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Rolling Thunder XXVI May 26, 2013: Until They Are Home

Always remember our troops serving, those who have borne the battle and those who gave their lives for us so we can live free!

(WASHINGTON DC) - Few things are more "American" than the roar of hundreds of thousands of bikers riding through Washington D.C.

Each year bikers honor the more than 58,000 who gave their lives in the Vietnam War and the countless number left behind.

Thoughts as Memorial Day Approaches

Maybe it is worth considering a tally-board to track which politicians cast votes against legislation considered to be potentially beneficial to our veterans.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - As Memorial Day approaches every year I try to give considerable thought and consciousness to those who have given so much to our country.

I try to think of what I can possibly say to help make my fellow countrymen fully aware of the many sacrifices made by those who have placed themselves in harm’s way for the benefit of all.

Herbert Romerstein: A Life Devoted to Advancing Freedom

Herb was a happy warrior and devoted to his family. His funeral, complete with military honor guard, was conducted by his son-in-law, an Orthodox rabbi.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The death of Herbert Romerstein takes from us a man who devoted his life to advancing freedom, and exposing its enemies, as well as a long-time friend.

Herb was born in Brooklyn in 1931. Always an idealist, in high school Herb was attracted to the utopian dreams advanced by Marxism and joined the Communist Youth League...

Kevin Annett Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rev. Annett, a Salem-News.com writer, presently serves as the Field Secretary for the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State.

(NEW YORK CITY) - Reverend Kevin Annett has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a group of American and Canadian academicians, it was learned today.

Annett is currently on an extended speaking tour in Holland, France, Italy and other countries.

A True Champion

There are no words to adequately define this young man, this is a true story of self-sacrifice...

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - It is rare to find a truly selfless human being willing to put the welfare of a total stranger before personal reward.

Cameron Lyle, A 21 year old senior at the University of New Hampshire and Division I college athlete, has trained hard for 8 years to compete in the American East Track and Field Championships to be held this month.

Integrity in Policing Yesterday and Today

What does it take to be a good police officer today? It starts and ends with honesty and integrity.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Integrity is a signpost that sits at the fork in the road. One fork takes the high ground, bound by the officers sworn oath to “protect” and the US Constitution, which mandates police behavior.

The other fork is the road to, the 'end justifies the means' ideology.

Armed Forces Memorial Month

All we ask is for our Legislators to do their job, pass legislation to help our veterans in need.

(MEDIA, PA) - Armed Forces of wars past and present are honored with monuments and memorials. They are symbols to remind us Freedom is not Free, it is paid for in blood.

Those who served wrote a blank check to our Country payable at any cost to include the giving of their life in the name of Freedom.

VOTE FOR USMC Combat Veteran MWD Lucca K458: AHA Hero Dog Award Contest

“Lucca was the only reason I made it home to my family.” - Gunnery Sergeant Chris Willingham, USMC

(QUANTICO, VA) - Marine Corps MP Explosive Detection Dog and Military Working Dog Lucca K458, a Combat Veteran, has entered the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Contest and needs your support...

MWD Lucca K458 served in the MARINE CORPS for six years and was honored to be a MWD MARINE. She retired in 2012 due to injuries sustained while serving in Afghanistan.

Twice Vandalized NJ Memorial to Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Rededicated in Special Ceremony

Now, female victims are the focus as two national advocates, Jill Starishevsky and Angela Rose, pay tribute to survivors in honor of Child Awareness Abuse Month.

(MENDHAM, NJ) - Blue Sunday at the Millstone Memorial, the nation’s first memorial in remembrance of clergy sex abuse survivors which was destroyed by a vandal for the second time in less than two years.

It happens Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception at Black Horse Inn following the ceremony.

Ode to One of Our Fathers

Last week I learned from my friend Agron Belica that his father Selamin wasn't well. I decided yesterday to play an Astor Piazzolla's Libertango here in the street of Buenos Aires for Selamin Belica and his three sons. -Gilad Atzmon

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - News that the father of one of our team members was diagnosed with a serious illness this week, stirred the Salem-News.com family into action.

Selamin Belica, father of Agron Belica, is a well-loved man, but we can never offer too much love, respect and support to one of our own in a time of need.