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Happy Armed Forces Day! Today (and everyday) we honor our men and women in uniform. "President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense" -U.S. DOD Allen Worsham Corona, CA allenworsham@earthlink.net 'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own mi…

I want to extend my gratitude to the gentleman (unknown to me) who contacted Courtney directly with some incredibly valuable information on other treatment options and information on possibly getting a rating from the VA for her condition. I want to thank you on her behalf, and also thank you for your service to our country. God bless you, sir. Mike I don't know why they keep calling me a hippy carpenter...

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Many times the job at home, can be more stressful then the mission our troops undertake, military spouses under stand this more then anyone. Join us in supporting the military spouses around our nation who know all too well, the sleepless nights, and the unwelcome phone calls. Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. To all the spouses of our military, we support you, you are in our thoughts, and you are in our prayers. View the Military Spouse Appreciation Day Proclamation John Morris The Patriot Woodworker

This is an honorable tribute: http://youtu.be/xfvdbfUQhQQ note: Sorry about not posting lately, was doing some high-speed metal turning and had a bad accident, ripped my left hand to shreds, but it's healing.

There's a news story about a marine who "made a wrong turn" in SoCal and ended up in mexico with his three guns and got arrested. Are there roads with no border crossings where you can possibly make an innocent wrong turn and innocently end up across the mexican border into mexico? http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/SD-Andrew-Tahmooressi-US-Marine-from-Weston-Being-Detained-in-Mexico-Prison-on-Weapons-Charge-257728191.html Is this possible?

Courtney and Bryan are dear friends of mine. Â I've been living with them for the past year, and it's hard to describe what her life is like. Â Until the VA figures this out, she will struggle. Â Help her make this happen, if you can: http://www.gofundme.com/7yk9q8 And maybe some of you will consider helping us with the larger problem. Â Until RSD or CRPS gets recognition from the VA, Courtney and other disabled veterans will suffer. Thanks, Mike I don't know why they keep calling me a hippy carpenter...

We apologize for the late notice folks, if you are in the area please drop by the ground breaking for Corporal Garcia's new home!!!! Myself and my family, and my daughter's high school club will be there to help set up and cheer on Cpl Garcia and Homes For Our Troops during this very special event. We'd love to see you there!!!! For more information please click on Carlos Garcia Ground Breaking by Homes For Our Troops. And you can watch the video below! If anyone is planning on attending, please drop me a line so I can look you up at the event! John Morris The Patriot Woodworker

Greetings All Tomorrow is special day here in Australia and New Zealand. It is our special day to remember our armed forces. Here is link to read more if you are interested. ANZAC day But please, do little pray to our Aussie and Kiwi soldiers wherever they are serving so we can have our freedom. Thank you. Keep on turning, if not today, do it tomorrow.

I haven't posted here in a while, we've been busy packing up for a move. Soon, My family and I will close on a new house, which means an all new workshop. However, today, we take time to Remember. Two years ago today, half my team died in Afghanistan. Below is a tribute to those men... Remember that Day I'll be back to posting in a few weeks, hopefully with pics of a new workshop...and a house comes with it Kevin Wells Chuckin' Wood www.chuckinwood.com

Fisher House e-Patriot Newsletter  Connect With Us          Sneak Peek at next month's Patriot magazine  Military families are accustomed to hardship and change. They deal with situations that less than one percent of this nation has to due to their service to our country. One such family is the Young family: Perry, Samantha and their little girl, KinLee.  "Perry got injured in Afghanistan and they originally sent him to Landstuhl, Germany, so I stayed at the Fisher House there," Sam explained. "That was the …

My brother (a fellow Air Force guy) sent this to me today.  I HAVE to share it with y'all. Arlington Fly-over  The video is about the Arlington National Cemetery burial of two Vietnam pilots whose bodies were recovered in the last two years. Because of budget cuts and the costs of lavish vacations for the Obamas, the current Administration declined a fly-over during the funeral.   Seeing as how the government can't honor those who died serving America with a fly-over, civilian pilots then filled the gap. See it here:  Arlington Fly-Over Fred aka Pop's Shop www.pops-shop.com 'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time' Scroll Saw Forum Host 'Stop comp…

Military Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Farwest Forest Products just informed us they shipped off a stack of lumber to Mark Wilson's Shop!!! They informed us a little while back they were going to do this, and they took care of business!!!! I have been informed by Jenn of Farwest that they are shipping off a nice custom pack of lumber hardwoods and a variety. Farwest is quickly becoming the premier location to purchase hardwoods and western softwoods from their own mill, and they are also the west coasts premier location to purchase the Wood-Mizer and Timbery Sawmills. They also provide service and support for those mills. We are completely proud of Farwest Forest Products and their commitment they have s…

See complete story at Bill 'Wild Bill' Guarnere, of 'Band of Brothers' fame, dies at 90 Personally, I feel like I need to travel and start meeting these men and women, before they are all gone, I would love to take a video or voice recorder and start talking to these folks before they are no more, a big part of our history is disappearing daily. I knew the time would come, but it just always seemed so far off. Our daughter's veterans support club will be visiting these folks in our local senior homes and reading books to them, and taking walks, I may have to tag along and get to know them as well. Our last American WWI veteran Frank Buckles passed on 3 years ago, we…

Article from Homes for our Troops Three HFOT Veterans to compete in the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games A few of our veterans are representing the United States in Sochi during the Paralympics! Below is a list of what they’ll be competing in. For a schedule of televised events visit: http://www.sochi2014.com/en Alpine Skiing Heath Calhoun –You probably recognize Heath’s face from the AT&T and BP commercials that cycled throughout the Olympic Games. He’ll be taking to the slopes for the United States in the Alpine Skiing competition! Homes for Our Troops awarded him with a specially adapted home in 2010. Read more on Heath (pictured on right). Sled…

Our WWII Veterans are dying off at an alarming rate, I believe we are losing 10 thousand per year. Another moment of time, and an iconic figure goes home to the Lord. Thank you Glenn McDuffie for providing a classic image, that is known through out our nation and beyond as one of the most famous images of V-Day. Rest in peace sir, and thank you for your service. Click on the image for the full story. John Morris The Patriot Woodworker

Fisher House e-Patriot Newsletter  Connect With Us          Your Support Hard at Work For the 10th year in a row, Fisher House Foundation has received a 4-star rating from charity watchdog group, Charity Navigator, joining only one percent of charities rated. This rating is a continuation of our commitment to our donors and the military and veteran families we serve. Become a Champion for Military Families! We are so grateful for everyone who chooses to lace up their running shoes to raise funds and awards for Fish…

My brother sent this to me and I have to share it. Mansions of the Lord - West Point Glee Club Fred aka Pop's Shop www.pops-shop.com 'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time' Scroll Saw Forum Host 'Stop complaining about the storm and learn to dance in the rain.'

Well we had a wonderful time as usual. The event was moved indoors because of the high winds and the rain. Typically the ground breakings are held on site for the troops new home, they set up tents and chairs and more, but this one had to be moved to a hotel nearby at the last minute due to the winds mainly, the rain was not that big of an issue until you mixed the high winds into it. At the last minute Homes For Our Troops had to place a call to Embassy Suites Hotel that was about 20 minutes from the building site. They asked Embassy Suites if we could have a room to hold the ceremony, and Embassy Suites donated a room with snacks and refreshments, and they accommoda…