Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for us...

This was emailed to me today. It pierced my heart! Please read... True Story.....

Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were. A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall.

When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must Have stung quite a bit.

The complaint:
'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base:

Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special?

Any response would be appreciated.

The response:

Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four- ship fly by of F-1 6s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day.

At 9 a. m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured..

A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.

The letter writer asks, 'Who m do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.

Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.


One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosensteel, Jr.

USAF

Another Awesome Blog Award

Thank You Nicole of Freshwater Designs for this awesome award! You are so sweet! If you want to se some fun and funky jewelry, visit Nicole's blog and her Etsy Store

Now it's my turn to pass it on... here are the rules:

Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.

Pass the award to 10 or more other blogs that you love. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

1. Jennifer of "For The Love of a Teddy Bear" for being such a sweetheart and a sister Teddy Bear collector.

2. Stacey of "Shabby Rose Boutique" one of my Shabby Lane Shops Neighbors and lover of all things shabby.

3. Victoria of "Victoria's Rose Cottage"An amazing graphic artist with some of the best web designs out there.

4. Vickie of "Victoria's Shabby Cottage" visit her website for some amazingly beautiful web designs (she and Victoria made my website)

5. Catherine of Isabella's Roses and founder/leader of Shabby Lane Shops", THE BEST online shopping mall anywhere!

6. Mrs. Charlotte of "Mrs. Charlotte's Boutique" A wonderful woman with a love for all things shabby and vintage

7. Debbi of "Marion Berry Cottage" who makes the most beautiful shabby chic towels and pillows and other goodies.

8. Margie of "Artistic Glass and More" one of my Shabby Lane Shops' Ning group neighbors!

9. Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique" for wonderful fabric and chenille clothes.

10. Bunny of "B. Catherine Designs"

So, check out these blogs and visit their shops, I am sure you will find something you cannot live without!

Altered book Swap for Marie Antoinette Mail art group

Doesn't this cupcake look yummy? It is one of my pages for Corrine's cutest book for the Marie Antoinette Mail Art group swap. We are sending our books around the country having each other do pages in them. I did this page for Corrine by making circles from cardstock and gluing them on like icing. I added glitter, ribbon and roses with a banner that says, "Let them eat cake".


This page is the second one. I used ruffled crepe paper, german glass glitter and then collaged with postcard, vintage lace, and one of my favorite Marie style images.

I also got to finish my pages for Rona's book for the swap as well.


This first one I used silk Rose petals and a piece of Vintage lace. Then I layered an image of Marie and some roses over the roses. I added glitter and paper roses as well.

This next page is my second one in Rona's book.


I used a background cardstock with cupcakes all over it. I added a collaged image of Marie with a cupcake and embellished it with glitter rhinestones.

I had alot of fun doing these and can't wait to get the rest of them! If you have never been a part of an art swap like this you really should go for it! talk to ya soon! And Happy Memorial Day!