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Free Fire Radio
Ode to Free Fire Media PDF Print E-mail
Written by Sharon Waranius   
Monday, 16 August 2010 23:26
Free fire, clearly news talk, KCNR,
It’s a locally owned station and
The owner, I think you know who they are.
They have their own show
Monday through Friday 7 till 9
They’re the Botts in the morning,
Then there’s news, syndications and local shows at other times.
Saturday, Sunday;
Brunch, Health and Home,
Mind, body, Real Estate
Or getting rid of what you own.
Clearly news talk radio
1460 AM, to go, or
(530) 605-4567, calls into the show.
A year on line, across the globe
Technical transmission into my lobe
Radio broadcast car, work and home
Instant and past programs wherever you roam.
Community content, business views and helping hands
Happy birthday songs, free tickets
And love of Veterans throughout the lands.
High wire acts, the Bott’s thrill the crowd
Can they make it, will they close,
Are their heads in the cloud?
No, they’re devoted; giving of themselves is what they’ve done by choice;
Carl by his service and Linda with her voice.
Now they’re here for us, on their dime
Our thoughts, our concerns
Freedom to speak on their radio line.
Dying liberties; free speech, open forums,
Access without a heavy thumb
Free Fire Media, for the people,
And for us, the hard work’s done.
So keep up the progress,
I hope you know you’re loved
Appreciated, not perfect,
And not one less toilet scrubbed
Just normal people keeping hope alive
And helping ‘open communication’ to survive.
Last Updated on Monday, 16 August 2010 23:29
 
I Fought For You! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carl Bott   
Monday, 16 August 2010 23:22
Last Updated on Monday, 16 August 2010 23:23
 
Is There One Country that Loves America?.. guess where? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Anonymous   
Sunday, 08 August 2010 22:51

Have you ever wondered if anyone in Europe remembers America 's sacrifice in World War II?There is an answer in a small town in the Czech Republic . The town called Pilsen ( Plzen )Every five years Plzen conducts the Liberation Celebration of the City of Pilsen in the Czech Republic. May 6th, 2010 marked the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen by General George Patton's 3rd Army. Pilsen is the town that every American should visit. Because they love America and the American Soldier.

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Even 65 years later and by the thousands.

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The citizens of Pilsen came to say thank you.

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Lining the streets of Pilsen for miles.

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Large crowds.

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To quiet reflective moments.

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Including this American family's private time to honor and remember their American hero.

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This is the crash site of Lt. Virgil P. Kirkham, the last recorded American USAAF pilot killed in Europe during WWII. It was Lt. Kirkham's 82nd mission and one that he volunteered to goon. At the time this 20 year old pilot's P-47 Thunderbolt plane was shot down, a young14 year old Czech girl, Zdenka Sladkova, was so moved by his sacrifice she made a vow to care for him and his memory. For 65 straight years , Zdenka, now 79 years old, took on the responsibility to care for Virgil's crash site and memorial near her home. On May 4th she was recognized by the Mayor of Zdenka's home town of Trhanova , Czech Republic , for her sacrifice and extraordinary effort to honor this American hero.

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Another chapter in this important story.....the Czech people are teaching their children about America's sacrifice for their freedom.

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American Soldiers, young and old, are the ''Rock Stars'' these children and their parents want autographs from..Yes, Rock Stars! ... As they patiently waited for his autograph, the respect this little Czech boy and his father have for our troops serving today was heartwarming and inspirational.

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The Brian LaViolette Foundation will established The Scholarship of Honor in tribute to General George S. Patton and the American Soldier, past and present.

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Each year, a different military hero will be honored in tribute to General Patton's memory and their mission to liberate Europe . This award will be presented to a graduating senior who will be entering the military or a form of community service such as fireman, policeman,teaching or nursing, a cause greater than self. The student will be from one of the five high schools in Pilsen , Czech Republic .The first award will be presented in May 2011 in honor of Lt. Virgil Kirkham, that young 20 year old P-47 pilot killed 65 years ago in the final days of WWII.

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Presenting Virgil's award will be someone who knows the true meaning of service and sacrifice -- someone who looks a lot like Virgil.

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Marion Kirkham, Virgil's brother, who himself served during WWII in the United States Army - Air Corps.In closing, here is what the city of Pilsen thinks of General Patton's grandson. George Patton Waters(another Rock Star) we're proud to say, serves on Brian's Foundation board.

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And it's front page news.. not buried in the middle of the social section..

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Brigadier General Miroslav Zizka - 1st Deputy Chief of Staff - Ministry of Defense -Czech Armed Forces.

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So please join this amazing journey…

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Come visit Pilsen in the Czech Republic during the first part of May 2011, it may also be a life changing experience for you. And please share this email with your family and friends and ask them to do the same. Every American should hear this story.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 23:37
 
Going Home PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carl Bott   
Thursday, 15 July 2010 21:40

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Allen Roads of Burney will be going home Friday. The jet carrying the body of the 20-year-old Roads, who was killed Saturday in Afghanistan, is due to arrive around 1:15 p.m. Friday at the Redding Municipal Airport in Redding.

Viewing areas will be available near the Redding Jet Center, north of the airport terminal.

The coffin carrying his body will then be transferred to a hearse and a funeral procession will follow it to the McDonald’s Burney Chapel.

A graveside service with full military honors is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Burney District Cemetery on Bailey Avenue in Burney.

 
Heros PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lori Goyne   
Monday, 12 July 2010 09:23
So sad to read of another brave young man lost in Afganistan...I wish the Record Searchlight (or Doni or anybody!) would keep a running list of our men and women lost while in service to our country.  Here are all the names I could find since Sept. 11, 2001.  I know the Arellano's are working with Families Honoring Our Troops, but even that website doesn't have an accessible list of names.  I just think it's important for people (at least myself) to review all the names each time a new one is added from our area...I emailed the Record Searchlight earlier.  We'll see if there's any answer I guess...I hope they will...
Tyler Roads, Age 20, Burney,CA July 9, 2010
Tyler Vietti, Age 21, City of Shasta Lake, CA 8/31/2009
(Private Security Contractor) Joshua Munn, Age 25, Anderson, CA  2008
Sgt. Gabriel Guzman, Age 25, Hornbrook, CA (Siskiyou County)
Travis Woods, Age 21, Palo Cedro/Mt. Shasta, CA 9/09/07
Andrew Mims, Age 18, Redding, CA   Died 10/21/06
Thomas Turner, Jr., Age 31, Cottonwood, CA  7/14/06
Micah S. Gifford, Age 27, Redding, CA 12/07/06
Jeffrey S. Brown, Age 25, Trinity Center, CA  8/09/06
Allen C. Johnson,  Age 31, Los Molinos, CA 04/26/05
Timothy Craig Kiser, Age 31, Redding, CA  4/28/05
Casey LeWare, Age 19, Redding, CA  04/09/05
Matthew P. Steyart, Age 21, Mt. Shasta, CA  11/22/05
Matthew Bancroft, Age 29, Burney, CA  01/09/02
Last Updated on Monday, 12 July 2010 09:28
 
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