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LocalMotion - Your Videos,Your Town, Your News, Your Views! The People’s Press - BONUS ISSUE 5/4/11 • Volume 11, Issue 138 - Look for the Early May issue on May 6th!
On Osama bin Laden
I know…that's a surprising headline from The People's Press So what does his death really mean to the families of those Americans and others from all over the world including those of the Islamic faith that were killed by his orders and his organization? The attacks of Al-Qaeda were not based on race or religion but to cause fear and to gain power. I wonder if this will help the families of those who suffered a loss almost ten years ago on September 11, 2001. I wonder if this will help the families of those who have suffered the loss of a loved one who honorably served in our armed forces. Does it relieve the pain they suffer every day? I won't presume and have no right to presume if it does. We all know someone who serves in the military. Many of us knew someone who was taken away on September 11th. Sergeant Benjamin Gilman of Meriden would have turned 36 on the 21st of this month. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Many Americans are celebrating in the streets over all of this but does that help? Sending a card or a letter to a military member or his/her family is what will really make a difference. A card or a simple note is a very small gesture that will make a huge impact on an individual
or family. Let people know you won't forget those who have served or are waiting for a loved one to come home. If you are interested in sending a letter, it would be our honor for the People's Press to forward them so it reaches those you want to reach out to. You can also help a local organization that has brought a cup of hometown to those who serve in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. See the article on "Holy Joe's Café" on page 3. Finally, as a decision is pending about the release of photos and videos of the body of bin Laden, would it not be wise to protect our children and Americans as a whole from seeing this? Do we want our children to be exposed to gruesome photos and videos? The White House should create a site that at least attempts to block those underage from seeing the photos and videos. They should also ASK those in the media to show the same care by not having it shown on the front pages or all over the many stations, channels to do the same. It is a naïve request I know, but it's the right thing to do. No matter what…some media sources will seek out the ratings or the sales by showcasing them. Shame on them in advance for doing so.
Marvin the Martian Breaks the 50 Barrier!
“I’m going to get this decade with my Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator!”
My Dad, M y F a t h e r,
Albert B re m e r Dad and I on Parent's Weekend 1990. The only one he would make. One of my favorite photos
I lost my Dad 20 years ago on April 30th. My Dad, my Father, Albert Bremer. 20 years…half my life has now been spent without the most amazing man to come into my life! The measure of a man is often times measured by how many lives he touched. Through the South Meriden House restaurant, his Church, WWII buddies, and his family, Albie touched thousands of lives with his indelible spirit, compassion, and kindness towards others. If you remember my Father kindly take a moment to reflect on your favorite memory or image of him today. Feel free to share below. Miss you Dad. Gone too soon. "May the road rise up to meet you; May the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, The rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand." Love Always, Your Son Patrick Bremer
Dad behind the bar at the South Meriden House about 1984.
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