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"1898 - 1998
This Cairn has been erected in recognition of over 100 years of selfless service and sacrifice by all those who have loyally served under the colours of the Auckland Regiment and its descendants, since their gazetting on May 20th 1898 and subsequent colour presentation in this vicinity by Lady Constance Elizabeth Knox, Countess of Ranfurly.
We Gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the Republic of Turkey for the provision of stone from the battlefields of Gallipoli "Anzac Cove", The Auckland City Council, Ngati Whatua o Orakei, and the Auckland Regimental Association.
Erected by the descendant unit
3rd Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland Regiment"
A very special thing with this cairn aside from being made of stone from the battlefields of Anzac Cove is that Mustafa ATATURK's quote is on one side. This quote has only officially been reproduced on 3 other memorials since it was uttered. Anzac Cove, Gallipoi; Kemal Atatürk Memorial, Anzac Parade, Canberra and Ataturk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, Wellington's South Coast, Wellington, NZ.
"Those heroes that shed their blood
and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land they have
become our sons as well.
Ataturk, 1934"
See also:
www.nzgeographic.co.nz/archives/issue-79/regimental-cairn
Graeme Wilson, formerly Commander of the Auckland Army Unit did a fantastic tour today including an indepth history into the battles mentioned on this Cairn.
3rd Auckland Regiment archivist/historian and long time member of the Regiment Blake Herbert beside the Cairn.
This commemorative presentation was given to my Dad, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, by my nephew, Erik, on my Dad's 80th birthday.
The medical staff of RGH, Daw Park donated the window depicting the selfless efforts of Dr Ernest 'Weary' Dunlop during World War II.
The window shows Dr Dunlop attending to an emaciated cholera victim under a makeshift bamboo shelter in a Japanese work prison. Dr Dunlop (later to become Sir Ernest Dunlop) and his medical colleagues were most innovative in fashioning the means by which to deliver sterile intravenous fluids in harsh environments and it is from such examples that the medical staff of RGH, Daw Park draw inspiration.
Nowhere in the history of warfare has there been a medical warrior such as 'Weary' Dunlop and, for this, he and his memory are saluted.
The word DEDICATION at the base of the window characterises the medical staff's approach to caring for veterans.
This window was originally dedicated on 18 October 1991.
*Created by Cedar Prest, stained glass artist.
The Memorial Chapel located within the grounds of the Repatriation Hospital commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The windows are all stained glass. Mounted on the walls are many and various plaques and unit insignias.
The chapel has been in continuous use and is available for services of any denomination. The pews are reversible – for Roman Catholic services held at the western end and other services at the eastern end.
It is also used for marriages and funerals.
The Mail of 25 June 1949 reported the chapel's first christening would be held the next day, when Padre H. Shepherd would christen Pamela Anne Turvey, daughter of ex-Flying Officer C. J. Turvey and Mrs. Turvey, of Semaphore. Mrs. Turvey was formerly WAAAF Lorraine Caudle, of Prospect. Matron Morphett arranged the chapel decorations. After the ceremony there was a small party at Daws House at the hospital.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Three cheers to the hard-working and dedicated volunteers of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden -- recognized during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon April 25 at Wiesbaden's Community Activities Center.
Dedicated volunteers from around B.C. are recognized for their selflessness and hard work in keeping British Columbians safe every day.
This year’s recipients:
Emergency Support Services winner Deb Chmara.
Search and Rescue award winner Les Sakals.
Emergency Radio Communications winner Doug Barry. Doug sadly passed away in 2016. His widow, Irene Isabelle, and one of his sons, Grant Barry, accepted in Doug’s honour.
PEP Air winner John Lamb.
Road Rescue winner Dale Hark.
Lifetime Achievement winner for 2019, Paddy Flanagan.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison commander, recognized the December and January Volunteers of the Month and the Volunteers of the Quarter at the Communmity Information Briefing Jan. 28, 2014.
Keith, visiting from Hong Kong doing selfless with strange looking IPhone. It does look like an old Leica 1 - except that it much thinner. The lens is actually a mirror so you can see what you get!!!
"In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her."
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"One choice can transform you — or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself — while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grow. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable — and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so. As she has left the city and gone beyond the gates that Dauntless protects."
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"Edith Prior's tape blew the lid off the secret history of the factions and how they evolved to be the organizing force in society. Now, one group shouts "Death to the factions!" while the other writes the Allegiant Manifesto, declaring that factions are the way society was meant to be. Divergents like Tris are no longer considered rejects, but instead are declared Genetically Pure. Tobias, once a proud Dauntless leader, now struggles with the knowledge he is Genetically Damaged and a second-class citizen in the eyes of many."
Amazing books...well written with an intricate and well thought out back story. I was quite saddened by the end but struck by the realistic play out of the events set in motion in the first two books.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Three cheers to the hard-working and dedicated volunteers of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden -- recognized during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon April 25 at Wiesbaden's Community Activities Center.
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
Congratulations to Wiesbaden's Volunteers -- recognized at the Community Information Briefing June 24, 2014.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, I met with Jessica who is one of the most selfless and caring people I have met, which is why it was easy to choose her at my 2017 Angel in Adoption. This week, Jessica is in Washington, D.C. being honored for her work bringing her five adopted children – all of which are siblings – into a caring and loving home. I’m grateful for folks like Jessica who make a real difference in the lives of foster and adoptive children. But as Jessica always reminds me – it’s her children who have made her world better.
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Green Lanterns are noble, selfless, brave guardians of the galaxy. Selected for their altruism and fearlessness.
But then there's always the wrong guy who shows up at the right time.
Guy Gardner is a self righteous, arrogant, macho block head who just happened to be in the right place at the wrong time. One of four Green Lanterns to come from Earth, despite his selfish ways, Gardner is still a hero, usually coming through at the last minute when needed.
Just don't mention that single punch that Batman gave him...
Humanitarian efforts take on many shapes and forms. They result in miracles - performed by selflessly dedicated individuals concerned with the promotion of human welfare and social reform. Haiti needs these individuals, their miracles, and their honorable work and continued support more than ever. Our "Humanitarian" poster for the Haiti Poster Project pays homage to the citizens of the world who put their lives at risk and on hold to help - not just Haiti and its citizens, but the all of the at risk peoples of the globe.
Haiti is in dire need of change on countless levels, many of which were only made more apparent through the nations recent tragedy. Resource management has plagued Haiti since its independence. Haiti is a particularly natural resource poor member of the global community. A great many of its peoples struggles arise from resource scarcity. Through typographic design we chose to envision a Haiti renewed, resource rich, lush and green and in full flower. We can only hope that one day Haiti can return to such a glorious state.
The typography included was designed atop an isometric triangular grid while the flowers and birds were designed on their own grid-based systems. C13 HEX, our most recently designed typeface was a byproduct of the Haiti type design process. At cypher13 we believe doing good manifests the same. In this manner we set out to design a poster to help raise funds for Haiti. We were rewarded with a beautiful experience, a poster we're proud of, a new typeface, and an opportunity to provide others with future opportunities.
The Humanitarian poster was printed in Boulder, Colorado by Ray McDermott at Good Thoughts 4 All, an earth conscious print studio committed to sustainable practices. In all, forty, seven-color posters were printed using earth-friendly inks on 80lb recycled paper. The posters are twenty four inches wide by sixteen inches tall.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco recognize Volunteers of the Month during the Oct. 28 Community Information Exchange at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
ex·ist·ence/igˈzistəns/Noun
1. The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
No where in that definition does it mention any thing about yourself. I want to live a more selfless existence.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
Heroes Day
“We will never forget!”
An original
36” x 48” acrylic painting on canvas
by Marc Dull
18”x24” acid-free print
This painting is an attempt to pay tribute to the Heroic souls that perished September 11, 2001 and to honor the Heroes who have and will make that supreme sacrifice since that fateful day for the sake of Justice and Liberty for all. It is the first painting in the “Unalienable Rights of America” series. A tribute to Life!
We witnessed the balance of life on Heroes Day. The selfless acts of bravery, the renewed sense of patriotism that emerged, and an unquestionable determination to rebuild and protect our way of life. What about the unseen? In order to cope, to move forward with our lives, to help a family member or a loved one to do the same, we must reconcile the hate with love. Love is the largest word in the painting. Can you see it? Angels must have miraculously swept up the innocent souls that were forced to jump from the towers. I challenge you to look closely can you find both angels?
This painting is a departure from my typical Norman Rockwell style. I have incorporated stark imagery with abstract symbolism to try to encompass the enormity of 9/11 and its aftermath. It will undoubtedly mean many different things to many different people. I hope that it will be as cathartic for someone else as it has been for me in the almost three months it took to create it. Heroes Day is not the first humble attempt to honor Heroes, nor will it be the last.
EXPANDED STATEMENT for “Heroes Day”
Thank you for owning one of my “Heroes Day” artist prints. The response to this painting has been overwhelming. One of the greatest rewards in life as an artist and as a person is getting to know people. September 11th brought a lot of people closer to each other and reminded us that life is precious and fleeting. I hope this painting will do the same. Upon completion, a commitment grew to show this painting to as many people as possible with another hope, that America should remain ever vigilant of our enemies and not take Liberty for granted.
A lot of people have requested that I talk about the painting. What certain things symbolize, what I was thinking when I painted it, etc. so I will. It’s important to remember that it will mean many different things to many people. I learn and gain much from your interpretations as well. Many people have said that the more you look at it, the more you see. That’s true for me as well. Heroes Day is at first glance a complicated picture. The main theme I’ve tried to convey is that miracles do happen, even in tragedy! That in life there is balance; there are the seen and unseen. I was awakened one morning with a picture of an individual standing on a windowsill, having to make that horrifying decision to jump. I had had many sleepless nights following the attacks and felt, like many of us did, helpless. I got a big canvas that had been collecting dust for months and began to draw on it. I tried to capture the harsh perspective of actually looking down 100 stories. The angel appeared in the painting process and although small in relation to the painting size, it is central to the overall theme. There were many problems along the way: one problem was how to simply and respectfully depict each attack, especially the Pennsylvania plane crash. The P.A. in the center of the pentagon symbolizes the crater in the field. A flower grows from that field to symbolize that beauty will rise from the ashes. The quote “Let’s roll!” is an example of a flower from the ashes. The pyramid in the foreground represents the rubble at the W.T.C. The right side is what’s in the rubble. I pictured the firemen, policemen, and other rescue workers/heroes selflessly going up the staircase, dedicated to helping others live. The red is blood. The staircase is also the “E” in love. The left side represents the patriotism that came out of the tragedy. The coat on Uncle Sam is the “V” in love. Ask one of the three firemen, in the now famous photo, why the U.S. flag was raised atop the rubble? The words bordering the painting are the circle of life, they come from a quote attributed to Vincent Van Gogh I had found a couple of months before 9/11 and had written it down and carried it in my wallet. It speaks volumes. It is as follows: “There is much strife to strive against, much suffering to suffer, and prayers to be prayed, but at the end of it all is peace.” I believe that’s where the angel came from. The flags in the windows represent the 80 countries that suffered casualties in the attacks. The upside down “LIFE” represents many things. It is upside to make us think. It was originally LIFE flashing before the eyes of the poor soul having to jump out of the window. It is, obviously, the impact and explosion of the aircraft into the tower and I questioned myself long and hard about depicting it in this painting. I have come to believe that it is LIFE flashing before all of our eyes. It is important to see the glorious sunset through Life’s tragedy. The date 9/11/2001 is the sunset. Above the 2001 is space that goes on forever symbolizing our promise to never forget the heroes! This painting is the first of three in a series dedicated to LIFE, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Liberty is a tribute to our nations heroes of the past and is presently in the works. Happiness will be a tribute to our nations young heroes of the future!
Live well, laugh often, and love much!
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Three cheers to the hard-working and dedicated volunteers of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden -- recognized during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon April 25 at Wiesbaden's Community Activities Center.
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison commander, recognized the December and January Volunteers of the Month and the Volunteers of the Quarter at the Communmity Information Briefing Jan. 28, 2014.
2010 Selfless Senior, Michael Martinez, is involved in NJROTC and has volunteered for many organizations. In addition to working at summer camps and carnivals, he has served meals to seniors and to the homeless, volunteered to help fix up the grounds at his brother’s middle school, and helped clean his neighbors’ yards. Michael also lends a helping hand at school, participating in fundraisers, Color Guard functions and Bronco Camp, the jump start program for incoming freshmen.
A Selfless Senior is a student who gives back to his community, who hasn’t been recognized by his high school, who has made a positive impact on others facing difficulties and whose character sets him apart.
Learn more about Selfless Seniors on the Albuquerque Public Schools website >>
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
✎ PHOTO NOT MINE
My article below will answer the question if human beings are capable of truly
selfless acts.
“The Commander’s Award for Public Service” is presented to Mrs. Stacy Jarvis and Ms. Rachel Oldfield for selfless service to the Soldiers and families of the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment and the United States Army Alaska.
The award was approved by the Commander of the U.S. Army Alaska Aviation Task Force, Col. Nick Snelson, and by the Commander of the 1-52nd Aviation Regiment, Lt. Col. Thomas J. Barrett.
Mrs. Stacy Jarvis and Ms. Rachel Oldfield provided snacks, hot beverages and smiles, to Soldiers while waiting for deployment transportation as Soldiers returned from their recent tour in Afghanistan. Their dedication was said to have been truly amazing, and their efforts were greatly appreciated. They were both recognized for their public service Dec. 10, 2014, at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center at Fort Wainwright by Maj. Gen. Michael H. Shields, U.S. Army Alaska commanding general. (U.S. Army photos by Fort Wainwright Garrison Public Affairs/Released)
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
Celebrating Achievement, Building the Future in God's Love
Our chair is called 'The Seat of Selfless Heroes'
What our chair means to us:
Here is our chair - fit for an everyday hero. We are proud to say that everyone in Year 6 has contributed to its design and creation. When we were given the brief to design a chair for 'an everyday hero' we initially started to think about the heroes in our community. We came up with the National Health Service, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the Army, the Police, the Air Ambulance and charities such as the Salvation Army, Crisis and Shelter. As many of us have parents or family working for these organisations, we felt it was important to represent them as the selfless work they do for our communities on a daily basis, is essential and can change lives. Each spindle has been painted according to the colours of each organisation: the Police - the spindle has been painted blue and yellow; the Army - green and brown to represent camouflage; blue and white for the NHS; read and white - to represent the Salvation Army, Fire Service, Crisis and Shelter; orange and black - for the RNLI; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is green and yellow.
We were inspired by Jesus' words, 'I am the Vines, you are the branches, If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.' The legs of our chair are like the trunk of a tree - supporting and giving the strong foundation - just like those who remain strong for others and give up their time to care. Then the vine connects and wraps around the chair - showing that everyday heroes all connect in a similar way - there to support and bring light to others. Everyday heroes walk in Jesus' steps and selflessly give their time for the good of other people. Finally, the seat has been covered in beautiful flowers and leaves made by Year 6 to reflect the natural world. Around the back of the chair, the words from the Galatians taken form the Bible are inscribed on it. It states, 'And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.' Inspiring words for us all to live by.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden salutes its outstanding volunteers during the Community Information Briefing May 27, 2014.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
Bella is a normal girl that discovers a whole new world that turns her life into a wild adventure. She is friendly, selfless, and clumsy. The fact that she is all of these things together makes her vulnerable and people feel the need to protect her....and thats when Edward comes along...a whole new world opens up to her as she falls madly in love....is this going to be the last kiss before she truly enters that world and becomes a vampire herself?
A very light and sensual blend of Violet, Gardenia, Jasmine, Grapefruit, Vanilla, White Woods
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Bars weigh 4 oz
Castor oil adds moisturizing;
Safflower Oil is a highly moisturizing oil with an exceptionally high amount of Oleic acids, deeply soothing and one of the best choices for skin moisturizing;
Glycerin is a humectant, drawing moisture to your skin, allowing it to remain hydrated and soft. It is especially good for sensitive skin. Glycerin soap does not contain synthetic ingredients that will cause skin irritations. It keeps your skin looking AND feeling healthy and soft.
The low pH level of goat milk is close to our skin’s own pH. Goat milk also contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which are known for their restorative and rejuvenating qualities
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Three cheers to the hard-working and dedicated volunteers of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden -- recognized during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon April 25 at Wiesbaden's Community Activities Center.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Hessen Minister President Volker Bouffier recognized several U.S. military civilians and an American Soldier during the annual Hessentag celebration, this year in Bensheim, June 6-15.
"Sukh hovai sev kamania" - You shall find peace, doing seva (selfless service). - Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Seva an act of performing selfless service is an important aspect of the sikh religion. Devotees engage in this free service in Gurudwaras washing vessels, cleaning floors, polishing shoes of the other devotees etc. Some volunteer to work in local hospitals, community centers etc to help the community.The person performing this service is called a Sevadar. Location - Sri Harmandir Sahib ( Golden Temple ), Amritsar Punjab,India.
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden salutes its outstanding volunteers during the Community Information Briefing May 27, 2014.
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
Celebrating Achievement, Building the Future in God's Love
Our chair is called 'The Seat of Selfless Heroes'
What our chair means to us:
Here is our chair - fit for an everyday hero. We are proud to say that everyone in Year 6 has contributed to its design and creation. When we were given the brief to design a chair for 'an everyday hero' we initially started to think about the heroes in our community. We came up with the National Health Service, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the Army, the Police, the Air Ambulance and charities such as the Salvation Army, Crisis and Shelter. As many of us have parents or family working for these organisations, we felt it was important to represent them as the selfless work they do for our communities on a daily basis, is essential and can change lives. Each spindle has been painted according to the colours of each organisation: the Police - the spindle has been painted blue and yellow; the Army - green and brown to represent camouflage; blue and white for the NHS; read and white - to represent the Salvation Army, Fire Service, Crisis and Shelter; orange and black - for the RNLI; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is green and yellow.
We were inspired by Jesus' words, 'I am the Vines, you are the branches, If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.' The legs of our chair are like the trunk of a tree - supporting and giving the strong foundation - just like those who remain strong for others and give up their time to care. Then the vine connects and wraps around the chair - showing that everyday heroes all connect in a similar way - there to support and bring light to others. Everyday heroes walk in Jesus' steps and selflessly give their time for the good of other people. Finally, the seat has been covered in beautiful flowers and leaves made by Year 6 to reflect the natural world. Around the back of the chair, the words from the Galatians taken form the Bible are inscribed on it. It states, 'And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.' Inspiring words for us all to live by.
Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship @ Warped Tour 2008
Rocking the Selfless Murder Clothing "I'm The Shit" tee
high school girls jailed...during the school fair.
Arms of Alyssa and her classmates.
I paid 20 pesos @ for their release:(
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8 Ways to Raise Kids to Have Exceptional Character
Sherrie Campbell, PhD, ContributorClinical Psychologist, Author and Radio Host
To raise kids with exceptional character, we must allow them the space to be human. We must support them to go through the normal phases of development where they naturally fluctuate between selfishness and selflessness. We need to give them room to grow and refrain from being obsessive over every single move they make, every friendship or love interest they have, so as to allow their life experiences to help shape them. When children feel loved, supported and believed in they develop good character. When they feel trapped, micromanaged, judged, criticized, ignored, bullied and pressured they live from insecurity.
Our children learn to love themselves by how we love them.
1. Person over performance.
The most significant contribution we give our children is raising them to trust they are loved for who they are, not for what they do or how well they perform. They should not feel as if they have to consistently audition for parental love and approval. We need to validate them as worthy even when they’ve made mistakes, and show them, that although we may be disappointed, it doesn’t impact our love for them. When we love our children in this way, they learn to love themselves. When children have developed a strong and genuine love for themselves at their baseline they develop into gracious losers and humble winners.
Our kids are not going to be great at everything. Each will have their own inherent strengths and weaknesses. We must raise them to trust their hard work will trump both genius and talent in the long-term. If our kids don’t get the results we or they wanted, but they tried their absolute best, we must have as much pride in them for getting last place as if they had gotten first place. If they gave their best effort, we must parent their effort as the win. This is not to say all kids deserve trophy’s for trying because I believe in the value of rewarding those who earn the win on all levels, but we should not lose pride in our own kids because they didn’t get the trophy.
4. Character over grades.
Getting good grades is important because it gives children something to strive for, it puts a goal with an end result in their future and teaches them to organize their social lives, responsibilities and time. In reality, school is easier for some than others. There is nothing about having perfect marks that makes one kid better than another. What separates good kids from bad kids is not grades, but their character. It is better to have a child who works hard to get average grades, but who is kind, responsible, thoughtful, helpful and loving than it is to have a kid who gets perfect marks, but who is an overvalued, entitled person who boasts about being better than everyone else. What matters, underneath grades, is that we parent our children to put responsibilities before leisure.
5. Quality over quantity.
Entitlement is one of the biggest problems in youth today. They have too much, are not required to earn it, have no concern for others, talk down parents, and feel as if they should have what they want when they want it, regardless of how others feel about it. We must teach our children the value of less is more. Loud, bragging, bullish kids are repulsive by all standards. We want to raise children to earn rewards in a hierarchy so as to build their character. In other words, we don’t want their first car to be a BMW. If that is their first car, for the next car to make them feel happy, it will have to be an even nicer one. It’s best to start small and grow rewards in proportion to their needs and maturity.
Beauty is one thing, but it’s not everything. In our image-obsessed society there is a pressure to be ultra- thin, super muscular, to have the right image, the right clothes, the right car, and the right peer group. We must refrain from building our kids into “billboards” that can keep up with Jones’s. We want to raise our children to value who they are internally. We must acknowledge that it is their kindness, their confidence, their self-assuredness, hard-working, responsible, giving, humble and mature nature that makes them beautiful.
7. Self-respect over popularity
When we treat our children with respect, they learn to respect themselves. We must raise our children to know their boundaries so they have an idea of where they stop and others start. Knowing boundaries helps them maintain their individuality under social pressures. Their Yes must be a Yes and their No a No. This means we also need to respect their differences from us. We must encourage our children to stand for themselves even if means losing something. When we raise our children to be perfect and popular, are overly invasive and meddling in their lives, we raise kids who are in danger of losing themselves. Our kids become less concerned about who they are in any given situation because they’re more caught up in trying to figure out who they need to be, or what they need to do to maintain a certain status, image or appearance.
8. Collaboration over competition.
When competition or Being The Best is overvalued, it’s destructive. Just because a kid may be performing well, doesn’t mean they are happy or have it all together. They may be performing well out of the fear of losing support, freedoms or acceptance. The last thing parents should do is compare one sibling to another, labeling one as “easy” and the other “difficult.” The creates a golden child vs. scapegoat dynamic, keeping siblings from ever being able to genuinely connect with each other. For children to be healthy, parents have to be on their team, show tremendous flexibility and create an environment where love and the acceptance of differences override competition and fear-based, cruel comparison tactics to push their kids to succeed. We must raise our children to be who they are and to support each child as having a unique and valuable purpose. Our children must know they are one of a kind; that there is no comparison.