This is a special day for me for many reasons, the primary one being the birth of my only child, Deena, in 1966. When I decided to become a veteran, my life changed forever . . . and for the better.
As you all probably know, my military career took place in Germany. I was stationed at Seventh Army Headquarters near Stuttgart in the small village of Vaihingen. It was there that I offered a ride to a young lady walking up to the post and she became my wife of over sixty years. Sadly, she’s been gone for five, as of this month. She was known for all those years as DeeDee.
After being discharged, I joined the Grand Island, Nebraska Police Force where I served for several years. My routine schedule was midnight shift; however, I stayed Veteran’s Day morning that year to help directing traffic for the annual parade. When I finally returned home around noon, I was met by a very pregnant wife who announced that I was going to be a father that day.
Without changing clothes, I immediately drove us to the Lutheran Hospital where DeeDee was immediately transported to the delivery room where Dr. Brugh was patiently waiting. I became so antsy waiting that DeeDee kicked me out! I found myself sitting in a waiting room in full uniform and receiving curious looks from those walking by.
After what seemed like an eternity, Doctor Brugh came bustling down the hall, lab coat flapping to tell me that I was the father of a beautiful daughter. And he was so right!
An interesting side story to this is that Doctor Brugh had a famous cousin, movie star Robert Taylor! Spangler Arlington Brugh was born in Filley, Nebraska. His father, Spangler Brugh, was also a doctor. The family moved around a lot and wound up in California.
Shortly after Deena’s birth, I got to meet Taylor myself. He had purchased a small cable company in Grand Island and spent some time there. One night I was checking doors and the lights in his office were on at three in the morning. I knocked and he came to the door and we chatted for several minutes. We chuckled that we both had German wives. He was a heavy smoker and smoked two cigarettes as we talked. Lung cancer eventually caused his death.
Well, Veteran’s Day has passed as you can probably tell. Last night, they managed to get the government re-opened. I say “government” in the loosed of ways. Air traffic is still a mess and it could be weeks before it gets back to normal, but, at least, paychecks are going out. Hakeem isn’t terribly pleased as I am sure is the case is with Chuck, Bernie and AOL. They still insist that the closure was a Republican action! I know I’m being repetitive, but I will never understand how these idiots got re-elected in the first place, let alone again and again.
Speaking of idiots, a judge in California recently released a current suspected murderer on his own recognizance after having served time for another murder! I’m told that another judicial idiot awarded countless illegal aliens millions in damages for being confined unnecessarily by ICE! You cannot make this stuff up! And a Maryland judge released a man charged with assaulting a woman who immediately returned to the crime scene and attempted to assault her again!
And it continues: A judge in Illinois has ordered the release of several hundred individuals rounded up by ICE and awaiting criminal charges. And a judge who was disbarred in 2013 for protecting her criminal boyfriend couldn’t understand why she was denied a lifetime pension. Finally, a judge in Alaska was terminated and disbarred for the criminal sexual assault of his girlfriend. I would imagine that all were members of Ambulance Chasing Liars United.
Speaking of justice, California is facing federal litigation for issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL’s) to over three hundred (300) to illegal aliens who, not only couldn’t speak English, but who failed the driver’s examination numerous times! As a veteran, I must say that my lack of pride in our current judicial system is painful.
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