has written three books regarding the Cyclops and is  probably the world's foremost expert of this ship's history. His work has helped many families of the lost men gain some closure and understanding. If you haven't heard our episode #37 U.S.S. Cyclops,  Bermuda Triangle, and A Gold Star Mother's Diary, you may want to try that first.Thank You to Marvin for spending some time with us.For More information go to: https://www.sallysdiaries.com/

In 1918 the U.S.S. Cyclops and 309 men vanished without a trace at sea in the area known as the Bermuda Triangle. Sally's Great Great Uncle was aboard that ship. Her G.G. Grandmother kept a diary when, 13 years later, she was on a Gold Star pilgrimage with other mothers and wives who had lost sons or husbands in the war.This is the diary that ignited Sally's passion for reading and collecting diaries. Her passion now includes sharing these stories with you on the podcast.In this episode you will learn about the U.S.S. Cyclops,  the ship's mission, and its disappearance, which remains a mystery to this day. We also talk about the Bermuda Triangle, The Gold Star,  and then read Grandma's diary entries.  You will journey with her from New York to Paris and England, and then back home. Her pages contain her thoughts and sadness as she remembers her son and honors the other women's sons and husbands killed in military service. She also had a few humorous experiences to share in her diary.For More information go to: https://www.sallysdiaries.com/

Mother of Navy SEAL, Marc Alan Lee. First SEAL killed in Iraq. Debbie Lee shares who Marc was, how he was raised, and the sacrifice of Gold Star Families. AmericasMightyWarriors.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content

On Sept 16, 2010, Yvette's son, Daniel Ray Sanchez (Danny) was killed in Afghanistan by an insurgent who infiltrated the Afghanistan partner force. Today, Danny's mom tells us why this “ball of energy” was made for Combat Control and what happened on his first deployment – how was an insurgent able to get on the […] The post Ep 099 | Yvette Sierra – Gold Star Mother to SrA Danny Sanchez appeared first on .

In this special Christmas episode, you'll hear from a courageous Gold Star Mother. Long before Jill Stephenson's son, Ben, joined the Army to serve with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, she knew it was his destiny. She never worried about his safety, and seeing how proud he was of his service each time he was home convinced her that Ben was right where he was supposed to be. But in July of 2009, Jill got the call that changed her life forever. Ben had been injured while saving the lives of 6 fellow Rangers in Afghanistan, and he ultimately did not survive. Jill's courage and strength through that time are truly inspirational, and today, she continues to use her speaking talents to lead and serve other military families that have lost somebody in combat. You'll hear:Who inspired Ben and influenced many of his choices.Why Ben seemed to sense his 3rd tour would be different … and not in a good way.What happened when Jill was 15 which helped prepare her for this extremely difficult moment.Who and what gave Jill the strength to move forward.How Ben's gift of organ donation saved the lives of 4 people and enhanced the lives of 60 others. The unique honor Ben's family received at his funeral that is almost unheard of! **Plus, Jill and Jeff each talk about their favorite Christmas memory. Learn more about Jill at her website HERE.Order Jill's book, Heart of a Ranger: The True Story of Cpl. Ben Kopp, American Hero in Life and DeathConnect with Jill on Facebook or InstagramSome days you just need a pep talk, so I created a motivational video sharing the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School to help motivate you when you're facing your own challenges and facing adversity. It's free. Get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don't, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don't let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

Join us today as our souls connect to a riveting testimonial of heroism and valor with our Soul Doctor and author, Dr Kristiann Lefferts with special guest Gold Star Mother and Veteran, Susan Price. Susan shares the story of her son, a recognized Marine of the year, twice, which was a historic feat: Gunnery Sgt. Aaron M. Kenefick, who served in Kunar Province, Afghanistan as an ETT 2-8 Trainer. He received a bronze star and purple heart and was KIA during battle. We need to stop and recognize the incredible toll some families have taken to defend and honor our foundation of freedom! Susan has been an outspoken advocate for Veterans and was one of the first endorsements for the once candidate and now popular President, Donald J Trump.

Join us today as our souls connect to a riveting testimonial of heroism and valor with our Soul Doctor and author, Dr Kristiann Lefferts with special guest Gold Star Mother and Veteran, Susan Price. Susan shares the story of her son, a recognized Marine of the year, twice, which was a historic feat: Gunnery Sgt. Aaron M. Kenefick, who served in Kunar Province, Afghanistan as an ETT 2-8 Trainer. He received a bronze star and purple heart and was KIA during battle. We need to stop and recognize the incredible toll some families have taken to defend and honor our foundation of freedom! Susan has been an outspoken advocate for Veterans and was one of the first endorsements for the once candidate and now popular President, Donald J Trump.

Patti Elliott knew from an early age her son was a “kind of adrenaline junky,” but she didn't know the heartache that would leave her with. At the age of 21 her son, Army Specialist Daniel Lucas Elliott passed away on his second deployment due to a roadside bomb in July 2011. Taking her from a Blue Star to a Gold Star mother. Now, years later, Patti shows resiliency by sharing his story with others and continuing to volunteer and serve in the military community.  Even though we live in challenging times, we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another's experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie's husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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SGT Jonathan Kelly Lee Peney, a Combat Medic in 2nd Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Ranger Battalion, was Killed in Action (KIA) on June 1st, 2010 while coming to the aid of one of his wounded Rangers.We sit down with his mother, Sue Peney, and his mentor, SFC Todd Fingerlos, to talk about the man Jon was.This episode is full of emotion. From from the story of how Jon died, to the emotional roller coaster associated with being a Gold Star Family, we promise to make you cry.This episode is intended to honor Jon and his sacrifice, and we hope you enjoy!Support the show

In this podcast episode ... Remembering the military personnel we've lost and the families they leave behind. We talk with a Gold Star Mother who lost her son in Afghanistan and how America is forgetting the Gold Star families. Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.

This episode is part II of interview with researcher and author Mark Hutson. Listen to the radio recording of the Borgstrom family. Hear the rest of the story of the boys.  You can find Mark's book by visiting. https://serviceflagtradition.com/shop/ols/products You can also see his amazing project there. Check out www.storiesbehindthestars.org to volunteer.     

This Memorial Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of Major Shawn Campbell, a Marine who was killed in a training accident in Hawaii, in 2016. His mother, Donna McGrew, tells his story. ————————————————————————————————————————Gold Star Mother, Donna McGrew, lost her son, Major Shawn Campbell, in a helicopter training exercise in Hawaii in 2016. Abandoned by her father before she was born, by her husband shortly after Shawn's birth, and by her government in the shadowy details surrounding her son's untimely death, Donna never felt abandoned by God. She felt God's provision and protection though her difficult childhood and parenting years, her corporate and private careers, multiple health challenges, and the tragedy that changed her forever. Now remarried and retired, Donna recalls the life that shaped her son into the husband, father, military leader and hero he became. On this Memorial Day, we wish to honor the life and legacy of Major Shawn M. Campbell, and the eleven other Marines who perished with him on that fateful day in Hawaii six years ago. ———————————————————————————————————————— Support our pervious guest Quilts of Valor https://www.qovf.org/ Crisis Response Ministry https://crisisresponseministry.org/ GriefShare https://greifshare.org Project Linus  https://www.projectlinus.org/ Blue Star Mothers  https://www.bluestarmothers.org/ Texas Baptist Home for Children https://tbhc.org/ LifeLine for Families, Inc. https://lifelineforfamilies.org/ UMW of Texas (Woman Build) https://wmutx.org/ —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the New Monthly “Now I See Bible Study” https://nis.media/now-i-see-bible-study/ We will be discussing this in our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nowisee Also make sure to leave us a review at Apple Podcast https://apple.co/39wvoDJ —---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Production and audio editing is handled by Headset Radio https://headsetradio.com/

Jill Stephenson- Gold Star Mother, Speaker, Grief Counselor Raising her only son, U.S. Ranger Ben Kopp, and then losing him to the ravages of war is a heart-rendering story worth hearing. Now a motivational speaker and grief counselor, Jill Stephenson takes us into personal places that need to be examined, especially after experiencing trauma. When […]

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We discuss what is happening on the ground in battleground states ahead of the 2022 elections.  Our guests are: Boris Epshteyn, Sherronna Bishop, Mike Lindell, Michael Gableman Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 3/09/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss what is happening on the ground in battleground states ahead of the 2022 elections.  Our guests are: Boris Epshteyn, Sherronna Bishop, Mike Lindell, Michael Gableman Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 3/09/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

Debbie Lee is the mother of Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. She shares an inspirational message and continues to work to help other Gold Star Families and veterans.

We discuss updates with the Colorado whistleblower, CRT updates, and updates on vaccine mandates with Naomi Wolf.  Our guests are: Mike Lindell, Dr. Naomi Wolf, Tina Peters, Tiffany Polifko Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 11/17/2021 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews

We discuss updates with the Colorado whistleblower, CRT updates, and updates on vaccine mandates with Naomi Wolf.  Our guests are: Mike Lindell, Dr. Naomi Wolf, Tina Peters, Tiffany Polifko Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 11/17/2021 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews

In this special Veteran's Day episode, Susan Payne, a Blue Star Mother, talks about the joys and sorrows unique to military families. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS All of us are called to service; some serve in uniform, the rest of us should be serving here supporting them. We have a saying: My son has many brothers, so I have many sons. That is true. You become a big family. Once you are a Blue Star Mother, you are always a Blue Star Mother. Unless you become a Gold Star Mother. Either you're going through something right now, or are about to go through it. Just having somebody to encourage you goes a long way. I teach my kids if they see somebody in uniform to say ‘thank you', because freedom is never free. I want them to be appreciative of the sacrifices that have been made for them and for me. I talked to him for a few minutes, and then I hung up and I sobbed because he was ok; but there was another mother, and her son was not ok. You hear of casualties, of wounded, of accidents. Most people are oblivious to it; it's just another bit of news. But to a military family, we stop, we listen, we grieve, because we all know if it's not ours, it could be, and it is somebody else's. It's not just a news story, it's a person. People say, “I don't know how to help.” Everybody can help. Everybody can pray. Anyone can send a care package. Everyone can thank them. We owe them all. They are serving for YOU. They are sacrificing for YOU. When somebody comes back, whether they look like they've been wounded--they're all wounded. All their scars aren't visible. They see and have to do things and have been places that we couldn't even dream of. REFERENCES Blue Star Mothers  American Gold Star Mothers  USO CONTACT None NIS LINKs NIS.media  NIS Facebook  NIS Twitter Production by Headset Radio  Headset Radio  Headset Radio Facebook

The Scuttlebutt honors National Suicide Prevention Month and Gold Star Mothers and Family Day by welcoming Gold Star Wife, Sara Wilkinson to the program. Sara's husband, Chad Wilkinson, served for 21 years, was a Navy SEAL, and Silver Star recipient. Chad unfortunately died by suicide in 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. With all the love Sara still carries for Chad she partnered with GORUCK to create Chad 1000x, a crossfit inspired step-up workout Chad himself used to train for climbing mountains. The workout is now used to celebrate his life and honor his memory with all proceeds going to support Veteran Mental Health Initiatives. For more information about the new report on Veteran suicide check out MilitaryTimes.com.    Veterans experiencing a mental health emergency can contact the Veteran Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and select option 1 for a VA staffer. Veterans, troops or their family members can also text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for assistance.

Gold Star Mother's and Family Day falls on September 26 this year and is traditionally observed on the last Sunday in September. The day is for honoring families of those who have received The Gold Star – the military award no one wants. The award commemorates the tragic death of a military member who has perished while in the line of duty and hopes to provide a level of comfort to the parents and families that are left behind. Since World War 1, a “Gold Star Family” has signified a family that has lost one of its members in combat. The family can display a Gold Star Service Flag for any military family members who have died from any honorable cause – each gold star on the flag signifies a death. Though today only around 1% of the country is involved in military service, as compared to the 12% during other times of war, like World War 2, there are still a significant number of surviving Gold Star families – not to mention, a Gold Star lives on in a family's legacy. HISTORY OF GOLD STAR MOTHER'S AND FAMILY DAY Though the exact roots of the tradition aren't totally known, it was during World War 1 that the gold star came to symbolize that a family member had fallen in battle. Around that time, the term “Gold Star Family” came to mean that you were a surviving family of a person who died in service and families hung banners with a gold star outside their homes. The tradition has since been authorized and seeks to ease the grief of mothers and families while reminding that no one truly serves alone. Gradually, there came to be many ways for grieving family members to honor their loved ones with symbols worn or places outside the home. In 1918, President Wilson allowed grieving military mothers to wear a traditional black armband featuring a gold star. Soon after, it was approved for families to cover the blue star on the service flag outside of their home with a gold one. As of 1947, Gold Star family members can also display the Gold Star Lapel. The American Gold Star Mothers Inc. first got its start in 1917, when Grace Siebold's son was killed during World War 1. Wanting to create a support system for grieving mothers in similar circumstances, Grace gathered what would become the American Gold Star Mothers to grieve together and tend to hospitalized veterans in local hospitals. The organization was formalized as a non-profit in 1928, with a mission of remembrance, education, and patriotism. Still today, they support Gold Star mothers in their grief, hold an annual conference, and organize events with supporting groups. Though Gold Star Mother's and Family Day isn't observed as a National, federal holiday like Memorial Day, it was declared by Congress in 1936 to be the last Sunday in September – though, at the time, it was only known as “Gold Star Mother's Day.” It was in 2011 that President Obama amended the declaration, declaring the day to include families as well as mothers. Today, the holiday includes any immediate family member and authorizes that person to display the Gold Star Service Flag. Today, America is not embroiled in any kind of conflict like World War 1 or 2, and far fewer individuals consider Gold Star heroes and their families – oftentimes, people may think that they don't know anyone in a Gold Star Family. However, there are many more Gold Star families from previous wars than you may think, and since over 1.3 million people are involved in the military today, it's possible you know a family that still grieves a recent fallen soldier. Understanding the sacrifice and acknowledging the holiday are the best ways to support the families and honor the soldiers. GOLD STAR MOTHER'S AND FAMILY DAY TIMELINE 1918 Armbands Authorized President Wilson authorized mothers who had lost a child in the war to wear a traditional black mourning armband featuring a gold star. 1929 American Gold Star Mothers Started in Washington, DC, The American Gold Star Mothers Inc. quickly spread across the country. In 1929, the organization obtained a federal charter to support mothers who were often separated from their ailing or dead children. June 23, 1936 Gold Star Mother's Day Recognized Since this date, Gold Star Mother's Day has always fallen on the last Sunday of September. 1947 Gold Star Lapel The Gold Star Service Lapel, in addition to the Gold Star Service Flag, is authorized to be displayed by surviving family members.September 23, 2011. Obama Proclamation President Obama amended “Gold Star Mother's Day” to include families as “Gold Star Mother's and Family Day” on September 23, 2011.

Cheryl Doltz is the Gold Star Mother of SGT. Ryan Doltz. Ryan was a member of the Army National Guard who was killed in action by an IED in Baghdad, Iraq on June 5th of 2004. Cheryl was featured in the first episode of War Heroes with Kris Paronto which aired earlier this month on Newsmax. You can learn more about Ryan and the SGT Ryan E. Doltz Memorial Foundation by visiting http://rememberingryan.org - The foundation will also be hosting a Kick Axe Fundraiser on October 10th at Stumpy's Hatchet House in Fairfield, NJ. In order to attend please RSVP to info@rememberingryan.org or call (973) 545-2350. HIGH QUALITY BATTLELINE PODCAST MUGS NOW AVAILABLE ON TANTO'S GEAR LOCKER - https://www.tantosgearlocker.com/product-page/battleline-podcast-15oz-coffee-mug Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast​http://twitter.com/battlelinepod For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions merchandise go to http://fortscottmunitions.com & use promo code: Battleline - check out the dealer locator to find ammunition near you For 15% off your first order with Ned or 20% off your first subscription order plus free shipping go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE Photonis Defense is the global leader in night vision solutions providing more high-quality night vision capabilities than anyone. Hunters, shooters, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts rely on Photonis Defense systems to make their adventures safer and more successful. Visit http://photonisdefense.com for more information; or look for Photonis Defense product options from your night vision dealer.

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The last Sunday of September is recognized as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. Jen invites Founder of the Price of Freedom Foundation Dennis Schroader to share the work he's been doing in collaboration with her family to document the life of her father. Dennis shares his experience growing up during the Vietnam Era, serving during the Cold War, to now contributing to the 'good press' of the military community in the post-9/11 era. They define what is a Gold Star family member, how it's the title no one hopes to wear or think about while on active duty, what we can do today for families of our fallen to not feel forgotten, and much more. Learn how you can help tell the Life Stories of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom at https://priceoffreedomfoundation.org/ (https://priceoffreedomfoundation.org/) You can also contact the non-profit at 615-389-1867 or info@priceoffreedomfoundation.org connect on social media: https://www.facebook.com/PriceofFreedomFoundation/ (https://www.facebook.com/PriceofFreedomFoundation/) https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-price-of-freedom-foundation/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-price-of-freedom-foundation/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9nh67lsAjKPvZPSRajw9w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9nh67lsAjKPvZPSRajw9w) https://www.instagram.com/priceoffreedomfoundation/ (https://www.instagram.com/priceoffreedomfoundation/) For the latest updates on our show: https://mailchi.mp/a3b25a1f4964/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/a3b25a1f4964/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine), https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IeByl1VWjoq8V3GFl6gzp?si=gfewllBQTtGFCUwH6kEPTw (The American MilSpouse), https://veterancrowdnetwork.com/2021/01/jen-amos-award-winning-podcaster-of-holding-down-the-fort/ (VeteranCrowd Network), https://fb.watch/3xcB_0O6ZH/ (It's a Military Life), http://virtforce.us/68-transition-remote-work/ (VirtForce), https://www.militaryveterandad.com/73-keep-an-open-heart-with-jen-amos/ (Military Veteran Dad Podcast), and much more. Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast

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After the mother of one of the US Marines killed in Kabul calls into the radio program, critics pounce on the Gold Star mother after the clip goes viral on the internet.

Karen Vaughn is the mother of fallen US Navy SEAL, Aaron Carson Vaughn (SEAL Team VI). On August 6, 2011 Aaron was killed in action in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan when a chopper (call sign Extortion 17) carrying thirty Americans was shot from the sky while rushing into battle. Loosing Aaron changed everything and launched Karen on a brand-new path. Karen joins Mike to share her perspective of what is happening in Afghanistan currently with the chaos & attacks escalating in the country. Karen discusses how she wants to fight for what her son was fighting for. “Fallen Angel Call Sign: Extortion 17” is the film that brings you all the details of what really happened to Seal team 6. “Fallen Angel Call Sign: Extortion 17” is available now at SalemNow.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Greca is the definition of a servant leader. Chris served in the US Army for 31 years. His stories are exceptional, from the story about how he found out about 9/11, or delivering the news of a son lost too soon to a Gold Star Mother during the early stages of the war in Afghanistan, he has a lot of stories to share. Chris is a husband, father, and grandfather, and he continues to serve today outside of the Army ranks. He understands the value of mental health and is a strong advocate for the Emory Veterans Healthcare Program. Chris had an amazing Army career. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did.

In recognition of Memorial Day, Debbie shares the story of her son, Marc Lee, who willingly gave his life for others while serving as a Navy Seal. She explains the life she has chosen to live because of his example of love and service, and offers ways to honor and serve those who have sacrificed everything no matter what our circumstances might be. "There is no deeper pain than the loss of a child. And I could've curled up in a ball, I could've felt sorry for myself, but that wouldn't have brought Marc back... And so my choice was to put on Marc's boots, and pick up his weapon, and stay in the fight for every man and woman that serves, stay in the fight for every other family who has lost a loved one."    -Debbie Lee @americasmighty

On the evening of Jan. 23, 2015, Marine Corps Maj Elizabeth Betsy Kealey and Capt Adam Satterfield were piloting their helicopter above the high desert landscape of Twentynine Palms, Calif., when a catastrophic malfunction caused the Huey to plummet to the ground. Both Marines died in the crash.  Kealey graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with honors in 2005, and she received her pilot's wings in September of 2007. She deployed twice with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and once in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Kealey's mother, Chris Thompson, said Betsy was remembered by many as a woman devoted to her faith, to her family, and to her friends. Chris shared a couple of entries from Betsy's journal:  “This quote is from Betsy's journal when she was on the trek during Rocky Mountain High at Spring Canyon. She said, ‘I pray that my focus on this trek is hearing from you and loving all of your people. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'   “Another quotation from her journal was how to witness, and this was later that same year, 2005. She was asking questions in her journal: ‘How can I witness. How can I be more than just righteous? I can look for opportunities to talk about the Lord, have faith in the Lord's plan for my life, let others see me spending time with the Word.'”   In this episode, Chris shares her story of military life at the intersection of faith, family, and profession by telling Betsy's story and offering insights on life as a Gold Star Mother.  As you listen to her story, here are a few questions to ponder:  Based on her journal entry, Betsy endeavored to do three things as a Christian serving in the military: “I can look for opportunities to talk about the Lord, have faith in the Lord's plan for my life, let others see me spending time in the Word.” How about you? What things define your witness as you serve in uniform?   Betsy left a legacy of living out her faith everywhere that she went and allowing her faith to affect those around her. What would your legacy be?  If you're a Gold Star Mother, have you seen God at work? How has he revealed himself to you?  If you know a Gold Star Mother, when's the last time you reached out to them just to talk or pray? If it's been a while, consider contacting them today.  I'd love to hear your thoughts. Email me at podcast@ocfusa.org or josh.jackson@ocfusa.org.   

On this Memorial Day 2021, Modie Lavin (Sr Outreach Coordinator at Road Home and a Gold Star Mother) shares the story of service and sacrifice made by her son, Marine Cpl. Conner T. Lowry. She encourages families to make Memorial Day a teachable moment for their children as they celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans by remembering and honoring all those who served.

Marlyn Shipley joins Tim for a special Memorial Day episode where she tells her own story. Marlyn is a Gold Star Mother, which means she lost one of her children in service to the U.S. military. Marlyn’s son Michael was a specialist in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne. He died on December 12, 1985 when the plane that he and 247 other fellow troops were aboard, crashed in Gander, Newfoundland. Marlyn talks about what Memorial Day means to her, about the life of a Gold Star mother, about her son Michael. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Gold_Star_Mother_auphonic.mp3 One of the most touching and gripping traditions when it comes to the American military started in Cleveland, Ohio during the First World War. Robert Queisser was the father of two sons who were serving the military in Europe at that time. To help him cope with the worry a parent has when his son is at war, and to help his wife in the same way, he came up with an idea. He created a banner called the Blue Star Flag. He even patented it. The design featured a blue star, which he said represented hope and pride, on a field of white that was surrounded by a red border. It was 1917, and mothers and fathers across the country liked the idea and demand for the banners exploded. The first flags were handmade and hung in the front windows of homes by mothers, to signify that they had sons serving the war effort. If you had more than one son fighting in the war at that time, you had a star for each child. As you might expect, not all of those children survived the war. Time would pass and casualty numbers started to climb. The Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defenses had an idea of its own. It suggested that mothers of soldiers killed in the war avoid wearing black mourning clothes. Instead, they said to wear a black band that featured a gold star on their left arms. President Woodrow Wilson began to call these mothers, “Gold Star Mothers.” Before long, some of those Gold Star Mothers started to stitch a gold star over the blue star on those flags in their front windows. If you walked down a street and saw that distinctive flag in the window with a gold star, you knew there was a mother in that house who lost a son in the war. By the time the Second World War happened, those blue and gold star flags became more omnipresent. To give you an idea of just how powerful those flags were, picture this. Alletta Sullivan lived in Waterloo, Iowa. She had five sons, all aboard one ship, the U.S.S. Juneau. All five of those boys died when the ship was sunk on November 13, 1942. Alletta had to replace five blue stars on her flag with five gold stars. For over 100 years now, service flags have been displayed as American troops deployed all around the world in both war and peace time. Marlyn Shipley lives in a small town near Pittsburgh and is a Gold Star mother. Links Gold Star Mothers: A History of Service and Sacrifice, OurMilitary.com The Deadliest Plane Crash in Canada Killed 248 Soldiers in 1985, HistoryCollection.com 35 Years Ago: Unsolved Gander Aircrash Kills 248 101st Airborne Soldiers, 8 Crew, The Michigan Star Gold Star Flag Ceremony Gives Closure to Dead North Huntingdon Vet's Mother, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Skepticism Remains on Crash Anniversary, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Band of Brothers Series (official website), HBO ABC's 20/20 Coverage of the Gander Crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv8KoLHbEgc

Marlyn Shipley joins Tim for a special Memorial Day episode where she tells her own story. Marlyn is a Gold Star Mother, which means she lost one of her children in service to the U.S. military. Marlyn's son Michael was a specialist in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne. He died on December 12, 1985 when the plane that he and 247 other fellow troops were aboard, crashed in Gander, Newfoundland. Marlyn talks about what Memorial Day means to her, about the life of a Gold Star mother, about her son Michael. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Gold_Star_Mother_auphonic.mp3 One of the most touching and gripping traditions when it comes to the American military started in Cleveland, Ohio during the First World War. Robert Queisser was the father of two sons who were serving the military in Europe at that time. To help him cope with the worry a parent has when his son is at war, and to help his wife in the same way, he came up with an idea. He created a banner called the Blue Star Flag. He even patented it. The design featured a blue star, which he said represented hope and pride, on a field of white that was surrounded by a red border. It was 1917, and mothers and fathers across the country liked the idea and demand for the banners exploded. The first flags were handmade and hung in the front windows of homes by mothers, to signify that they had sons serving the war effort. If you had more than one son fighting in the war at that time, you had a star for each child. As you might expect, not all of those children survived the war. Time would pass and casualty numbers started to climb. The Women's Committee of the Council of National Defenses had an idea of its own. It suggested that mothers of soldiers killed in the war avoid wearing black mourning clothes. Instead, they said to wear a black band that featured a gold star on their left arms. President Woodrow Wilson began to call these mothers, “Gold Star Mothers.” Before long, some of those Gold Star Mothers started to stitch a gold star over the blue star on those flags in their front windows. If you walked down a street and saw that distinctive flag in the window with a gold star, you knew there was a mother in that house who lost a son in the war. By the time the Second World War happened, those blue and gold star flags became more omnipresent. To give you an idea of just how powerful those flags were, picture this. Alletta Sullivan lived in Waterloo, Iowa. She had five sons, all aboard one ship, the U.S.S. Juneau. All five of those boys died when the ship was sunk on November 13, 1942. Alletta had to replace five blue stars on her flag with five gold stars. For over 100 years now, service flags have been displayed as American troops deployed all around the world in both war and peace time. Marlyn Shipley lives in a small town near Pittsburgh and is a Gold Star mother. Links Gold Star Mothers: A History of Service and Sacrifice, OurMilitary.com The Deadliest Plane Crash in Canada Killed 248 Soldiers in 1985, HistoryCollection.com 35 Years Ago: Unsolved Gander Aircrash Kills 248 101st Airborne Soldiers, 8 Crew, The Michigan Star Gold Star Flag Ceremony Gives Closure to Dead North Huntingdon Vet's Mother, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Skepticism Remains on Crash Anniversary, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Band of Brothers Series (official website), HBO ABC's 20/20 Coverage of the Gander Crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv8KoLHbEgc

World War II veteran Armando "Chick" Galella of Sleepy Hollow looks back at the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Okinawa, his life of service in North Tarrytown/ Sleepy Hollow and his work with the Historical Society of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow to raise funding for a Gold Star Mother's Memorial tribute on Westchester Talk Radio, "What's Happening in the Lower Hudson Valley" with host John Marino, produced by Sharc Creative

The son of Ann Wolcott gave his life in November 1969 at age 18.   Rex Sherman  fought gallantly engaging the enemy troops.   He was awarded the Silver Star for his aggressive actions.     He was a 173rd Brigade paratrooper attached to the 75th Rangers.Rest In Peace, Rex  --  as we all pray for peace.The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal [then Private First Class] Rex Marcel Sherman, United States Army, for gallantry in action. Private First Class Sherman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while engaged in military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 November 1969, while serving as a senior observer for a Ranger patrol with Company C (Ranger), 75th Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate). On that date; Private Sherman's team effected an ambush of approximately thirty enemy soldiers, killing eight of them out right. The remaining enemy began delivering a hail of small arms and automatic fire on the team, threatening to overrun the friendly position. At one point during the contact, the enemy attempted to overrun the patrol from the rear by utilizing a human wave attack. Private Sherman, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to the assault, enabling the team to thwart the charge. He then maneuvered his team into a position where they could lay down an effective base of fire on enemy positions while Private Sherman unhesitatingly left the relative security of his team to recover enemy weapons and documents from the dead enemy soldiers in the area, withstanding withering hostile fire as he proceeded. As supporting elements began arriving, Private Sherman dashed across a nearby clearing attempting to deliver the captured documents and weapons to a waiting helicopter, but was mortally wounded by enemy fire. Private First Class Sherman's heroic devotion to duty unswerving determination in the face of a numerically superior enemy force were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and United States Army.General Orders: Headquarters, I Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 15 (January 7, 1970)Action Date: November 19, 1969Rank: CorporalCompany: Company C (Ranger)

The Founder of Americas Mighty Warriors and Gold Star Mother, Debbie Lee joins us this week! Debbie Lee lost her son Marc in Iraq in 2006.  Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in Ramadi, Iraq 8-2-06. A member of SEAL Team 3, Charlie platoon, Marc made the ultimate sacrifice defending his teammates. […]

The Founder of Americas Mighty Warriors and Gold Star Mother, Debbie Lee joins us this week! Debbie Lee lost her son Marc in Iraq in 2006.  Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in Ramadi, Iraq 8-2-06. A member of SEAL Team 3, Charlie platoon, Marc made the ultimate sacrifice defending his teammates. Marc was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star w Valor, and the Purple Heart for his heroic actions. Marc's name means “Mighty Warrior.” Debbie talks about Marc's letter home and doing more Random acts of kindness “he said once the last time you paid for a stranger's cup of coffee, or a meal or a tank of gas. Or imagine when you go to pay for the meal and you find out it's been paid for, he said, When's the last time you help somebody with their groceries in or out of their car?” She talk s about how she stays in the fight “So when I can be out there support you guys, loving you guys taking care of you and the other families, you know, that have lost a loved one.”  We also discuss a program she has called Helping Heroes Heal and what they are doing to help our veterans.  We get on the topic of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments and go into detail as to how the treatment works and the benefits it provides. This treatment is really helping veterans that have been diagnosed with PTSD and TBI. Debbie continues her sons Marc's mission by helping others with her kindness.  She has a big heart. She has, and continues to help our nations heroes and their families.  Please check out her website and follow on social media.   Donate:  https://americasmightywarriors.org/donate/ Instagram:  @AmericasMightyWarriors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americasmightywarriors/     

In honor of National Veterans & Family month, we wanted to drop a very special episode of the Red River Cares podcast.  Host Gina Burke talks to Theresa Hart, a Gold Star Mother who turned her deepest sorrow into a cause that is making a difference in the lives of military families in North Idaho and beyond. Tune in to get inspired! Learn more about Theresa's nonprofit Newby-Ginnings here: http://www.newbyginnings.org/ 

This episode is just in time for Veterans Day.  As the daughter of a Navy Officer, Kristine Maher is very familiar with the sacrifices members of the military and their families make for their country.    Kristine talks about the challenges of growing up as a "military brat" having to move and change schools often.  Kristine also recognizes the eventual benefits of this experience as an adult and the emotional maturity she developed.  Kristine eventually settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where her legal career has naturally gravitated towards advocacy for our veterans and their families.   In this episode, we talk about:  Growing up as a military kid The hidden advantage of frequent relocations + military life  Her dad’s career as an officer in the Navy How she developed an interest In being a lawyer Her interest and special talents in the arts Parallels of art vs. litigation Being a woman in the legal profession in Washington DC influences of a special female mentor early in her career  Still fighting for gender equality in the courtroom Women united are a powerful force Her evolution as a champion for veterans Types of veterans cases she handles Destigmatizing mental health treatment for veterans Incredible gift a Gold Star Mother gave her Why she needed a piano to move to Cincinnati Her favorite obsessions What’s on her bucket list What she has in common with Lady Gaga Ends with a Proust Questionnaire You can find out more about Kristine Maher, Esq. here: https://graydon.law/staff/kristine-m-maher/ If you are a #FEMSQUIRE and you want to be featured on the show, email me for a Media Kit: wakeupcallthepodcast@gmail.com 

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Kelly Kowall is a Gold Star mother and when she lost her son in combat, she took it upon herself to create a safe place for returning veterans and their families. Hear how she got started and how you can help with this mission. There are a lot of veterans help organizations but few like My Warriors Place. Not one person gets paid for working there; everyone is a volunteer and 96 to 98% of all donations go directly to help the vets. That is phenomenal. Listen in. This is truly an example of prayers coming true if one continues to work while they pray.

Being a "Proud American" means knowing that the cherished freedoms we have only exist through selfless service and sacrifice. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Gold Star mother and director of Gold Star Family Freedom Tours, Karen Vaughn, and President & Founder of Operation 300, Tara Baldwin, to learn about how they help fellow Gold Star families by bringing them together for tours of our country's national treasures.

The Top Stories | DOJ Drops Gen Flynn Case - Documents filed in federal court vindicate General Flynn. DOJ said the FBI’s interview of Mr. Flynn was “untethered to, and unjustified by the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into Flynn,” and that the interview was not “conducted with a legitimate investigative basis.” | Obama Weighs In - Former President Obama, talking on a private call to ex-members of his administration, said Friday that the “rule of law is at risk” in the wake of what he called an unprecedented move by the DOJ to drop charges against Flynn. | The Recovery: Blue vs Red States - Some states are saying they will not be back to any kind of normal for the next year or two, as wearing masks and social distancing become what many are calling the ‘New Normal’. | Texas Supreme Court Releases Salon Owner - Dallas hair salon owner Shelley Luther won her freedom Thursday, thanks to the Texas Supreme Court. Credit Gov. Greg Abbott with an attempted assist - reports the Dallas Morning News. | Tara Reade calls on Biden to 'be held accountable' and exit race - The former Senate staffer accusing Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her is calling on Biden to "step forward and be held accountable” to which Biden "unequivocally" denies her allegation. Del Wilber is a former CIA and Department of Defense Intelligence and Counterterrorism Officer. Dr. Carol Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and professor of law at Vanderbilt University and host of Be The People. Viewpoint This Sunday reports on the stories with the goal of offering a unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking. Welcome to the Premier News Magazine as we celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary here at America Out Loud. Join WE THE PEOPLE to fight back against FAKE NEWS and Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud. Rogue Left-Wing Politics | CDC recommends wearing face masks in public settings (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Many stores are now forcing consumers to wear the masks or they are prohibited from entering the business. Supporting Business That Supports Your Views | Did you know that before the end of 2019, Chick-fil-A was branded as one of the most extreme anti-Christian groups in America, so how did that happen? Fact is there are many businesses on both the Left and the Right that are coming under fire from their opposing political beliefs and the organizations they support.  Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Ron Edwards, Columnist and host of The Edwards Notebook, a 90 sec feature you hear on the network. What does our Recovery Look Like? It was only supposed to last for a couple of weeks, but when it was extended out another 30 days, people began to get restless. Many Americans are questioning the motives behind the lockdown, some are even calling it the PLANDEMIC. Why did the President go along with the extended lockdown?  Dr. Jay Lehr is Senior Policy Analyst with the International Climate Science Coalition and former Science Director of The Heartland Institute. Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, focusing on strategic warfare, asymmetric warfare, arms control and global stability. May 10th 10 AM EST Encore Presentation AT 6 PM Available on Podcast Networks After 1 PM

The Top Stories | DOJ Drops Gen Flynn Case - Documents filed in federal court vindicate General Flynn. DOJ said the FBI’s interview of Mr. Flynn was “untethered to, and unjustified by the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into Flynn,” and that the interview was not “conducted with a legitimate investigative basis.” | Obama Weighs In - Former President Obama, talking on a private call to ex-members of his administration, said Friday that the “rule of law is at risk” in the wake of what he called an unprecedented move by the DOJ to drop charges against Flynn. | The Recovery: Blue vs Red States - Some states are saying they will not be back to any kind of normal for the next year or two, as wearing masks and social distancing become what many are calling the ‘New Normal’. | Texas Supreme Court Releases Salon Owner - Dallas hair salon owner Shelley Luther won her freedom Thursday, thanks to the Texas Supreme Court. Credit Gov. Greg Abbott with an attempted assist - reports the Dallas Morning News. | Tara Reade calls on Biden to 'be held accountable' and exit race - The former Senate staffer accusing Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her is calling on Biden to "step forward and be held accountable” to which Biden "unequivocally" denies her allegation. Del Wilber is a former CIA and Department of Defense Intelligence and Counterterrorism Officer. Dr. Carol Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and professor of law at Vanderbilt University and host of Be The People. Viewpoint This Sunday reports on the stories with the goal of offering a unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking. Welcome to the Premier News Magazine as we celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary here at America Out Loud. Join WE THE PEOPLE to fight back against FAKE NEWS and Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud. Rogue Left-Wing Politics | CDC recommends wearing face masks in public settings (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Many stores are now forcing consumers to wear the masks or they are prohibited from entering the business. Supporting Business That Supports Your Views | Did you know that before the end of 2019, Chick-fil-A was branded as one of the most extreme anti-Christian groups in America, so how did that happen? Fact is there are many businesses on both the Left and the Right that are coming under fire from their opposing political beliefs and the organizations they support.  Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Ron Edwards, Columnist and host of The Edwards Notebook, a 90 sec feature you hear on the network. What does our Recovery Look Like? It was only supposed to last for a couple of weeks, but when it was extended out another 30 days, people began to get restless. Many Americans are questioning the motives behind the lockdown, some are even calling it the PLANDEMIC. Why did the President go along with the extended lockdown?  Dr. Jay Lehr is Senior Policy Analyst with the International Climate Science Coalition and former Science Director of The Heartland Institute. Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, focusing on strategic warfare, asymmetric warfare, arms control and global stability. May 10th 10 AM EST Encore Presentation AT 6 PM Available on Podcast Networks After 1 PM

The Top Stories - World Health Organization Praises China, Clashes with Trump - Dr. Tedros, WHO Director General says, “The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak. China is actually setting a new standard for outbreak response and it's not an exaggeration.” The media blames Trump for the pandemic, Politico, had a surprising headline: Blaming the WHO and China Is Not Scapegoating. | Nancy Pelosi hints at Depression - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed the ongoing federal government response to the coronavirus pandemic with the media this week in saying we could have a depression. | $2T infrastructure bill as 'Phase 4' of coronavirus response - Is Speaker Pelosi setting Phase 4 up as another trap for her Wish List? Pelosi said the next coronavirus stimulus bill should include at least $760 billion over five years for water projects, broadband and transportation, plus $10 billion for community health centers and more for housing and education, additional funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as emissions restrictions on airlines. | Sanders is out - Democrats say dump Biden for Cuomo - A nationwide poll found that 56% of likely Democrat voters said that they would like Cuomo to be the Democrat presidential nominee rather than Biden, while 44% said that the former vice president should be the nominee.  Michael Johns is the National co-founder and leader of the Tea Party Movement. A former White House speechwriter and a Policy Analyst with The Heritage Foundation. Ava Armstrong is a Political Commentator, Radio personality. Ava is an author who writes about the everyday men and women with a focus on Patriotism. Viewpoint This Sunday reports on the stories with the goal of offering a unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking. Welcome to the Premier News Magazine as we celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary here at America Out Loud. Join WE THE PEOPLE to fight back against FAKE NEWS and Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud. The Scars of a Pandemic - Is the Left Attempting to Reshape American Society? Governor Cuomo is quoted as telling citizens, "Now is not the time for large religious gatherings” Beverly Hills: Officials Order People To Wear Face Masks Whenever They’re Outside In The City. Are we going too far with restrictions on the local levels? AG Barr says the States have very broad 'police powers' very broad powers that the federal government doesn't have to regulate the lives of their citizens - as long as they don't violate the constitution. We'll be keeping a careful eye on that. AG Barr Opposes Bill Gates Proposal for COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates, Gates Foundation to develop 'digital certificates' to certify that American citizens have an immunity to this virus or other viruses going forward. Lt Joseph Pangaro, retired police lieutenant, Director of School Security and host of Chasing Justice. Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, focusing on strategic warfare, asymmetric warfare, arms control and global stability. Revelation, The End Times Book of the Bible, Is Becoming Less Mysterious - How is the Pandemic impacting and changing both the christian community and even non-believers? America is a Blessed but Apostate Nation - Charters and states constitutions, the Mayflower Compact, Sunday Blue Laws, and our system of justice with its requirements for due process and the rule of law speaks of the influence of the Bible. Increasingly, our nation has strayed away from her Judeo-Christian roots, so much so Barack Obama felt confident in 2006, when he said: “Whatever we once were, we are no longer a Christian nation – at least, not just. We are also a Jewish nation,

The Top Stories - World Health Organization Praises China, Clashes with Trump - Dr. Tedros, WHO Director General says, “The Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain the outbreak. China is actually setting a new standard for outbreak response and it's not an exaggeration.” The media blames Trump for the pandemic, Politico, had a surprising headline: Blaming the WHO and China Is Not Scapegoating. | Nancy Pelosi hints at Depression - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discussed the ongoing federal government response to the coronavirus pandemic with the media this week in saying we could have a depression. | $2T infrastructure bill as 'Phase 4' of coronavirus response - Is Speaker Pelosi setting Phase 4 up as another trap for her Wish List? Pelosi said the next coronavirus stimulus bill should include at least $760 billion over five years for water projects, broadband and transportation, plus $10 billion for community health centers and more for housing and education, additional funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as emissions restrictions on airlines. | Sanders is out - Democrats say dump Biden for Cuomo - A nationwide poll found that 56% of likely Democrat voters said that they would like Cuomo to be the Democrat presidential nominee rather than Biden, while 44% said that the former vice president should be the nominee.  Michael Johns is the National co-founder and leader of the Tea Party Movement. A former White House speechwriter and a Policy Analyst with The Heritage Foundation. Ava Armstrong is a Political Commentator, Radio personality. Ava is an author who writes about the everyday men and women with a focus on Patriotism. Viewpoint This Sunday reports on the stories with the goal of offering a unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking. Welcome to the Premier News Magazine as we celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary here at America Out Loud. Join WE THE PEOPLE to fight back against FAKE NEWS and Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud. The Scars of a Pandemic - Is the Left Attempting to Reshape American Society? Governor Cuomo is quoted as telling citizens, "Now is not the time for large religious gatherings” Beverly Hills: Officials Order People To Wear Face Masks Whenever They’re Outside In The City. Are we going too far with restrictions on the local levels? AG Barr says the States have very broad 'police powers' very broad powers that the federal government doesn't have to regulate the lives of their citizens - as long as they don't violate the constitution. We'll be keeping a careful eye on that. AG Barr Opposes Bill Gates Proposal for COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates, Gates Foundation to develop 'digital certificates' to certify that American citizens have an immunity to this virus or other viruses going forward. Lt Joseph Pangaro, retired police lieutenant, Director of School Security and host of Chasing Justice. Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, focusing on strategic warfare, asymmetric warfare, arms control and global stability. Revelation, The End Times Book of the Bible, Is Becoming Less Mysterious - How is the Pandemic impacting and changing both the christian community and even non-believers? America is a Blessed but Apostate Nation - Charters and states constitutions, the Mayflower Compact, Sunday Blue Laws, and our system of justice with its requirements for due process and the rule of law speaks of the influence of the Bible. Increasingly, our nation has strayed away from her Judeo-Christian roots, so much so Barack Obama felt confident in 2006, when he said: “Whatever we once were, we are no longer a Christian nation – at least, not just. We are also a Jewish nation,

Kathy Dart Wagner is the “Empower Your Purpose” speaker and best-selling author.Kathy Dart Wagner is an international speaker and a No. 1 International bestselling author of the “The Next Day Came,” a Trilogy that reveals her journey through depression, addiction, planned suicide, and survival after the unimaginable violent loss of her two sons in separate homicides. Ironic after serving as a former Transportation Officer in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.Kathy Dart Wagner is a Gold Star Mother, a result of her oldest son, killed on active duty in the U.S. Navy, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is the Vice President of her local chapter where her volunteerism helps veterans, their families, and the community. Kathy Dart Wagner also speaks on their behalf, promotes awareness of their service, and raises contributions for their organization.WEBSITE: http://www.KDWagner.comEMAIL: MeetMe@KDWagner.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/speakerkdwagner/TEXT: GoldStar to 64600

Kathy Dart Wagner is the “Empower Your Purpose” speaker and best-selling author.Kathy Dart Wagner is an international speaker and a No. 1 International bestselling author of the “The Next Day Came,” a Trilogy that reveals her journey through depression, addiction, planned suicide, and survival after the unimaginable violent loss of her two sons in separate homicides. Ironic after serving as a former Transportation Officer in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.Kathy Dart Wagner is a Gold Star Mother, a result of her oldest son, killed on active duty in the U.S. Navy, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is the Vice President of her local chapter where her volunteerism helps veterans, their families, and the community. Kathy Dart Wagner also speaks on their behalf, promotes awareness of their service, and raises contributions for their organization.WEBSITE: http://www.KDWagner.comEMAIL: MeetMe@KDWagner.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/speakerkdwagner/TEXT: GoldStar to 64600

This week we listen to a Gold Star mothers story and learn about her mission with the New Prague Veterans Memorial, we meet the new Senior Enlisted Advisor and get an update from the Minnesota Patriot Guard. Guests include: Gold … Continue reading → The post A Gold Star Mother’s Story and Minnesota’s New Senior Enlisted Leader appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

The Top Stories - A Historic Political Clash, Pelosi vs Trump, Impeachment before Christmas? | Horowitz Report, Excuses or Indictments forthcoming? | US Economy Record Job Numbers, 266k New Jobs, 54k Manufacturing Jobs, 3.5 Unemployment, 3.1% Wage Growth | Gov Shutdown Dec 20 or does Trump sign another CR? | Murders at Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Pensacola Naval Air Station - what is behind this uptick in violence? | Kim Jong-un says he has an early Christmas gift for America & that Trump is a Dotard | Lt Joseph Pangaro, retired police lieutenant, Director of School Security and host of Chasing Justice. Jim McCay is a Political Analyst, Commentator and Radio Producer. Ilana Freedman is a veteran intelligence analyst, political commentator and host. NATO: America on the World Stage - Both NATO and the United Nations have come under scrutiny under the Trump Administration. The President has been ridiculed by many political actors - what is the significance of the United States and its future role in these global organizations? What were the significant items of substance that came out of the NATO summit on December 3rd and 4th in London? What is the status of of the alliance is it better off today than it was a year ago? Five years ago? Media continuously attacks Pres. Trump on NATO issues, how responsible is he for moving the alliance forward? Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, Philosopher and Patriot focusing on strategic warfare, asymmetric warfare, arms control and global stability. Tim Aalders became known as Mr Constitution as a former talk radio host and political analyst. Are We Safe? Criminal Justice Reform - In the past many days we’ve had reports of thousands of sexual assaults from Uber, early released criminals committing crimes within days, New York City lawmakers wanting to release 80% of  prison population, and several states ending cash bail programs. Are we safe anymore, is violent crime increasing, what is fueling this resurgence? 90% of cases are settled and never go to trial, trials occur months if not years after the crime. Is the race card been overplayed when it comes to criminal justice? Has our government become so lawless in itself that people think they can do anything they want? Brooke Says, Political Activist, Cultural Impact Specialist and a Strategic Communications Analyst. Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Ron Edwards, Columnist, Talk Show Host, and the voice behind the Edwards Notebook heard on the network. Join WE THE PEOPLE to fight back against FAKE NEWS and Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud. December 8th 10 AM EST Encore Presentation AT 6 PM Available on Podcast Networks After 1 PM

Pat Smith is the Gold Star mother of U.S. diplomat Sean Smith killed in Benghazi. Pat discusses great memories with her son gone way too soon, and her feelings in the aftermath. We also learn about Sean's history with the U.S. Airforce and his career path. Pat and Kris share some laughs as well on her friendship with the guys who were there with Sean. Follow us: instagram.com/battlelinepodcast twitter.com/battlelinepod For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions products go to https://fortscottmunitions.com & use promo code: Battleline Pick up "The Patriot's Creed: Inspiration and Advice for Living a Heroic Life" available now everywhere books are sold.

Mississippi Edition for Tuesday, November 12, 2019:Mississippians are waking up to some frigid temperatures this morning. But how long will the cold last? Plus, the states top for official has a warning about improperly heating your home. Then, a new report looks at how race and racism continue to plague the Deep South more than a hundred years after the end of Reconstruction. And after a Mississippi StoryCorps, a Gold Star Mother remembers the kids and service of her son.____________________________________Segment 1:Most Mississippians woke up this morning to temperatures far below what they were the last couple of days. And forecasts show tonight's temps could drop even more, with much of Mississippi reaching well below freezing. MPB's Ezra Wall spoke with meteorologist Anna Wolverton of the National Weather Service in Jackson.The state's top fire official is Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, who is also the state Fire Marshal. While some of us might be tempted to add a little warmth to the house by lighting a fire or using a space heater, Chaney says it's important to use those items properly. ____________________________________Segment 2: Mississippians and other southerners are still deeply divided on issues of race and the perceptions surrounding them. A recent report called "Divided By Design" shows wide differences in the perceptions of white and black southerners. Mitch Landrieu is the former mayor of New Orleans and is a principal in the report. He talked about it with MPB's Ezra Wall.___________________________________Segment 3: StoryCorps____________________________________Segment 4: Families who have made the ultimate sacrifice were honored during a recent Veteran's Day ceremony. MPB's Kobee Vance has more on a Mississippi gold star family. ____________________________________Photo: AP Photo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a story that you have to hear. Jill Stephenson is the mother to Army Ranger Ben Kopp. Ben was on his third deployment when he fell victim to sniper fire. That moment would change Jill's life forever and in our conversation today she shares her journey as a Gold Star mother. Jill's website

The Top Stories - U.S. and China reach substantial 'Phase One' trade deal - the big question is, will China follow through? President Trump’s Minneapolis rally gets ugly as domestic terrorists stage rally against police! Federal appeals court rules Donald Trump's accountants MUST hand over his tax returns to Democrats in Congress - next stop Supreme Court? The Turkey - Syria offensive is underway as Erdogan orders an invasion of northern Syria destabilizing the region further. The Pentagon sends 1800 troops to Saudi Arabia as Trump calls for ending wars - conflict or strategically necessary? Ilana Freedman is a veteran intelligence analyst, political commentator, host and author, Find her timely book here: Hamas: CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood, The Plot to Destroy America. Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, Philosopher and Patriot, with a focus on strategic warfare, asymmetric warfare, arms control and global stability. Big Pharma and Your Genetic Coding – What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Genetic engineering - should we be worried, who is behind it and why? Experts in the medical and pharmaceutical world say it’s the key to ending disease, curing cancer, eliminating Alzheimer’s, even prolonging life. Others say it’s opening a Pandora’s box! Should we all be worried, is there a conspiracy behind the research, is your genetic information being stolen and used for these purposes? Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Link to Susan's article on the topic. Jim McCay is a Political Analyst, Commentator and Radio Producer. Jim has a 30 year background in global technology, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals. The Brainwashing of Black America - Billions of dollars have been spent on programs such as affirmative action, government housing, head start education, opportunity zones and so many more, are these all failures? Why? The Civil Rights Acts of 1964, why hasn't this resulted in a more cohesive and racially balanced society? Has the Democratic Party taken advantage of black America that was promised opportunity of quality and prosperity 55 years ago only to be exploited? Ron Edwards, a columnist, talk show host of The Edwards Notebook, a 90 second informative spot you can hear on talk radio. Link to Ron's article on the topic. Dennis Santiago is an American Strategist, Philosopher and Patriot. Can you take a moment to Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud. October 13th 10 AM EST Encore Presentation AT 6 PM Available on Podcast Networks After 1 PM

In this episode my mother, Diane DeLuzio, shares what it is like to be a Gold Star Mother after losing her son (my brother) in Afghanistan. We talk about the coping mechanisms she used and how that turned into an outlet to help others. Links and Resources About Gold Star Mothers founding mother, Grace Darling…

Iran Showdown - President Trump described Iran's shoot-down of the U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz as a “very big mistake” and an unintentional error by “someone who was loose and stupid.” WAS THIS AN ACCIDENT OR WAS THIS INTENTIONAL? Amid reports and speculation that Trump was caught between his own instincts and the more hawkish members of his team⏤Isn't this part of the challenge the President is facing, those close to him edging him to conflict against his own reaction to stay out of war? Republican Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz tweeted his support of the president. “We do not need to go to war with Iran over an unmanned drone until we have more information. I am done with endless, unconstitutional regime change wars in the Middle East,” Gaetz wrote. Col Jim Waurishuk is retired from USAF, he is a career senior intelligence and special missions officer, served as Deputy Director for Intelligence for U.S. Central Command and has worked on the White House National Security Council.  President Trump Orders Action Against Iran – Strike Called Off With Planes In Air Reparations - Does some form of compensatory payment needs to be made to the descendants of Africans that were trafficked and enslaved in America? Is this the current effort in an election season by Democrats to once again buy the votes of black Americans? Another unique perspective comes from John W. Fountain, columnist Chicago Sun-Times, who grabs a few eyeballs with this headline: Reparations? How about an end to the murder of us by us? Del Wilber is a former CIA and Department of Defense Intelligence and Counterterrorism Officer.  Reparations? The Debt’s Been Paid Already! Man’s Best Friend - Did you know that dogs can detect cancer in the body even up to a year before it is detected by humans? Man’s Best Friend Can Sniff Out Up To 97 Percent Of Cancer In Humans! Dr. Cynthia M. Otto: "I absolutely believe that dogs can detect cancer, the bigger question is, how we will use them in the battle to fight cancer." So how will we use this in the future, and when does the future start? Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Can Man’s Best Friend Sniff Out Up To 97 Percent Of Cancer In Humans?

Karen Vaughn, mother of fallen Navy Seal Aaron Vaughn, talks about the 8th annual event named in his honor.

Iran Provokes The West - The U.S. military released a video that shows Iran’s Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded limpet mine from one of the targeted oil tankers in the Hormuz Straits. Two tankers, one Norwegian and one Japanese were damaged⏤oddly while Japanese PM Abe was meeting with the Iranian leadership. What is Iran's ultimate goal with this latest confrontation? Tensions are high, and the stakes are higher. Ilana Freedman is a veteran intelligence analyst specializing in terrorism and politics, a weekly columnist and show host. Baruch Pletner is an entrepreneur, a scientist, an inventor, he is passionate about education and the war on globalism, he is the Editor-in-Chief of Tsionizm.com. WHO IS George Soros? And why does he take such a vested interest in local politics? His organization, Open Society Foundations, is behind many global events, and many more here in America. The Parkland School protest for gun control, the caravans coming up from Central America, he supported the refugees in Europe⏤Soros is a man on a mission, but what exactly is his mission? Karen Schoen, Educator, dean, a retired teacher and activist focused on Saving America. Susan Price is an investigative researcher, a patriot a veteran advocate and Gold Star Mother. Arnetta Notkin, 30 years working on Wall Street - a producer and political commentator. Edging closer and closer to the TIPPING POINT⏤Is the U.S. gambling with Superpower Status? The spark in the Middle East this past week may very well have long term consequences. China is on the record in supporting Iran. Meeting in Beijing last month⏤Chinese leadership told Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif that given the important and rapidly-evolving situation, the two needed to strengthen communication and coordination. Another element is the U.S. deteriorating relationship with Russia⏤as the players lineup for what could become a showdown on the high seas! Baruch Pletner and Ilana Freedman provide the analysis.

THE TOP STORIES: The border crisis goes on and on - nothing changes it only grows worse. Should President Trump go through with his plan to bus those the courts are saying are illegally detained to sanctuary cities? | 18 already committed candidates, Joe Biden in the wings, a few billionaires, and several other governors, senators and members of Congress, and Bernie Sanders who isn’t even a Democrat is leading the pack - the race is on! | Doctors, Pharmacists and drugs in a major sting operation - seven states charged with prescribing painkillers for cash and sex. | The Boeing 737 Max - Why did these two planes crash? Was it mechanical or pilot error? | Over 650,000 Missing Persons in America's National Parks in one year - what is behind this strange phenomenon? Susan Price is an Investigative Researcher, a Patriot a Veteran Advocate and Gold Star Mother. Jim McCay is a Political Analyst, Commentator and Producer here at America Out Loud. American Exceptionalism is at a historic juncture: Socialism on the rise? Has socialism ever worked and where? | President Trump talked of utilizing all of America’s energy resources during his campaign for the Presidency, but first on his agenda was ending the war on coal - what was the impact on the coal industry and where is America on energy today? | Has the United States taken the lead of all of the industrial nations in the world and reducing all types of omissions?! | Monday the 22nd of April is Earth Day, what are the biggest factors and risk to humanity and the planet? Jay Lehr, Ph.D. is Senior Policy Analyst with the International Climate Science Coalition and former Science Director of The Heartland Institute. Rep. Omar gave a speech before the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) - When a member of Congress repeatedly makes anti semitic remarks, even to the point  of regarding the 9/11 attack and attackers as a trivial act, when actually it is the most deadly in our nation’s history, how can the media be justified in defending this, no less a member of the U.S. Congress? Can this be justified or rationalized by anyone? What is the significance of rebuilding Notre Dame mean to you, does it go beyond just the building in Paris? Terry Beatley is President of Hosea Initiative, her show, What if We’ve Been Wrong? is focused on crushing the lies of Marxism / Socialism / Progressivism - and can be heard on America Out Loud at 1pm EST weekdays. David Wilber is a Bible Teacher, Speaker and Author of When Faith Works: Living Out the Law of Liberty According to James and A Christian Guide to the Biblical Feasts. Do remember to Rate the show, leave a quick review and subscribe to Viewpoint on Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Your voice for the fight forward, Malcolm Out Loud April 21st 10 AM EST Encore Presentation AT 6 PM Available on Podcast Networks After 1 PM

Monday, 10.01.2018: Not Far From Kern County, ICE Had to Re-Arrest over 150 Criminal Illegal Aliens - WHY?!; California's Gov. Jerry Brown Expands Gun Laws Including Confiscation; Wanted: Foreign Voters to Vote for Democrats, California's Attorney General Becerra Files 40th Lawsuit Against Trump Administration ~ VOTE: Judge STEVEN BAILEY for Attorney General; AMNESTY International Claims: "Women's Rights are Under Attack" As Report Comes Out on Judge Brett Kavanaugh; No More NAFTA! How President Trump Has Kept His Promise on Securing a Modern, Balanced, Fair Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico; and, A Presidential Proclamation on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day .... PRAY for our Veterans!

Kim Smith talks about September 11, and what it would eventually mean for her then-11-year-old son, Lance Cpl Zach Smith.

Highlights The Role of Coal in WWI America - Dr. Sean Adams | @ 03:00 Coming Attractions - Preview of podcasts | @ 09:50 The Halifax Explosion - Mike Shuster | @ 11:10    Commissioner Zoe Dunning is sworn in | @ 16 :00 Gold Star Mothers special tour - Candy Martin | @ 16:55 Speaking WWI - Chatting - A lousy deal | @ 23:50 New issue “Understanding The Great War” education Newsletter | @ 25:00 100C/100M - Portland, Maine - Brandon Mazer | @ 25:50 Sgt. Stubby new trailer | @ 30:40 Horse Heroes - BrookeUSA - Jo Ellen Hayden | @ 32:25 WWrite Blog - What if there had been no Balfour Declaration | @ 39:30 Buzz - Signal Corp & Drip Rifles - Katherine Akey | @ 40:15 & More.... ----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - It’s about WW1 THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. Today is December 15th, 2017. This is episode #50 and our guests this week include: Dr. Sean Adams, on the role of coal in America during WW1 Mike Shuster with the story of the disastrous Halifax explosion   Candy Martin from Gold Star Mothers telling us about an upcoming European tour Brandon Mazer from the 100 Cities/100 Memorials project in Portland, Maine Jo Ellen Hayden introducing our newest site at ww1cc.org, Horse Heroes from Brooke USA And Katherine Akey, with the Buzz - The centennial commemoration in social media WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Welcome to the show. [MUSIC] Preface The Official Bulletin is the government daily War Gazette - which you can read yourself on our website like a daily paper at ww1cc.org/bulletin - with each issue being re-published on the centennial of its original publication date…. It is an awesome primary information resource for you nerds, history buffs and teachers… and of course for us at WW1 Centennial news! Well ever since it started publishing in May, we have been seeing nearly daily and certainly weekly articles about COAL… Yes.. COAL. The availability, the industry, the pricing, the mining, the transportation, the application… Coal keeps coming up in our editorial meetings. Our instinct says that this is a strategically important WWI subject - like airplanes, suffrage, the draft and food - but as we attack the subject, we keep feeling that the articles we are reading don't really get down to the strategic issues about Coal in WWI. We just keep seeing hints and snippets.. Like the related nationalization of the railroads and the effect on coal mining, or the nationalization of shipbuilding which leads to the decision to build a vast fleet of coal burning instead of oil burning merchant ships… and on and on… What we need… we reasoned… is a coal historian! Well, it turns out the world is NOT full of coal historians! But Katherine, bless her, has found Dr. Sean Adams who is joining us today - as soon as we jump into our wayback machine and roll back to the second week of December, 1917 to see how coal plays into the war that changed the world! [SOUND EFFECT] World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week [MUSIC TRANSITION] It's the second week of December 1917 - and it’s REALLY cold! This winter of 1917 is still considered one of the coldest on record for most of the Eastern seaboard and beyond. A giant blizzard is whipping through the North East - and as you’ll learn later - it has some pretty harsh effects on the Halifax Harbor explosion. One of the main sources for staying warm in this bitterly cold winter is…. Well - COAL! And it is being rationed. We are being joined here in 1917 by Dr. Sean Adams, Professor of History and Chair at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Welcome Dr. Adams! [exchange greetings] Dr. Adams - as we mentioned in our setup - it seems like coal, it’s mining, transportation and use in this moment in American history is seen as a pretty strategically important issue…  what IS coal’s role in WW1 America?   [Dr. Adams talks - 5-8 minutes]   Dr. Sean Adams, Professor of History and Chair at the University of Florida in Gainesville. His most recent book is - Home Fires: How Americans Kept Warm in 19th Century America.   [SOUND EFFECT] Coming Attractions Before we move on with the show, we want to give you a little heads up on our episodes for the next few week. Next week - for our Holiday Episode #51, we have a special treat for you. We are producing a 1917 vintage Holiday Mixtape! The entire episode is designed to provide you a wonderful “period holiday mood ambiance” - featuring the popular holiday music from 1917 and a special message from the 26th chief of Chaplains of the US Navy - Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben (delivered from today to all Americans in uniform in 1917!) The following week is our New Year’s Episode #52, can you believe it!! 52 episodes in the can! - anyway - we will be replaying our favorite segments from 2017/1917 in a content collage that should be a lot of fun! January 2018: Then we roll into January with our first episode of 2018 coming out around January 5th - We are going to kick off the year by putting 1917 into perspective and taking a high level look forward into what to expect through 1918. It is going to be a very dynamic year and we will be keeping you up to date on WW1 Centenial News Then - what was happening 100 years ago - and WW1 Centennial News NOW - what is happening today to commemorate the war the changed the world.   [SOUND EFFECT] Great War Project [Mike Shuster] In Nova scotia two ships collide resulting in one of the largest man-made explosions in human history - devastating the city with damage and loss of life on a terrible scale. Her to tell us the story is Mike shuster former NPR correspondent and curator of the Great War Project blog. LINK: http://greatwarproject.org/2017/12/10/a-tremendous-explosion-in-canadian-harbor/ [SOUND EFFECT] GO TO REMEMBERING VETERANS SECTION The Great War Channel The Great War Channel on Youtube have been producing videos about WW1 since 2014.. And from a more european perspective. Here is Indy Nidel - the host of the Great War Channel. Great War Recording of Indy: Hi WW1 Centennial News Listeners - I’m Indy Neidell, host of the Great War Channel on Youtube. Fighting continues as 1917 comes to a close, marking the end of another year of mass devastation. Follow the action as we enter 1918, the fourth and final year of the war by subscribing to The Great War on Youtube and follow us on Facebook. This week’s new episodes include: Halifax Explosion and  Peace in the EastAnd Father Victory - George ClemenceauAnd finally The Road to Independence - Finland in WW1   Follow the link in the podcast notes or search for “the great war” on youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW It is time to fast forward into the present to WW1 Centennial News NOW - this section is not about history, but rather - it explores what is happening to commemorate the centennial of the War that changed the world! [SOUND EFFECT] Commission News: In commission news, yesterday  Commander Zoe Dunning, USN (Ret.) was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission. The swearing in ceremony took place at the commission’s headquarter in Washington DC. So how are these commissioners picked anyhow? Well Commissioner Dunning for example, was nominated by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. The law that established the commission provided that the twelve members of the Centennial Commission - who serve without pay - by the way - are nominated by the President of the United States, the members of the U.S. Senate, the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and by the nation's two largest veteran service organizations, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Thank you for taking on the challenge - and welcome Commissioner Dunning! link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3721-dunning-named-to-u-s-world-war-i-centennial-commission.html Remembering Veterans This week in our Remembering Veterans segment -- Gold Star Mothers are women who have lost a child in the service to our nation. The  name comes from the WWI custom of families hanging a banner called a service flag in the windows of their homes. The service flag had a star for each family member serving with each member represented by a blue star, except those who had lost their lives in service - who are represented by a gold star. More than a decade after the war ended, a unique and incredible event took place: Gold Star mothers and wives traveled across the Atlantic to visit the battlefields of Europe and the graves of their fallen family members. Next summer, that journey will be retraced by a special cruise and tour, and here to tell us more about it is Candy Martin, the Immediate Past National President of American Gold Star Mothers --- who is herself a Gold Star Mother, having lost her son 1st Lieutenant Thomas Martin, US Army, on October 14, 2007 in Iraq and herself served 38 years in the Army. Welcome, Candy   [greetings]   [Candy - First off, What is the mission of the American Gold Star Mothers organization?]   [So in the 1930’a there was the Gold Star Pilgrimage…  Who organized it and what was it?]   [Alright - so now you are organizing a centennial tour to revisit europe and retrace that journey.. Tell us about it please.]   [If I am interested in participating in the tour or learning more - what should I do?]   Candy Martin - a Gold Star mother, serving the organization and organizing the 2018 Gold Star Pilgrimages and Poppies Tour - learn more by following the links in the podcast notes. Link: https://www.facebook.com/PilgrimagesAndPoppies/ African American Gold Star Mothers in WWI There is also a poignant article about African American Gold Star mothers in the archives of our WWrite blog, titled “On a Boat Alone: African American Wives Post WWI”. Head to ww1cc.org/wwrite to read about the experience of African American families as they participated -- segregated -- in the Gold Star pilgrimages. The link is in the podcast notes. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/1699-on-a-boat-alone-african-american-wives-post-wwi.html Speaking WW1 And now for our feature “Speaking World War 1” - Where we explore the words & phrases that are rooted in the war  --- Getting on instant messenger, sending a text or simply meeting up with a friend at a coffee shop-- there are many ways to have a chat with a friend, a quick and light catch up conversation. But chatting with friends has its origins in a darker, and definitely less comfortable, place than you may think-- A chat in the trenches of WWI was another name for a louse, These horrid and itchy pests filled your clothes and got all over you including into your hair --- and chatting was the act of picking lice off yourself --- and in a very socially companionable - very monkey - ape -Jane Goodall reminiscent vision - helping to groom your companions. This was a really important daily task that could fill hours of the day-- something soldier’s could do to pass the time as they helped comrades pick lice - was to engage in small talk - Hence to the term chatting! - Who knew!!! So today chatting live or online, chat rooms, and social chats continue with great vigor but -- with fewer lice. See the podcast notes to learn more! link: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Doughboy-Fritz-Soldier-Slang/dp/144563 7839/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508848013&sr=8-1&keywords=tommy+doughboy+fritz Education In Education news - This week a new issue of Understanding the Great War newsletter came it. This is our official Education Resource newsletter, published every two months. Each issue focuses on a particular theme, providing educators and students with a robust selection of resources from a wide range of sources. Issue # 10 addresses “Political Consequences & Revolutions“ The issue includes articles about the Russian Revolution, the Arab Revolt, the French Mutinies of 1917 and the Easter RIsing in Ireland. The publication is put together by the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Follow the link in the podcast notes to subscribe to a great WW1 educational resource and to read past editions! Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/educate-home.html 100 Cities/100 Memorials [SOUND EFFECT Portland, ME Moving on to our 100 Cities / 100 Memorials segment about the $200,000 matching grant challenge to rescue and focus on our local WWI memorials. As you listen to our guest tell us about the project, remember that we are taking grant applications for the second round of awards - the deadline to submit the applications is January 15, 2018 - go to ww1cc.org/100Memorials to learn all about it.’ This week we are profiling the Jacob Cousins Memorial Renovation Project in Portland, Maine -- One of the first 50 grant awardees. With us tell us about the project is Brandon Mazer, the project coordinator for the Jacob Cousins Memorial Renovation Project and President of the Friends of the Eastern Promenade Welcome Brandon! [exchange greetings]   [Brandon in your grant application you list the memorial as - quote - The Jacob Cousins Memorial is a key WWI artifact in the history of the Jewish community in southern Maine.. Which leads to the question - who is Jacob?]   [Brandon - can you tell us about the memorial and the restoration plans for it?]   [What has been your community and Veteran service organization involvement in the project?]   [Brandon - Are you planning a rededication this coming year?]   Thank you so much for taking on this project for your community - congratulations on being selected as a WW1 Centennial Memorial! Brandon Mazer, the project coordinator for the Jacob Cousins Memorial Renovation Project and President of the Friends of the Eastern Promenade.   If YOU have a local WWI memorial project you want to submit for a grant - go to ww1cc.org/100 memorials or follow the link in the podcast notes to learn more about how to participate in this program! Link: www.ww1cc.org/100memorials https://easternpromenade.org/jacob-cousin-renovation-project   [SOUND EFFECT] Spotlight in the Media Sgt Stubby For our Spotlight in the Media segment this week,  we’re excited to announce the release of a new teaser trailer for the upcoming film SGT Stubby: An American Hero. The animated film is based on the remarkable true story of the 26th "Yankee" Division's legendary mascot, SGT Stubby, a stray dog who became a hero of World War I. The film features the voices of actors Helena Bonham Carter, Gerard Depardieu, and Logan Lerman, among others. The movie will be in theaters nationwide on April 13th 2018.  I’m really looking forward to it - it’s a great opportunity to tell a wonderful WWI story to our younger generation - but like all great animated films today - it promises to be a genuine treat for the grownups too! Follow the link in the podcast notes to watch the trailer and to read an interview with the film's writer/producer, Richard Lanni on our website. Link:https://www.facebook.com/StubbyMovie/videos/1951793608403549/ http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3840-new-trailer-released-for-the-sgt-stubby-movie.html Articles and Posts Horse Heroes web site by BrookeUSA In articles and posts - this week we have launched a wonderful new web section all about HORSE HEROES! It is the new site from Brooke USA at ww1cc.org/horses - easy to remember - With us to tell us more about it is Jo Ellen Hayden, Special Project Volunteer for BrookeUSA Horse Heroes Welcome, Jo Ellen!   [greetings]   [Joe Ellen - we have had Brooke USA on the show earlier this year in episode #13, but could you quickly remind our listeners about the origins of Brooke USA? ]   [The new website at ww1cc.org/horses is one of the most in-dept publishing partner sites we have -- what kinds of content can people find there?]   [You have put untold hours into it - What surprised you the most as you were putting the site together?]   Jo Ellen Hayden is a Special Project Volunteer for BrookeUSA Horse Heroes, check out the new site about horses and mules in WWI at ww1cc.org/horses. We also put in a link to our previous interview with Brooke USA’s Cindy Rullman in the podcast notes. Link: www.ww1cc.org/horses https://www.brookeusa.org/ http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/weekly-sync-call/2106-ww1-centennial-news-episode-13-3-29-2017.html   US Army Nurse's WWI bracelet is returned More from our Articles and posts segment - in our rapidly growing website at ww1cc.org - from the news section there is a story of a bracelet’s amazing journey over the last century. The bracelet belonged to an Irish woman serving with the US Army Nurse Corps in France during World War I It was recently returned to her relatives in Ireland. The bracelet was found fifteen years ago by an eight-year-old boy in a schoolyard in northeastern France. Returning the bracelet led to a long, and ultimately successful search for the descendants of its original owner. Click here to read more about the quest, whose story is so interesting that it  spawned a documentary film in France. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3839-army-nurse-s-wwi-bracelet-returned-after-long-search.html   Wwrite Blog This week In our WWRITE blog, which explores WWI’s Influence on contemporary writing and scholarship, this week’s posts reads “The Balfour Declaration: An Alternative History” If you love “alternate history” contemplations - you’ll like this a lot… What if there had been no Balfour Declaration? What would the alternative history look like? These are questions that writer, Simone Zelitch, author of the novel, Judenstaat, explores in this week's WWrite blog. Don't miss this fascinating glimpse at an alternate past and different future... Read the post at ww1cc.org/WWRITE or follow the link in the podcast notes. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/articles-posts/3844-the-balfour-declaration-an-alternative-history.html www.ww1cc.org/wwrite The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts And that brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine, what did you pick to tell us about this week? Hi Theo! Signal Corps Photographers We had some great content come through our Twitter feed this week, which you can follow at the handle @ww1cc. I particularly enjoyed an image from the twitter account 100ans US en Haute Marne-- a photograph of some US Signal Corps photographers. Not only is their equipment very cool -- especially if youre a camera enthusiast-- but their service produced some of the most incredible images of the war. During World War I the Signal Corps was responsible for communications.  However, the Signal Corps had other responsibilities during the war, such as army aviation (until May 1918) and photography.  The Photographic Section of the Signal Corps was established in June 1917, and it was responsible for the U.S. Army’s official ground and aerial photography of World War I. You can view a collection of the Signal Corps’ ww1 photography, and the photo from twitter, by following the links in the podcast notes.   link:https://twitter.com/100ansHM/status/940523627807756288 http://cdm16635.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/search/collection/p16635coll16!p16635coll22/order/title/page/1 Aussie Rifles Also from Twitter, an image of an interesting invention -- and a great example of necessity breeding innovation -- the drip rifle. During the evacuation from Gallipoli, the Allied forces had to keep up the appearance of fully inhabited trenches, despite their numbers dwindling with each passing night as soldiers were evacuated under the cover of darkness. In order to keep up the ruse, ANZAC soldiers developed the drip rifle -- a rifle that would self-fire, thereby keeping the turks convinced that the abandoned trenches were still occupied. In this particular image, two kerosene tins were placed one above the other, the top one full of water and the bottom one with the trigger string attached to it, empty. At the last minute, small holes would be punched in the upper tin; water would trickle into the lower one, and the rifle would fire as soon as the lower tin had become sufficiently heavy. Visit the links in the podcast notes to learn more about variations of drip rifles--and how they saved the allied retreat at Gallipoli. And that’s it this week for the Buzz! link:https://twitter.com/AWMemorial/status/938604024647028736 https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/gallipoli/drip_rifle Outro Thank you for joining us again for--  WW1 Centennial News for the second `week of December, 1917 and 2017 We want to thank our guests... Dr. Sean Adams, Professor of History and Chair at the University of Florida in Gainesville Mike Shuster from the Great War Project   Candy Martin, Gold Star Mother and Immediate Past National President of American Gold Star Mothers Brandon Mazer from the 100 Cities/100 Memorials project in Portland, Maine Jo Ellen Hayden, Special Project Volunteer for BrookeUSA Horse Heroes And Katherine Akey, the shows line producer…   Thanks to Eric Marr for his great help on our story research… And I am Theo Mayer - your host.   The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; Your listening to this podcast is a part of that…. Thank you! We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC.   This week’s featured web page is ww1cc.org/horses - discover the legacy of our horse heroes from WWI courtesy of Brooke USA. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn   on  iTunes and google play ww1 Centennial News, and on Amazon Echo or other Alexa enabled devices. Just say: Alexa: Play W W One Centennial News Podcast. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thank you for joining us. And don’t forget to share the stories you are hearing here today about the war that changed the world!   [music]   Well - now we've done it! I was sitting there chatting with some of my friends who kept slapping my hand away and looking at me funny while I was trying to pick through their hair! - clearly they are not listeners.   So long!

“How do you not let the death of your son define who you are? I will always be Nick’s Mom” says Theresa Hart, Gold-Star Mother of Nicholas Newby who tragically lost his life while serving for the Army in 2011. Theresa shares her journey of sending her son off to Iraq, to ultimately lose him...

My special guest for this episode is Kelly Kowall, Gold Star Mother of SPC Corey Kowall who died during a combat operation in Afghanistan in 2009. Kelly is the president and founder of My Warrior's Place, located in Ruskin Florida. It is a beautiful Retreat Center for our Veterans, Military Service Members, First Responders, and Gold Star, Blue Star, and Silver Star Family Members. We talked about the amazing programs at the center as well as the upcoming event, Battle of the Bay by Land, Sea, and Air. Battle of the Bay by Land, Sea,and Air

Susan Price, Gold Star Mother returns for part 2 Her son, Aaron M. Kenefick, KIA in the Ganjgal Valley ambush. Plus so much more

The Olympics are here and as I head to Rio, Edge of Sports has David W. Larkin, an attorney who focuses on the corruption of sports organizations like the International Olympic Committee, about the decision to not suspend Russia from the Olympics. We ask him which is more corrupt: the IOC or FIFA? His analysis may surprise you. We also have some "choice words" about the Rio Olympics - of course - and why ten years ago, almost no one thought having Brazil as a host was a bad idea. But I start the show by speaking about the Khan family, and remember when a Gold Star Mother was attacked ten years ago because she stood up to the war that took her son's life. I speak about Cindy Sheehan. The Just Stand Up award goes to activist WNBA players who refused to bow to NBA and WNBA chiefs Adam Silver and Lisa Borders, and won.David W. Larkin, esq. https://twitter.com/SportCorruptionLarkin’s talk at the American Bar Association Meeting: “Corruption’s New Arena: International Sports in a Post-FIFA World” 3:30 PM Moscone Center West, 3rd Floor, Room 3014, San Francisco, CACourt of Arbitration for Sport http://www.tas-cas.org/en/index.htmlZirin columns:The Last Dance: On Heading to Olympic Rio https://www.thenation.com/article/the-last-dance-on-heading-to-olympic-rio/Budget Failures, Displacement, Zika—Welcome to Rio’s $11.9B Summer Olympics https://www.thenation.com/article/budget-failures-displacement-zika-welcome-to-rios-11-9b-summer-olympics/The Problem With the International Olympic Committee’s Decision on Russia https://www.thenation.com/article/the-problem-with-the-the-international-olympic-committees-decision-on-russia/—This week’s poll question: Are you watching the Olympics this year? Or are the stories about Rio overwhelming your ability to love the events themselves?  Call 401-426-EDGE (3343) and leave us a message.—http://edgeofsportspodcast.com | http://twitter.com/edgeofsports | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@slate.com—music: No TV No Radio - Peace https://soundcloud.com/notvnoradio, The Captain - The Bossa Fella's Funk http://thecaptain.it, The Kount - Jupiter https://soundcloud.com/the-kount

TNAV welcomes US Army Ranger veterans Josh Mathis and Matthew Doyle.  Both have multiple combat deployments with the 1st Ranger Battalion and achieved leadership positions within the Ranger Regiment prior to departing the service.  In Jan 2014, Matthew and Josh reunited after 10 years. They met at a half iron distance triathlon (70.3 miles).  Matthew was racing for Naples Area Triathletes, Josh for Team RWB. During the run, they joked about the idea of starting a race team comprised of Battalion Rangers and their families.  Sua Sponte Elite Race Team (SSERT) was born. The only requirement to join the team is to have served in Ranger Regiment.  Spouses/ significant others and families are welcome and encouraged to join; We are proud to have Gold Star Spouses too. Upon joining, members will receive: a membership tech shirt, access to all team discounts, access to the team forum (it's like being back in the barracks with your Ranger brothers), access to our team store, access to team events, and the full support of SSERT and its extensive knowledge base in each respective sport. SSERT's mission statement is “to get the Rangers off Fort Couch and get active again”. SuaSponteElite@gmail.com. GallantFew, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to help every veteran achieve a smooth, peaceful and successful transition to a civilian life filled with purpose and hope. To learn more visit www.gallantfew.org. To listen to more of GallantFew's TNAV broadcasts, look us up on iTunes.

In this powerful episode behavioral training specialist and coach David Rutherford explores the devastating effects of TBI Traumatic Brain Injury and how it’s affected veterans across America. David explores the physiology and psychology behind dealing with this debilitating injury. He takes a closer look at Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or HBOT, a controversial way of treating this problem. David welcomes renowned physical therapist and Vietnam Vet Ray Cralle to the show to discuss the science  and successes behind HBOT. Also on the show is Veterans activist and Gold Star Mother, Debbie Lee. Don’t miss this informative and touching show on Navy SEAL Radio. Saturday the 6th of September at 930 am EST.   Top Motivational Speaker and Navy SEAL, David Rutherford ignites audiences with his high energy, no nonsense approach to motivating people to succeed in any environment imaginable. As a top Behavioral Training Specialist and Author, David motives people from all walks of life with his motivational philosophy called Froglogic. Derived from 20 years of personal exploration into the human condition David combines his incredible journey with 70 plus years of Navy SEAL operational, training and elite lifestyle performance successes. His masterful ability to inspire enables individuals and teams to forge their Self-Confidence and commit to living a TEAM LIFE.

GallantFew is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing veteran unemployment, homelessness and suicide. Our scheduled guest today is Jill Stephenson, mother of Ranger Ben Kopp.  Jill Stephenson is a Gold Star Mother from Rosemount, MN whose only child died in July of 2009 as the result of wounds he received while serving as an Army Ranger on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. The death of her son moved Jill out of the corporate banking world and into the realm of public speaking. Because her son was an organ donor, she advocates for that great cause as well as raising awareness about the sacrifices our veterans have and continue to make. She has used her faith and her experience to help empower others with the message of hope and healing.  http://benkopp.org/  

Debbie Lee's son was killed in the line of duty August 2, 2006. He was the first SEAL to lose his life in Iraq. In his final moments he single-handedly held off enemy fighters as his team rescued a wounded soldier from a rooftop. When she received the news of the death of her son, after experiencing a torrent of emotions, Debbie Lee decided to honor him, and give to the troops that are so bravely fighting for our freedoms. Debbie Lee has been touring America to honor Marc, and his brothers in arms. She established America's Mighty Warriors which is dedicated to random acts of kindness for military personnel and their families stateside and overseas. Debbie made a second trip to Iraq this year, able to interview personnel from both the American and Iraqi Air Force, and even secured an exclusive interview with General Anwar, the man in charge of the Iraqi Air Force - an opportunity denied to media outlets like CNN. In her trip to Iraq, Debbie Lee saw first hand the rebuilding of Iraq. Debbie's first trip to Iraq was in December of 2007, where she made history being the first Gold Star Mother to go into the combat zone where her son gave his life. Jodie Evans and Code Pink has taunted Debbie, making light of her son’s sacrifice, saying things like, “Your son deserved to die in Iraq if he was stupid enough to go over there.” Tonight, Debbie Lee Joins the Political Pistachio Radio Revolution to discuss these events in her life, as well as touch on her feelings about the current political situation, and where we go from here. Join us. Conservative News and Commentary