You are such a savant. You get people in a way few leaders I have ever met do.

Here is the deal. This is our country. Lets own the place. We place the leaders. Lets choose well.

In reading through these comments I sense the reverence and respect of each towards the other. It is a great honor, all of this. Because this moment, it is all we have, and as Shawn points out, hereein is a collection of souls who I believe are capable of overcoming any and all odds. Semper fi indeed you bright lights. Semper fidelis.

Rocky-You were my champion years ago, sitting in your office, my mind was wide open and still is to you. You taught me a lot and never realized that to be true. Folks just do not appreciate the value of their words gifted towards others and how easily a person shifts perspective. It is like a magical touch, but the maestro is blind to the effects in others.

John, you are a driving force for truth, the only problem is our society doesn’t always favor truth in the governmental level, it prefers to indemnify incompetency to protect the weak, rather than defend the strong, yet you cast a long shadow as you cut light. I have always believed in you.

Mike, you are a guardian I aspire to learn from and glean insights into the qualities that surround leadership, strong leadership. I understand that ‘look in your eye’, and no words need be exchanged. This is a gift.

Puubeck you are a collector. You gather souls. The life you manuever is one of a master painter holding a pallete of many colors, hues and textures. All are people who have a story to tell and you help them have a colorful voice by chasing Corvairs down Main Street.

Ed, I know you are a catalyst for awareness in human form, I am one of many who hold my breath waiting to hear what new insights you prick to the hungry minds, mine being one of many.

Live Well-and God Bless America.

Shawn just told me a little of your service history. To have you read this and comment, is an honor and I am very grateful for such an educated perspective. Semper fidelis indeed. Shawn is off to train handicapped athletes tomorrow. Monday to Idaho for a Law Enforcement swiftwater course. We just enjoyed the Ventura County Fair parade this morning. She and Donna were in it. All smiles and flags and celebration.