Rev. Dan Polecheck - Universal Life Church Ministries - Gary Sinise Foundation Donations

March 15th is my 71st Birthday

For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to Gary Sinise Foundation. I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you'll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. I've included information about Gary Sinise Foundation below.

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our Nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit.

At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we serve our Nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

We do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities.

Please click HERE to donate.

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Honoring Marine Lance Cpl. Dennis J. Veater

Honoring Marine Lance Cpl. Dennis J. Veater who selflessly sacrificed his life fourteen years ago in Iraq for our great Country. Please help me honor him so that he is not forgotten.

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Honoring the Life & Legacy of Raymond Harvey - Korean War - US Army - Medal of Honor Recipient

Today we honor the life and legacy of: Raymond Harvey Korean War - U.S. Army - Medal of Honor Recipient

Capt. Harvey, Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action. When his company was pinned down by a barrage of automatic-weapons fire from numerous well-entrenched emplacements, imperiling accomplishment of its mission, Capt. Harvey braved a hail of fire and exploding grenades to advance to the first enemy machine-gun nest, killing its crew with grenades.

Rushing to the edge of the next emplacement, he killed its crew with carbine fire. He then moved the 1st Platoon forward until it was again halted by a curtain of automatic fire from well-fortified hostile positions.

Disregarding the hail of fire, he personally charged and neutralized a third emplacement. Miraculously escaping death from intense crossfire, Capt. Harvey continued to lead the assault.

Spotting an enemy pillbox well-camouflaged by logs, he moved close enough to sweep the emplacement with carbine fire and throw grenades through the openings, annihilating its five occupants.

Though wounded he then turned to order the company forward, and, suffering agonizing pain, he continued to direct the reduction of the remaining hostile positions, refusing evacuation until assured that the mission would be accomplished.

Capt. Harvey's valorous and intrepid actions served as an inspiration to his company, reflecting the utmost glory upon himself and upholding the heroic traditions of the military service.