I'll do it so you don't have too! #Tennessee
This post is not about attention, it's about respect;
Yesterday while traveling on I-40 in Knoxville TN, my wife spotted a white hearse traveling alone. A gun metal grey casket draped by a vibrant American flag caught her eye through the back window as cars flew by all around us.
My wife described to me what was in front of us and already knew what the next step was before it even came out of my mouth. After 15 years of marriage to a veteran and raising three patriotic kids, she knew to follow the hearse. It's destination was the local veterans cemetery where the following took place.
This is what my country taught me and those who know my family will tell you my family won't look the other way when they see a veteran. We couldn't bare the thought of this veteran being laid to rest without "family". As a proud member of the honor guard back in 2002-2004 I knew how to send this veteran "home", I personally know what the cost of keeping America safe really is.
I have laid rows of veterans of this country to rest, volleyed many "21 gun salutes" and physically knelt down on a knee to present a perfectly folded American flag to a next of Kin. It will change you, ask anyone who has done it. If nothing else it will teach you respect for the flag and those who have defended it. I am not a perfect man but this is one thing I am proud of teaching my kids.
FACT - Only 1% of the American population raises their hand and swears to defend this country. Teach your kids to go up to that veteran proudly wearing their hat in public, look them in the eye, shake their hand and say thank you. These are the proud men and women that put it all on the line everyday so that your family can sleep at night without worrying about if your going to be awaken by air raid sirens, bombs and gunfire outside your home. They deserve 10 secs of your time, slow down and teach your kids that much.
To this nameless veteran and family, thank you for your service. Rest easy, we have it from here
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The state of Tennessee is being ran like the Wild West, our flag and the rights that come with it are not being recognized, It's time we hold them accountable. Countless families have been abused by generation after generations of family power being handed down to cowards specifically in these small rural towns throughout this state.
How can this happen in to a veteran in AMERICA? Please share!
I won't stop talking about the wrong our family and others have encountered at the hands of the state of Tennessee. I'll continue to jump every barrier they put in front of me till we are heard!
No more "MUD" for my family, if you need us we are power washing in Nashville!
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to my friends across Tennessee, Maryland, to every state in this this reaches! It's time for a heartfelt call to action, a plea that goes beyond borders and speaks to the heart of what we stand for.
Our children's futures are at stake, and it's our collective responsibility to step up and fight for the laws and policies that shape their education and their lives. You've seen the headlines, you've scrolled past the posts, but the reality hits hardest when it's your own child sharing stories of disbelief from their day at school.
This issue transcends the classroom; it's about the decisions made at county and state levels, often without our knowledge or consent, influenced by those with money and power. It's a bipartisan issue that affects us all and it's time for it to stop.
My family's personal journey through trauma has exposed us to the harsh realities of how systems meant to protect and serve can fail us. We've seen firsthand how laws are manipulated to justify wrongful actions against families, possibly even yours next. This isn't just about us; it's a systemic problem that needs addressing.
Why target us? The answer we were given was shockingly simple: our "lifestyle." In a country where I've fought for freedom, it's unfathomable that my family is penalized for how we choose to live. This battle is bigger than one family; it's about standing up for the values we hold dear. 🇺🇸💔
I'm reaching out to each of you who believes in justice, equality, and the power of education. Give our family a hand, share our stories, and demand change. It's time to ask the tough questions and hold those in power accountable for their actions and decisions, it may affect your family next.
By the way, what is my families "lifestyle"? I'll tell you one thing, it's kick ass!
Join me in this fight. Let's use our voices, platforms, and communities to make a difference. Follow our journey, share our message, and let's create a future where every child can thr
