Wednesday, July 23, 2008

American Legion Department of Mississippi

 

DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI


120 North State Street

P.O. Box 688

Jackson, Mississippi 39205 - 0688


http://www.legionms.org/     

  Phone: 601-352-4986


e-mail:    legion27@bellsouth.net   


BLOG: deptmslegionnews.blog.com

Commander Steve Sweet 
e-mail: jssweet03@yahoo.com
    
Adjutant:  Johnny Bracy
email: legion27@bellsouth.net

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Attention All WWII Veterans

Attention All WWII Veterans

IF YOU ARE A WWII VETERAN AN
A RECIPIENT OF THE COMBAT
INFRANTRYMAN BADGE (CIB).

THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS,
AFTER WWII, DECIDED AND DECREED
THAT EARNING CIB MERITED THE
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR.

IF YOU WERE AWARDED THE CIB,
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY SERVICE
OFFICER TO PROCESS THE NECESSARY
PAPER WORK FOR THE AWARDING OF
THE BRONZE STAR
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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Quran Movie

Subject: Quran movie
 
 
This is long and VERY GRAPHIC. Advise not viewing with young children - actually think teens SHOULD be informed. PLEASE PLEASE watch this. It is REALITY and we had best deal with it NOW while we still have the possibility of doing something. Then PRAY PRAY PRAY....have left the senders message below. And, I second that!! B
 
This is extremely long and scary and graphic......frightens the hebegeebies out of me. How do you deal with deranged, religious minds? I fear for our grandchildren. People better wake up. 
  
 
In case you have been under a rock lately, this is the film by Geert Wilders. He's a Dutch writer who is now under protection from the Islamists in the Netherlands .

http://video.Google.com/videoplay?docid=3369102968312745410

This is the film that has the EU and the Muslim world with their pants in a wad right now. Most websites have removed it, including You Tube. All bowing to threats. Google still has it posted as of today but, will probably bow to pressure soon. Can be a little tough to watch in spots.  But this is really what we are up against. 


 
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Monday, June 09, 2008

Property For Sale

American Legion Post 77, Waveland MS, Russell Voohries, Commander
(228) 466-0608

   As many of you already know, we have put the Coleman Avenue
property up for sale. Additionally, we have also listed the back
portion of the Waveland Avenue property. If you are
interested or know of anyone who may be interested in
acquiring property, have them contact Sue Ashman of
Ashman-Mollere Realty in Waveland at 228-467-5454. We
need to sell one or both of these properties to insure
100% completion of our new Post construction plans.

   We are currently in the process of rezoning the property
on Coleman Avenue and the rear 250 feet of the
Waveland Avenue property from R-1 to C-1. The Planning
& Zoning Commission should consider the issue at the end
of May meeting and the Aldermen will vote in the
beginning of June. This action will improve the saleability of
 the property.

   UPDATE on Rezoning: At a meeting of the
Planning & Zoning Commission on May 27th, the
Commissioners recommended turning down our
request at both properties. This negative recommendation
goes before the Aldermen on June 3rd at 1830 hrs in the
City Trailer Complex. The Aldermen may (or may not)
turn over the recommendation by the Commissioners.
This will definitely reduce the number of potential prospects
for buyers, and may seriously jepordize our plans to open
a completed Post on Labor Day Weekend.
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Do you want to send a message to China?



Are we Americans as dumb as we
appear or is it that we just do not
think? While the Chinese, knowingly
and intentionally, export inferior
products and dangerous toys and
goods to be sold in American markets,
the media wrings its hands and
criticizes the Bush Administration
for perceived errors. Yet 70% of Americans
believe that the trading privileges
afforded to the Chinese should be
suspended. Well, duh..why do you
need the government to suspend
trading privileges?

DO IT YOURSELF!!


Simply look on the bottom of every
product you buy, and if it says
'Made in China ' or 'PRC'
(and that now includes Hong Kong ),
 simply choose another product or
none at all. You will be amazed at
how dependent you are on Chinese
products, however you will be equally
amazed at what you can do without.
Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter?

If you must have eggs, use real ones
and benefit some American farmer.
Easter is just an example, the point is..
Do not wait for the government to act.

Just go ahead and assume control on
your own.

If 200 million Americans refuse to
buy just $20 each of Chinese goods,
that's a billion dollar trade imbalance
resolved in our favor...fast!! The
downside? Some American businesses
will feel a temporary pinch from having
foreign stockpiles of inventory. ** Downside ??


The solution ?

Let's give them fair warning and send
our own message. We will not
implement this UNTIL June 4, and
we will only continue it until July 4.
That is only one month of trading losses,
but it will hit the Chinese for 1/12th
of the total, or 8%, of their American
exports. Then they will at least have
to ask themselves if the benefits of
their arrogance and lawlessness were
worth it.

Remember, June 4 to July 4.

Send this to everybody you know.

Show them we are Americans

And NOBODY can take us for granted.

If we can't live without cheap Chinese

Goods for one month out of our lives,

WE DESERVE WHAT WE GET!



Pass it on America !!!

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Sunday, June 08, 2008

VA Improved Pension program



Brethren, Did you know that, if you are a veteran who served at least 90 days, one of which was during one or more of the eras listed below, you are eligible for a VA pension?

You do NOT have to be service connected.
You do NOT have to have retired from the military.
You do NOT have to actually been in combat zone.
You simply have to meet the income and net worth criteria.

Did you know that, if you are a surviving spouse, or child of a veteran, you may be eligible also?

Eligibility period:
W W II: Dec. 7, 1941 thru Dec. 31, 1946
Korea: Jun 27, 1950 thru Jan. 31, 1955
Vietnam: Aug. 5, 1964 thru May 7, 1975
(Feb 28, 1961 thru May 7, 1975 for veterans who served "In Country" before Aug. 5, 1964)
Gulf War: Aug. 2, 1990 thru a date to be set by law of Presidential Proclamation.

Levels
There are three levels to the Improved Pension program:
*Basic Pension
*Housebound, or
*Aid & Attendance.

Check with you local Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or Benefits consultant about form 21-526 (veterans) or 21-534 (surviving spouse or child). On line you can find them here:
*for 21-526
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=21-526
(veteran can download fillable form and file online in PDF format)
*for 21-534
http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=21-534

The Basic pension does not require that you be physically disabled. The benefit amounts are as follows:
*A single veteran is eligible for -- $10,929.oo per year.
*a veteran with a dependant is eligible for -- $14,313.oo per year.

*A surviving spouse is eligible for -- $7,329.oo per year.
*A surviving spouse with depentent is elibible for -- $9,594.oo per year.

Financial Criteria;
You must have a "countable income" of less than the pension amount to be eligible for all or a portion of the pension.

Financial Criteria;
The VA must determine that your net worth is such that it will probably not support you through the remainder of your life. the VA does not include primary residence or vehicles when determining net worth.

Definition
The "countable income" mentioned above. The amount of income a veteran or surviving spouse or child receives each year AFTER deductions of all unreimbursed, recurring health care expenses. This includes assisted living costs, home health care, insurance & Medicare premiums, on going pharmacy cost and more. If you have a dependent, their health care costs can also be used to reduce your "countable income".  (However, the spousal income must also be added into the equation.)

The amounts of the pension as I stated them above are for the Basic level only, Housebound and Aid & Attendance are rated at a slightly higher rate.
If you think you could be eligible for this I urge all veterans, surviving spouses and children to apply, it is a benefit that you earned by your service.
To find out more about this "Improved Pension" you can check with your local VSO or on line go to;
http://www.vetassist.org/index.htm

The American Veterans Institute is an organization that is serving the Veteran community and is not a part of the VA Administration, but a nonprofit veterans organization that offers answers to your questions.

May God Bless our "Hero's" serving our great country worldwide in all branches of service, and bring as many home as possible to their loved ones.
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Thursday, June 05, 2008

Mississippi Medal of Honor winner Dies



JACKSON (AP) -- Jack Lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service
during World War II and became the youngest Marine to receive the Medal of
Honor, died Thursday in a Hattiesburg, Miss., hospital. He was 80.

Ponda Lee at Moore Funeral Service said the funeral home was notified that
Lucas had died during the pre-dawn hours at Forrest General Hospital. He
had been battling cancer. Lee said funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Lucas was just six days past his 17th birthday in February 1945 when his
heroism at Iwo Jima earned him the nation's highest military honor.

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Sunday, June 01, 2008

Help the Kids


HELP THE KIDS

BACA (BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE ) CAPITAL REGION, A INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT BIKE GROUP AND GAITS TO SUCCESS A THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER IN KILN, MISSISSIPPI WILL SPONSOR A FUND RAISER SATURDAY JUNE 14, 2008, FROM NOON-TIL. THERE WILL BE MUSIC BY CRAZY MATT, 50/50 TICKETS, CHICKEN DROP, CHARITY AUCTION, AND BEST SHOW BIKE COMPETITION ($5.00 ENTRY FEE). THE FUND RAISER WILL ALSO FEATURE A $10.00 A PLATE BARBECUE DINNER - CHICKEN, RIBS, BAKED BEANS, AND COLE SLAW. SO COME ON OUT WITH YOU FRIENDS AND OTHER PEOPLE FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW HORSE GROUP, OR FELLOW BIKE GROUP. FOR A FULL DAY OF FUN AND MEET OTHER PEOPLE FOR FRIENDSHIP . FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jennifer achee 228.697.1799

email jra1799@yahoo.com

Nadine brown 228.467.4586

Email brown.nadine2@gmail.com
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Saturday, May 24, 2008

State Preamble

 

I found this interesting.  Do you know the Preamble for your state? . . . interesting: 
  
Be sure to read the message at the bottom! 
  
Alabama 1901, Preamble We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.. 
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this gr eat land. 
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this C onstitution... 
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government... 
California 1879, Preamble We, the Peopl e of the State of California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom... 
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe... 
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in  permitting them to enjoy. 
Delaware 1897, Preamble< SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia','serif'"> Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the di ctates of their consciences. 
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution... 
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...&nbs p;
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution. 
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings. 
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors. 
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana , grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government. 
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of Iowa , grateful to the Supreme Bei ng for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of th ese blessings, establish this Constitution. 
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution. 
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties... 
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy. 
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And imploring His aid and direction. 
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty... 
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction . 
Michigan 1908, Preamble le. We, the people of the State of Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this Constitution. 
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings: 
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Al mighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work. < BR>

Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution... 
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution .. 
Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution. 
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, establish this Constitution... 
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V Every indiv idual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. 
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors. 
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.. 
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings. 
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependenc e upon Him for the continuance of those... 
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We , the people of North Dakota , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain... 
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common. 
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this 
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences 
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance.... 
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble.< SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing... 
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution. 
South Dakota 1889, Prea mble We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties . 
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience... 
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God. 
Utah 1896, Prea mble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution. 
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man . 
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directe d only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Chris tian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other 
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution 
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessin gs of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ... 
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility... 
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution.. 
  
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! If you found this to be "Food for thought" copy! and send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were. 
  
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.) 
  
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn 
  
BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD ...   PSALM 33:12 
GOD BLESS AMERICA

 

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Friday, May 16, 2008

Illegal Immigration

Good points to consider in the “debate” over illegal immigration that isn’t happening because people have  in this country due to fear of reprisals.


The American Legion policy and program on illegal immigration is found at

  http://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/illegalimmigration.pdf    
I encourage you to take the opportunity to educate local politicians and share the CD with radio stations.
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