Korea
“The Saint Makers”, a new book about the life, sacrifice, and canonization process for Chaplain (Captain) Emil Kapaun
I talked about Father Kapaun recently in a Valor Friday piece. The heroic life of service of the Roman Catholic priest who died in a Communist prisoner of war camp during the Korean War is truly an inspiration. KoB came across a podcast interview with the author of The Saint Makers Joe Drape. The source link […]
Different spanks…
ninja sends in this article from Stars and Stripes. A Marine lieutenant colonel found guilty of stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise from a base exchange in South Korea has escaped punishment, according to a published report. Lt. Col. Samuel K. Lee, 47, was convicted Sept. 11 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, of two counts of […]
Valor Friday
Emil Kapaun is today’s subject as I continue to explore chaplains who earned high valor awards. Kapaun, the son of Czech immigrants, was born and raised in rural Kansas. A bright kid, he graduated high school at age 14. Then attended Conception Abbey Seminary college and finally Kenrick Theological Seminary before being ordained a Catholic […]
Congressman Calls for Long Denied Purple Heart For Korean War Vet
Jerry Cramer is a Marine who fought valiantly in Korea during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. He became so frostbitten that he was hospitalized in Japan for months after his rescue. He earned an honorable discharge. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) has announced legislation calling for the Purple Heart to be awarded to […]
Fighter Pilot Keeps Kills Secret to 50 Years
Retired Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams has been keeping a secret for more than 50 years. Guess I’ve been hanging around Stolen Valor too long to take claims at face value. I’d like to think Capt. Williams got those kills over the Korean skies, but there is no way the story didn’t spread like wildfire […]
Valor Friday
Sergeant Reckless In today’s Valor Friday, Mason continues his theme of unusual valor awardees. Here’s his tribute to another four legged warrior, Sergeant Reckless. Only the Marines could come up with a name like that, one would think, but it turns out to be very apt. Mason. Last week I highlighted several war dogs, some […]
Kim Jong Un’s Health
Kim Jong Un Getting conflicting stories about Lil’ Kim. Some are reporting he’s in “grave danger” following heart surgery, while others state he’s recovering from the cardiovascular procedure. Obviously can’t be both, so which is it? Time will tell. North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is reportedly in “grave danger” following surgery, CNN reported on Monday […]
There is Always a Solution….
An effective drug, Chloroquine, which is used to fight malaria is now found to be effective in treating Covid-19. https://wattsupwiththat.com/2020/03/17/an-effective-treatment-for-coronavirus-covid-19-has-been-found-in-a-common-anti-malarial-drug/ From the article: As per the U.S. CDC, “Chloroquine (also known as chloroquine phosphate) is an antimalarial medicine… Chloroquine is available in the United States by prescription only… Chloroquine can be prescribed for either prevention or treatment of […]
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