Terrorist "Crotch Rocket" fails to work in taking down plane full of people.  Although did work in taking out the terrorists family jewels.

Thanks Mr. Schuringa

Christmas Hero

A big "Thank You" to Northwest Airline passenger, Jasper Schuringa for foiling the latest Terrorist Attack.
Mr. Schuringa was travelling on vacation to the USA, took quick and decisive action on board the airliner stopping the terrorist in his tracks.
Mr. Schuringa received injuries while stopping the attack and saving the lives of everyone on board and possibly lives on the ground.
Note to Northwest Airlines:  Send Mr. Schuringa to Disneyland !

WELL DONE, MR. SCHURINGA

Show your appreciation for your Local Police and Fire Departments

Try to take a few minutes and drop off some Christmas Cookies at their stations

If you can read this, Thank a Teacher.
If you can read it in English, Thank a Veteran !

If you woke up this morning "Safe and Sound";  Thank a Soldier, Your Police Department and Your Fire Department.
They were watching over you while you slept.

Please Support Your Local Police and Fire Departments

"Only our individual faith in freedom can keep us free."


- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Army Pvt. Joseph E. Shipp, Loveland Ohio, has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.


During the nine weeks of basic combat training, Shipp received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.

Shipp is the son of Toby & Cathy Shipp and brother of Catie Shipp of Bayhill Lane, Miami Township, and graduated in 2009 from Loveland High School.
Shipp is the Grandson of Lois and Mike Shipp of Cincinnati.

Toby Shipp said...

Joey has since graduated from Airborne School, and is currently training to be an Army Ranger.

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States."[1] Because of the nature of its criteria, the medal is often awarded posthumously.

Purple Heart

The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington at Newburgh, New York, on 7 August 1782, during the Revolutionary War. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders 3, 1932 and is currently awarded pursuant to Executive Order 11016, 25 April 1962, Executive Order 12464, 23 February 1984 and Public Law 98-525, 19 October 1984.

a. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-
(1) In any action against an enemy of the United States.
(2) In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.
(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
(4) As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.
(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force
(6) After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.
(7) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.
b. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
(1) A Purple Heart is authorized for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an Oak Leaf Cluster will be awarded to be worn on the medal or ribbon. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant or from the same missile, force, explosion, or agent.
(2) A wound is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required, however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record.
(3) When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award.
(4) Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows:
(a) Injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action.
(b) Injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap.
(c) Injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent.
(d) Injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire.
(e) Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.

"It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." - Norman Schwarskopf, Commander of Desert Storm Operations

"The Greatest Generation" was united in duty, honor and personal responsibility.  Please seek out and thank all members of the Greatest Generation:  Our Heros

We were so fortunate to have Joey home for Thanksgiving;  And looking forward to his next trip home for Christmas.

Meet me on FB after the game for the Happy Feet Dance

Robers Christmas Party~12-5-09

Spent last evening with Lois' brothers and sisters. Our annual get together is always special. So happy to be a part of the Robers Family.