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This is Constitution Week.  214 years ago a miracle occurred in Philadelphia.  The colonies were free and independent from Great Britain, but they were going nowhere.  The French revolution showed that obtaining Freedom is only one phase.  Functioning as free people is the next phase.  Prospering as a free people is the third. The American [...]

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No, I haven’t forgotten. Nor have I forgotten those who continue to risking their lives for others. Today, we do not honor just the fallen, but the living who sacrifice everyday so we remain a free and secure people, firefighters, police, servicemembers, and others . Let us not forget the clergy who lost their lives [...]

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Dedicated to the renewal of Faith post 9/11 and the memory of Father Mychal Judge. Later, in my room, a very holy friar whom I have the privilege to live with gently slipped a piece of paper in front of me and whispered, “This was written thousands of years ago in the midst of a [...]

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I am pleased to say that 10 years after 9/11 America is still free and unbowed. There have been many attempts against us since, but we are safer and more secure. We have thwarted their attempts because of the vigilance of the American people who refused to sit in fear and let people try to [...]

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The 30 bodies of the troops slain this weekend arrived in Dover, Monday. Today, the President did what he does so well in his role as Commander in Chief, give due respect to the dead and comfort to the families. In that, we join him.

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Those who have been reading for the last 5 or 6 Father’s day know a little about my father. I will give a quick sketch for the legion of new readers who came in during the O’Donnell and Urquhart campaigns. My father was the Reverend Levi Anderson. He was born in the Smyrna area and [...]

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Dr. Dolores Finger Wright was recognized for her actions during the civil rights movement. History is what we made happen. Tomorrow’s history will be made by the courage of those who stand up today for a strong foundation for our children.  The founders of this country were willing to sacrifice today for a better tomorrow.  [...]

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I will do a more proper post fitting of one of many who lobbied  for Reagan Day starting three years ago.  Thank you, Delaware General Assembly.  Please read this Michael Barone tribute.

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I almost wonder what new and unique tribute can be said about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is one of the 20 great figures of the 20th Century inspiring not just Americans, but freedom loving individuals worldwide. It has been 25 years since another great American leader, Ronald Reagan, signed the MLK Holiday into [...]

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UPDATE:  Pat Murray served his Nation, state and his party his entire adult life.   Pat was an inspiration to all of us. He was a true public servant.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and the rest of his wonderful family.   Tom Ross, Chairman: Delaware State Republican Committee Today Delaware Republicans lost a patriot. Patrick Murray, [...]

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Today is Delaware Day.  It is also the 7th day of Hanukah and the day the Japanese Empire attacked us.  I am sadden by the fact that we have forgotten our Constitution in many ways.  Delaware day is a reminder to remember its principles.  Hanukah is a great reminder of the power of GOD to [...]

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She was sometimes controversial, but always principled.  Representative Hazel Plant didn’t ride off of her late husband’s coattails into office.  She was a full partner in community activism for decades.  She was a person who exemplified family values in her life including taking in her great grandchild when her granddaughter was murdered in 1999.  She [...]

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I wish all of those who served this country in the Armed Forces a Happy Veterans’ Day.   Have a free meal at you local Applebee’s and reflect.  In fact, have a free lunch at the Route 8 McDonald’s. This is the Kent County list of events.  The Delaware Memorial Bridge Ceremony is also on today.   [...]

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UPDATE:  Delaware Tomorrow will be back in action according to founder Dave Burris as soon as life allows minus Mr. Stafford. My friends at the popular blog Delaware Tomorrow seem to have suspended their operation.  I spoke at length this week to Mike Stafford who confirms that he is retiring from regular blogging.    I [...]

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Refusing to leave her fallen comrades, PFC Monica Brown distinguished herself by acts of conspicuous gallantry and courage under fire, becoming the second woman since WWII to earn the Silver Star, one of the nation’s highest awards for valor.    See SGT Brown in this clip.

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Cpl. Pat Tillman WASHINGTON — Pat Tillman died while leading a team of Army Rangers up a remote southeastern Afghan hill to knock out enemy fire that had pinned down other American soldiers, the Army said Friday. The Army released details of the former Arizona Cardinals football player’s death as it announced that he was [...]

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Staff SgtMatthew Blaskowski – Chosen Company, 2/503rd PIR. On 3 May 2005, elements of 3rd Platoon, 1st Platoon and the Company Headquarters were called forward into the Arghandab River Valley to the village of Bulac Kalay to assist fellow Rock Paratroopers under attack by enemy forces. The ensuing 6 hour fight left 17 enemies killed [...]

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I believe the War in Afghanistan has produced great valor.  I  was reading about the attack on the police headquarters today and I noticed that it never mentioned who lost.  The U. S. military has won many battles because of the valor of the American serviceperson.  This series is in their honor.  All quotes are [...]

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The 234th anniversary of the founding of this country is something special.  I love America as do all of you.  I love the freedom to find one’s own path in faith, jobs, family, and fun.  In many parts of the world, these areas are dictated by government.  There is no class restriction in America.  You can [...]

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Sorry I was too busy enjoying Father’s day to really concentrate on writing a post. The kids are in bed and my favorite shows Army Wives and Ice Road Truckers are over. I enjoyed the fact that my children are at the top of the heap with state testing. My son even made that rare [...]

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Here is the inspiring story of American casualty # 1000 in the Afghan war. The 1,000th American serviceman killed in Afghanistan had already fallen once to a hidden explosive, driving his Humvee over a bomb in Iraq in 2007. The blast punched the dashboard radio into his face and broke his leg in two places. [...]

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Give honor to whom honor is due.  Most of us will do so today by honoring one of our parents.    We do not honor our parents because they were perfect.  We honor them because they were imperfect people in a wild world who tried their best to give us the best.   They showed us love [...]

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The pressures on the military family are enormous.  The person that often keeps it together is the wife or husband who puts up with frequent deployments, sleepless nights, and seperations.   They have to be ready to it all in moments notice then reintergrate their spouse upon return.  Some have to help their spouse work through [...]

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You don’t win this Medal, you earn it. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award given for valor and honor on the battle field. Each recipient has a place in history. Today we honor all (3468) those who earned that distinction including 14 Delawareans. To the 90 something still living, thank you. To [...]

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HP has a Martin Luther King day sale. So it begins. Before we succumb to commercialization, I would love to keep the focus of the day on the advance of freedom, the courage of everyday heroes, and the legacy of a great leader. Dr. King did not create a novel issue. He was not the [...]

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It was a well deserved recognition, in my opinion. He helped prevent the panic of 2008 from becoming a global depression. Time makes a pretty strong case. Each year we do a Delaware Politics American of the year and Delawarean of the year. The Readers and contributors nominate and then the contributors vote. Post on [...]

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Reverend Oral Roberts went to be with our Lord today.  Few people have affected Christianity in their generation as did he.  The healing revivial, the charismatic movement, the mainstreaming of the Pentecostal movement, seed faith, the prayer language, emphasis on the goodness of GOD, and the restoration idea of each person communing with GOD as a [...]

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