Something Short and Sweet

 

I recently saw something on a friend's post on Facebook. I recognized it immediately and thought it was so much fun. I even reposted it, but changed it up to make it more interesting. Time consuming? Yes. Worth it? Yes! So, I am sharing my repost here. And I want to see how many read it and actually answer. Here is a hint - Can you speak military? 

India Foxtrot.

Yankee Oscar Uniform.

Charlie Alpha November.

Uniform November Delta Echo Romeo Sierra Tango Alpha November Delta.

Tango Hotel India Sierra.

Charlie Oscar Mike Mike Echo November Tango.

Bravo Echo Lima Oscar Whiskey.

Hotel Oscar Whiskey.

Yankee Oscar Uniform.

Alpha Romeo Echo.

Delta Oscar India November Golf.

Lima Oscar Victor Echo.

Yankee Oscar Uniform.

Alpha Lima Lima.

 

Let me know in the comments below. I really do want to hear from you.  

Wreaths Across America

Its that time of year again. A time when wreaths are purchased by sponsors and donors to lay across the graves of our fallen military heroes. This event is held before Christmas. The Mayport Naval Sea Cadets Corps has been dedicated to this ceremony for several years now. Sadly, the number of wreaths they have been able to provide has been dwindling as the number of graves is on the rise. Our World War 2 veterans have been dying in larger numbers with each passing year. Last year alone the Mayports Cadets had about 1200 more graves than the year before. The only way to ensure that every grave gets a wreath is through sponsorship or donations. Being a former Cadet Instructor for the Mayport group, I plan to direct my own donations to them.

Our heroes, both alive and fallen, are not often celebrated. Some of them gave their limbs or ability to live "normal" lives while others gave their lives. All in the name of American freedoms. I met a Marine veteran who went in search of what places offered discounts or services specific to military personnel. That list wasn't very long. And the discount is often quite small. Or specialized to certain holidays only. Is this how we repay them? Is this what we really think they are worth? Its disheartening to say the least. Especially for one such as I who tried to join and was turned down for medical reasons. Instead, I support our troops. Past, present, and future.

If you are interested in learning more and possibly becoming a donor this year, check out the website and link below.

Also, if you want to recognize a cadet as being your referral, you can enter "Carter boys" in the recognition box. They are offered incentives for being active in the community with events such as these.

 

http://www.mayportnlus.org/index.php Mayport home page

 

Online form for wreaths.