tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post5992970510667753704..comments2023-10-10T10:11:26.749-05:00Comments on ANDY'S PLACE...: Independence Day at Andy's PlaceAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-29693900820152086972011-07-06T00:45:38.972-05:002011-07-06T00:45:38.972-05:00Mrs. Who, thank you so very much. When I posted t...Mrs. Who, thank you so very much. When I posted this, I had no idea that I'd be down in the dumps later in the day.<br /><br />I watched it all unfold...the sorrow, angst, etc. It really got to me.<br /><br />But I was reminded tonight by a friend of the family that he did what he did because he wanted to. He knew what might happen, but he did his job because he gave a damn. That's some consolation.<br /><br />Where do we find such people?Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-73970436450668258362011-07-05T20:48:13.748-05:002011-07-05T20:48:13.748-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of someone yo...I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of someone you knew...heard a song this weekend about Jesus and soldiers dying for us. May Jesus welcome in His endless love this fine young man you knew...Mrs. Whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756079166320905027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-42983001604925778912011-07-04T22:06:22.474-05:002011-07-04T22:06:22.474-05:00Marc, you're just so dang spot on that you can...Marc, you're just so dang spot on that you can't even imagine.<br /><br />Seriously, you are.<br /><br />Man, I watched that kid grow into a mountain of a man...<br /><br />I'm having a hard time with this. But not nearly as hard as his brothers and sisters are. His Mom died a couple of years ago...she worked at the VA hospital in Shreveport...his Dad rents one of the duplex apartments one door down from me...a hopeless alcoholic.<br /><br />But, the young man (and all of his brothers and sisters) persevered through all the crap to become fine human beings.<br /><br />He really was as good as gold.<br /><br />Thanks, Marc. Really. Thanks.<br /><br />It means a lot to me right now.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-2849952379046113222011-07-04T21:32:26.744-05:002011-07-04T21:32:26.744-05:00I wrote my stuff today at The Mayor's, had a...I wrote my stuff today at The Mayor's, had a good day at work, met a couple of strange folks, saw a truly beautiful girl. Made dinner, read the emails. Life goes on doesn't it? well... not for everyone.<br /><br />For some folks, it just stops. Just stops on the other side of the planet trying to make a difference in the world. Defending someone's freedom. And for the parents it stops too. They'll remember that knock on the door forever. The final hug goodbye as he left for service. Nothing anyone can say will make it better. You'll have the memories of seeing him pitch or throw a ball. Maybe he broke 2 windows when he was 11 like I did. It all seems pretty small now though. <br /> <br />God bless your neighbor's Andy... they'll need it, and a prayer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-86726791293578255322011-07-04T21:16:11.815-05:002011-07-04T21:16:11.815-05:00Moogie, Bob, Dave, Buck...thankee!
Marc, I truly ...Moogie, Bob, Dave, Buck...thankee!<br /><br />Marc, I truly appreciate that from my Calgarian brother.<br /><br />Truly, I do.<br /><br />I'm struggling right now. A fine young man that I know was killed in Afghanistan yesterday. I mean...I knew the boy.<br /><br />........<br /><br />Thanks, y'all. Really, thanks.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-64428095048798732802011-07-04T21:05:04.076-05:002011-07-04T21:05:04.076-05:00Happy Independence Day AndyHappy Independence Day AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-84465703072953372212011-07-04T18:33:06.712-05:002011-07-04T18:33:06.712-05:00Happy 4th Andy!Happy 4th Andy!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927133938857523885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-27809985341430471852011-07-04T12:41:58.753-05:002011-07-04T12:41:58.753-05:00The National Anthem always gives me goose bumps bu...The National Anthem always gives me goose bumps but this version did a LOT more than that.<br /><br />Happy Fourth, Andy!Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-8048632194660087182011-07-04T11:31:30.039-05:002011-07-04T11:31:30.039-05:00And a happy Fourth to you and yours, too.And a happy Fourth to you and yours, too.diamond davehttp://davestuff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-28977491398644770232011-07-04T11:15:20.108-05:002011-07-04T11:15:20.108-05:00Beautifull! I'll send people over to view it. ...Beautifull! I'll send people over to view it. Thank you!Bob's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971565970366294930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5193860341876403275.post-77847504676828246942011-07-04T10:44:58.447-05:002011-07-04T10:44:58.447-05:00Back atcha, Andy!Back atcha, Andy!Moogie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665429537064900337noreply@blogger.com