HBO cable network has released a film called Taking Chance. www.hbo.com/films/takingchance It is a movie everyone should watch and it brings home the message that these brave men and women are our friends, neighbors and family who should NEVER be forgotten. The movie documents the true life story of Marine Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps and […]
Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta Denied Medal of Honor
a technicality? come onnnnn!!! this is so not right! and here’s a person who immigrated here LEGALLY then joined the military to defend his country. washingtonpost.com Marine Denied Medal of Honor Sergeant Took Grenade’s Blast in Fallujah, Was Lauded by Bush Sgt. Rafael Peralta, 25, will be awarded a posthumous Navy Cross. (U.S. Marines Via […]
Jose Rivera served two tours in Iraq, dies on job at U.S. prison
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/08/26/pri … ://cnn.com Guard survives Iraq, dies on job at U.S. prison # Jose Rivera was stabbed to death by two inmates at a federal prison # Death raises questions about whether federal officers carry adequate protection # Union says federal prisons are overcrowded, understaffed # California state prison guards wear vests, carry batons and […]