Sunday, January 07, 2024

2024 Political Leaders Take Note

I created this Quote back in the early 1980s. One cannot be a Leader without both expressions (Be Humble, Be Confident) working together not apart. Political Leaders especially must lead in this manner for the benefit of all. 

2022 and 2023 were major disappointments for National Political Leaders. My hope is there are some new leaders on the horizon that will serve their country and constituents and follow their conscience and not their political party. 

I did some traveling over the holidays and as I waited and snaked through the long lines of security, I had a thought that I would rather be inconvenienced than to have a dangerous situation occur on the plane. 
Then I thought about the southern border and how many "ILLEGAL" people are entering the country. How can we allow the borders to be so unsecured and the tons of Fentanyl entering our country and killing so many young people. 

So, Be Humble, Be Confident. Otherwise, you're


Monday, January 01, 2024

Donate An Organ Float - 2024 Rose Bowl Parade

Special shout out for a Happy New Year and a very heartfelt thanks to Neal Patel who will be honored this year along with others at the 2024 Rose Bowl Parade who donated, and organ so that others could live.

https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20231227237160/the-2024-onelegacy-donate-life-rose-parade-float-to-honor-56-organ-eye-and-tissue-donors-and-recipients-celebrates-21-years-of-participation-in-the-rose-parade

  • Neal Patel, a 38-year-old organ and tissue donor from Columbia, SC.
  • Thank you, Neal, for donating your lungs so that one of my best Army buddies (Joe) could live!

  • An older reunion picture Joe (Left) and Dave (Another best buddy) in front of our barracks at Fort Carson.