Our Personal Heroes

Our Ultimate Hero is the Lord Jesus Christ.

He also gave us many heroes here on Earth in order to protect us.

Thomas Howell - Owner - United States Marine Corps
Thomas Howell, Sr. - Father - Navy
Ronnie Crews - Father - Navy - Gulf War
Charles Vaughan - Brother - Army - Metro Police
Robin Vaughan - Sister In Law - Army
Kermit Marshall - Grandfather - Army - WWII
Lemmie Crews - Grandfather - Army - WWII
Adolph "Rusty" Grundin - Grandfather - Coast Guard - First Paid Fire Fighter, Milton, FL
Charles Jackson - Uncle - Army - Vietnam
Robert Howell - Uncle - Air Force - Gulf War, Enduring Freedom
Waylon Howell - Uncle - Air Force
Stephen Howell - Uncle - Air Force - Enduring Freedom
John Grundin - Uncle - Army - Vietnam - Florida State Trooper
Amos Reid - Uncle - Navy
Gary Reid - Cousin - Navy - Army - Enduring Freedom
Rusty John Grundin - Cousin - Marine Corps - Kosovo
Jeff Beavins - Cousin - Coast Guard
Speedy - Cousin - Columbia Fire Department
Noel Pound - Best Friend - Marine Corps - Columbia Fire Department
Our Closest Friends from the Marine Corps - Melvin Wright, Michael Gordon, Michael White, Jeran Krska, Keith Sowell, Ty Kight, Jake Schuh, Josh Havens, Dustin Hamilton & Smitty!
Our Great Friends from the Columbia Fire Department - Mike Barkley, Chastain Cannon, Adam Menie and Keith Burkette

Police Memorial Tribute

This Police Memorial was found on Youtube. It is a tribute to those who have passed in the line of duty in 2008.

Wounded Service Members Needs Motivation!

PFC Hunter Levine needs our help.....
Louise
Oct 20, 2008

Desert Angels,Inc. just found out there is a young man who is in desperate need of help. His name is PFC Hunter Levine. He is 20 years old and hails from Houston, Tx.
He was wounded on 9 May, 2008 while conducting combat operations in East Baghdad. He received a very Serious injury to his face, resulting in the loss of his entire
Bone structure, mouth, nose, and vision.

He was evacuated to Walter Reed Hospital where the Doctors
performed numerous surgeries to repair his face

Hunter was transferred to a VA hospital in Palo Alto, where the
best care for his vision would be available. He is a true fighter
with a heart of gold.
Lately, he has been resisting treatment
And being somewhat combative with the hospital staff. He has had
A few outbursts and the staff is real worried about him. It seems
Like a serious case of depression is setting in. Although his
wounds on the outside may look bad, they may never compare with
the wounds he has on the inside.

The reality is that he still has a long road to recover and
may never see again. This young man has everything to live for
and is a true inspiration. He is exactly the kind of person we
would all want in a brother, son, or friend.

I know we have a lot of caring people out there who would love to
do something special for an outstanding American who gave his all
for his country. If you know of any church groups, school room
Classes or other benevolent organizations that would be
Interested in assisting this brave young man, please forward this
Message on to them as well.

He is a pretty typical young man, so he likes sports and other
Typical young men stuff. A small care package with some goodies
and such would mean the world. Again, please forward this message
to as many people as you know. It would be so great if we can all
give way together and show Hunter that his country will never
forget his sacrifices or service. He is down and needs our help.
Thank you for your support...it means everything.

Address:

Desert Angels, Inc
4280 Diehl Rd.
Metamora, Mi 48455
% PFC Hunter Levine

or contact me for his address...
Desertangel4u@gmail.com
Louise "Desert Angel" Downs 248 736 6403

PFC Hunter N. Levine

Two Firefighters parish, One remains In The Hospital

The New York City Fire Department lost two brave men this week, James F. Young, 31 and Christoper J. Siedenburg, 25. Captain John Drennan remains in the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. Reading the NY Times article Paving the Road for a Firefighter's Recovery gave me a whole new outlook on our men and women that run into burning buildings when the rest of us run out. We thank you for your sacrifice.

Air Force Staff Sgt Awarded as Latina Servicewoman

According to the United States Air Force, Staff Sgt. Joanna E. Vasquez of the 31st Intelligence Squadron from Fort Gordon, Ga., was recognized by LATINA Style officials, who honor Latina servicewomen who have contributed to the war on terrorism and the Hispanic community, said LATINA Style officials. She was recognized for her action in Iraq in April 2007.
Thank you for all that you have done for your country Staff Sgt. Vasquez and all that you will continue to do.

Navy Carrier jams to Pump It by Black Eyed Peas

This is absolutely hilarious!!!! It's great to see these guys having a blast while taking a break from defending our freedom!

Fireproof the Movie

Fireproof is a new movie featuring Kirk Cameron. It is about a fire chief, but could apply to anyone that is putting their life on the line every day. Feeling like the hero to everyone but your spouse. If you haven't seen this movie, grab your wife/girlfriend and go TODAY! Have you seen it already? Post a comment.

Police-Police Officer III Spree Desha

On September 12, 2008, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Police Officer III Spree Desha, was aboard the Metrolink train that crashed head on into a freight train in Chatsworth according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with this seven year dedicated member of the LAPD.

Marine Corp- Sgt. Rafael Peralta-Medal of Honor

The mother of Marine Corp Sgt Rafael Peralta will ask Congress to award her son the highest honor given in our military, the Medal of Honor. He is currently to be awarded the Navy Cross, second highest honor in the US Armed Forces, after he placed his body on top of an insurgent grenade in Iraq. Read More Regardless of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death, Sgt Peralta is a True American Hero!

NYPD Members In The Line Of Military Duty

I found a very interesting list of Heros on the NYPD website. They have listed the NYPD members that were also in the military and died in the line of duty. We don't always think about the people that are doing "double duty". We thank you for all that you guys do.

Fire Fighter - Timmy "Worm" Mooring

Long time fire fighter and dedicated husband and father is burned by a debri fire on August 9, 2008 in Kinston, NC. See the courageous steps Timmy takes to recover from this tragic accident and how his fellow fire figther stand by his side on Timmy's website.

Army-Sgt Wesley R Durbin-September 24, 2008

Sgt Wesley R Durbin, 26, of Hurst, Texas; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.; died Sept. 14 in Tunnis, Iraq, of wounds sustained in a non-hostile incident. Also killed was Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson. Army Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin. Honor The Fallen. We will pray for you and your family, Wesley.

Army-Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson- September 14, 2008

Army Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson, 24, of Pensacola, FL, was killed Sunday in Tunis, Iraq, on his third tour of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the father of four children, none older than 4 years old. Honor the Fallen- Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice Darris!

What is a Hero?

Webster Dictionary has several definitions of the word HERO. Although I love the TV show, this is not what a Hero really is. There are so many men and women that are Heros in this world. We admire what they do for us and their ultimate sacrifice. This blog will be used to tell the stories that need to be told and told again.