Archive for July 12th, 2019

Weekend Open Thread-Name Origins of the Days of the Week

| July 12, 2019 | 56 Comments
Weekend Open Thread-Name Origins of the Days of the Week

You guys could pretty much guess the origins of the names for Saturday (Saturn Day), Sunday ( Sun Day), and Monday (Moon Day). We associate those days with celestial bodies. In ancient times, celestial bodies were associated with gods/goddesses. So, what about Tuesday through Friday? “Tues” is an echo of “Tiw”, a northern European god […]

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First Ever Medal of Honor Video Recording

| July 12, 2019 | 13 Comments
First Ever Medal of Honor Video Recording

In an article by the American Military News, they write about Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, a combat controller, who was killed during a fierce battle against al Qaida fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002.  According to the video’s narration, Chapman would eventually be awarded two Medal of Honors for his […]

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Valor Friday

| July 12, 2019 | 3 Comments
Valor Friday

Mason has been at it, and today he brings us Mustang Captain (for a while, anyway) Aaron Fisher, USA, and his story, amazing even without the award. Here’s Mason: Mason Aaron Fisher was born the son of a Civil War veteran just before the turn of the 20th Century. His father, being black, had served […]

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Friday Feel Good Stories

| July 12, 2019 | 7 Comments
Friday Feel Good Stories

Glock 19 Woman admits to shooting in southwest Louisville, claims self-defense Lauren Adams LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was just after 3 a.m. Tuesday when neighbors on Patricia Drive, off Cane Run Road, woke up to the sound of gunfire. Gail, who asked her last name not be used, said she first heard three shots: “And […]

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