"A Tribute to the American Soldier"
-Freedom does not come easily. This lesson has been t
"A Tribute to the American Soldier" -Freedom does not come easily. This lesson has been taught on many battlefields and in many situations -- from Yorktown and Saratoga-to Omaha Beach in a place called Normandy; to Pork Chop Hill, the rice patties and jungles of Viet Nam, to Desert Storm, Bosnia, Afghanistan, the terrorist acts of September 11 th , and a place called Iraq. As members of America 's Armed Forces, the American soldier has always believed enough in the concept of liberty-to keep an appointment with freedom. Each day that goes by, would be impossible to maintain that freedom, were it not for that host of Americans-called soldiers. It is entirely fitting that we set aside a time to say thanks-and to honor and appreciate you-our American heroes. You are men and women who protect us all; you are men and women who add to America 's efficiency and greatness. These are not merely words, but a very real analysis of our faith in you and our gratitude for all that you do. Many times, you are faced with a situation that leaves uncertainty of the outcome and there is apprehension about what lies ahead. But, you are men and women of courage, who unselfishly give of yourselves, as you maintain that quest for freedom. Your effort will fill our history books as those American soldiers, men and women alike, who-when called, answered with bravery, enthusiasm, honor, vigilance, and devotion-not only for the American people but for many around the world. You left your homes, your families, your safety and comfort-to place yourselves in harm's way-in the front lines and on the battlefields-in order that freedom could thrive and flourish. You marched into new territory and stumbled into overwhelming circumstances; you invaded corners of the world where the light of knowledge and truth did not exist; you saw the tragedies resulting from hate and fear. But, what is so unique and wondrous and marvelous is the fact that you are a chosen people, sent as pillars of strength to help those who are in need; those who live their lives in oppression and who have never known the ideals of liberty. Through your efforts in the war-torn country of Iraq , a new nation was forged. Whether on America 's soil or in any foreign corner of the world, you stand as a reminder that freedom is often purchased at a very high price. You paid that price with blood, sweat, and tears, and often times, many among you, paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. As fellow Americans, we realize that you love and value life. But, we also realize that you love the ideals of freedom even more; the idea that your children and children of foreign lands, may live free, in a free land, under the blessings of democracy. God knows each of you by name-and wherever you are and whatever you must do-He sends an Angel to watch over you. You are the American soldier who adheres to the philosophy of the late President John F. Kennedy: "For you ask not what your country can do for you-You ask what you can do for your country". There shall not be for one single day, one single event or situation, nor in the light of a ceremony-but each and every day of the year-as you sacrifice, preserve, protect, and defend. We will forever keep you in our thoughts, our prayers, and within our hearts. May God Bless each of you and your loved ones and may God continue to Bless-the United States of America and the people that serve our Country.
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This is a spec commercial for the new Volvo C30.
My friend and I are entering it in a c
This is a spec commercial for the new Volvo C30. My friend and I are entering it in a contest sponsored by Volvo and Indie 103.1.
Music by Angelo Metz
hOLLA bACK! & vOTE! tHX!
Special Thanks to Volvo of Los Angeles.
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As a Palo Alto native, Zhubin Rahbar had his sights on the Southland for as far as he coul
As a Palo Alto native, Zhubin Rahbar had his sights on the Southland for as far as he could remember. He was involved at the Children's Theatre on Middlefield with Michael Liftin before writing and directing his own skits during his Junior High School years, winning a Best Drama Student award. After getting hsi Theatre Arts degree from UCSD, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his film career, studying rigorously under Robert Carnegie at Playhouse West in North Hollywood -incidentally the same theatre conservatory his old Palo Alto Junior High schoolmate James Franco studied at. Rahbar now has the opportunity to work with Academy Award Winning director Errol Morris ("Fog of War") on his New documentary ""S.O.P. Standard Operation Procedure", scheduled for release in 2008. The upcoming documentary, to be released by Sony Pictures classic, will examine the unintended consequences of the Iraqi war with a focus on events at Abu Ghraib prison, notorious for the shocking photos which began to appear in global media in 2004. It is the story of soldiers who believed they were defending democracy but found themselves plunged into an unimagined nightmare. "I feel this is one of the most significant films I have ever worked on," said Morris. "There is a mystery about the war in Iraq. Not just how and why it started, but what it is ultimately about. It is a mystery that I am trying to investigate." Rahbar played the lead role of Iraqi prisoner Manadel al-Jamadi, who died after a fruitless half-hour interrogation, during which he was suspended from a barred window by his wrists, which were bound behind his back. The cause of his death was not generally known until February 17, 2005. News reports introduced the term "Palestinian hanging," a coinage attributed to the alleged frequent use of this technique by Israeli troops on Palestinian prisoners. Since at least the sixteenth century, this torture has been known as strappado.
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John Gebhardt's wife, Mindy, said that this little girl's entire family was executed. The
John Gebhardt's wife, Mindy, said that this little girl's entire family was executed. The insurgents intended to execute the little girl also, and shot her in the head...but they failed to kill her. She was cared for in John's hospital and is healing up, but continues to cry and moan. The nurses said John is the only one who seems to calm her down, so John has spent the last four nights holding her while they both slept in that chair. The girl is coming along with her healing.
He is a real Star of the war, and represents what America is trying to do.
This, my friends, is worth sharing with the WORLD! Go for it!! You'll never see things like this in the news. Please keep this going. Nothing will happen if you don't, but the American public needs to see pictures like this and needs to realize that what we're doing over there is making a difference. Even if it is just one little girl at a time.
James Gates U. S. Navy
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