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July 4, 2012

Inspirational Wounded Warriors With Megyn Kelly on America Live – Why We Are Free (VIDEOS)

by MsUnderestimated — Categories: Afghanistan, Class Act, Don'tcha Just Love It?, Fox News, Ground Zero, Iraq, Military, Military Support & Patriotism, Patriotism, September 11, 2001, True Heroes, Video, War on Terror — Leave a comment

Happy Independence Day, America! What a grateful nation we should be, especially on a day like today. Megyn Kelly had a group of 14 wounded warriors on her show to inspire us all. And to remind us why we are so grateful for the freedoms we have. It is because of men like this that we can celebrate being an American on this beautiful day.

Please visit and contribute what you can to this wonderful organization, Tunnel to Towers Run. The site was down today due to the tremendous response by Megyn’s viewers, but as she did, I urge you to continue to try and access it. If you want, you can also go to the Gary Sinise Foundation and donate there. Gary Sinise, one of the most patriotic Americans I know, is also partnered with the Tunnels to Towers Run organization, along with many others.

Please go, do what you can to help these wounded warriors. They are too humble to ask for it themselves. They need us to step up and make our support known.

Tags: 9/11, Afghanistan, Charity, Gary Sinise, Ground Zero, Iraq, Megyn Kelly, Military, True Heroes, Tunnels to Towers Run, Veterans, Video, War on Terror, World Trade Center, Wounded Warriors

May 27, 2012

“If Not Me, Then Who?” – Gary Sinise on the Travis Manion Foundation (VIDEO)

by MsUnderestimated — Categories: Class Act, Military, Military Support & Patriotism, September 11, 2001, Telling It Like it Is, True Heroes, Video, War in Iraq, War on Terror — Leave a comment

This is an incredibly moving video. Gary Sinise is an incredible patriot. It’s only fitting that he narrate this video explaining the focus and programs included in the Travis Manion Foundation.

Again, I urge you to visit the site and learn more…not just about the foundation, but about 1st Lt. Travis Manion‘s courage, determination and heroism.

Tags: 9/11, Community, Fallen Heroes, Fallujah, Gary Sinise, Honor, Marines, Memorial Day, Military, Remembrance, Ryan Manion, September 11, Travis Manion, True Heroes, Video, War on Terror, Warriors

May 27, 2012

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day (VIDEO)

by MsUnderestimated — Categories: Class Act, Don'tcha Just Love It?, Fox News, Iraq, Military, Military Support & Patriotism, Patriotism, September 11, 2001, Terrorism, Tragedy, True Heroes, Video, War on Terror — Leave a comment

And what better way to remind us all of what others have sacrificed so much for than to share with you the story of one such hero, 1st Lt. Travis Manion USMC. Travis was killed by a sniper in Fallujah while trying to help his fellow Marines stop an enemy ambush. The Travis Manion Foundation was created in his honor, and was initially run by his mother Janet, who recently succumbed to her battle with Stage 4 lung cancer. Travis’ sister, Ryan, however picked up the mantle and continues to run the foundation. Chris Wallace interviewed her as this week’s Fox News Sunday “Power Player of the Week.”

From FNS:

I urge you to visit the Foundation website and read all the stories there, watch the videos, and contribute if you can. God bless our warriors who fight and are willing to die for us unconditionally.

Tags: Chris Wallace, Fallen Heroes, Fallujah, Fox News Sunday, Marines, Memorial Day, Military, Power Player of the Week, Remembrance, Ryan Manion, Travis Manion, True Heroes, Video, War on Terror, Warriors

March 19, 2012

“I Love To Fight Guys Who Are Bigger Than I Am” Says America’s Oldest Active Duty Cop

by MsUnderestimated — Categories: Class Act, Cool Stuff, Crime, Don'tcha Just Love It?, Dumb Criminals, Law Enforcement, Military, Military Support & Patriotism, True Heroes — Leave a comment

From the Miami-Herald article about Hialeah Police Lt. Leo Thalassites:

As soon as he felt a gun barrel poke his ribs, the cop broke out his fists of fury to crack ribs, knock out teeth and fracture a thug’s skull.

Not bad for an officer well into his 80s.

“I love to fight guys who are bigger than I am,” said Hialeah Police Lt. Leo Thalassites, 86, as he recalled fending off a robber outside a Greek restaurant in Coral Gables in 2010.

He disarmed the 6-foot-2, 250-pound “punk” and then beat him unconscious. “For more than half a century, I have taught officers to always be ready.”

Three generations of police officials were indeed ready, two weeks ago, when they crowded into Hialeah City Hall to honor the hulking Thalassites for being America’s oldest active cop.

The International Police Association confirmed that Thalassites is indeed the oldest active law enforcement officer in the United States.

A cross between Clint Eastwood and Jackie Chan, the barrel-chested Thalassites is a mixed-martial arts dynamo who started his police career with what was then known as the Metro-Dade Police Department in 1956. He transferred to Hialeah Police in 1963, and state records show he has been active with the department ever since.