Comments by wrighto
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Posted on January 11 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As a member of the military, it pains me to see all of these comments about a parade for MLK. The last time I checked, my blood was the same red as the next man and woman that I served with in Iraq and Afghanistan. I guess that's not important when you're not the one ducking incoming artillery and roadside bombs. We have blacks, whites, hispanics, etc serving together for this country who are not worried about the racial divide that is still separating this country. I guess that's why only 1 percent of the US population serve in the military. I'm proud to serve my country, and at the same time I wonder is the harm we service members put ourselves in worth the bickering and racially divided mindsets I see when I read the comments posted on these really senseless issues. I've got a "Few Fallen Brothers and Sisters" that died on the battlefield who could not have cared one iota who participated in a parade for a civil rights leader who was flawed, but also did many great things for people. Key word PEOPLE. Bullets and bombs don't care what the color of our skin is! Should any one else?
Posted on November 4 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It does my heart great joy when I hear these types of stories. I'm proud to wake up and don my uniform everyday. Only 1% of America's population serve in the military. The bonds and friendships that I've made over the last years whether in the states or in foreign places are truly lasting and strong. I salute these gentlemen as well as all of my brothers and sisters that have served before me and that are serving now! GOD BLESS
Posted on July 23 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is truly one of the saddest days in my life. Bro. Courtney baptized me when I was 15 and continued being a mentor and someone that I looked up to throughout my life. He was there for my family through some tough times and never once hesitated when called upon. He was the minister at my wedding and friend when it seemed I was alone. I can truly say that Bro. Courtney "Practiced What He Preached!" I always look forward to coming back home and attending services at the church where I was taught to be a man. To Sis. Retha and the family, I send my heartfelt condolences and pray that God continue to bless and keep each and every one of you! This certainly will be one of the toughest trips back home.
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Posted on January 11 at 10:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sir/Sirs, first I'm a person, not an "IT". Secondly, if all you got out of my comment was that I think I'm the only person who have served his country, then you are terribly trying to squeeze blood from a turnip. I'm not trying to impress anyone with a comment on this forum. Racism is everywhere, and that's not to exclude the military, but why is the issue black/white? My comment is only meant to pose the question of why so much emphasis on a parade when there are men and women dying not only at war, but in every community throughout this country. Nothing more, nothing less. I would never try to diminish those who have served before me by thinking my service is in any capacity better. I will keep my comments to a more open minded forum. God Bless
On Dr. King parade next Monday in Clanton