Never Forget Their Ultimate Sacrifice!

Veterans Day has come and gone and for some already forgotten!  Men and women who supported this country with military service are not treated as the heroes they are.  Instead, many lose their dignity, respect, and ability to find sustaining jobs because of ill-effects from the war.  What they have seen, felt and lost will never be replaced with a thank you for your service comment.  I'm not diminishing that statement, I'm saying that because most civilians appreciate what these survivors have done.  I am deeply concerned that many of our politicians can do more for our military but instead give them lip service.  At times, some VA doctors have been treating combat PTSD vets with more medication than treating the psychological problem.  I could talk more about this but it would continue to fall on deft ears.  Our military men and women deserve more!  Remember:  All gave some but some gave all!

Happy Birthday, Mom! God Be With You, Brother!

God Is In Control!

My mom's birthday is on October 21st.  She would have been 83 since her transition.  My brother is having major surgery that day.  I love them both!  God is merciful and has everything under control.  HE knows what HE doing and no one can do it better!  To God give the glory!

Grandstanding? No way!

14 days on government shutdown and the sleaze is oozing.

Cherish Our Love Ones!

Lord, we need you now more than ever.  You are calling our elders home.  You know what is best for them and there is no more suffering but peace and praise with you!

RIP, Ms. Essie Middleton!

Funeral service for Mrs. Essie Thomas Middleton will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Zion Canaan Baptist Church, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Wake service will be held this evening, beginning at 7:00, at Apostolic Church of Christ, 1041 Prescott Road. McCollom-Myers Mortuary & Cremation Service, 5003 Rhett Street. Surviving are her sons, James, Anthony and Sam Middleton; daughters, Mozelle Holloway, Pearline Livingston, Sandra Robinson and Marjorie Middleton; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and other loving relatives and friends.  God bless you!

RIP, Mr. Willie "Son" Irby, Jr!

Services for Mr. Willie Irby, Jr., will be held 11AM Friday, October 11, 2013 at Palmer Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 6-7 at Palmer Memorial Chapel. Mr. Irby died on October 7, 2013. Born in Orangeburg, SC, he was the son of the late Annie Stenson and Willie Irby, Sr. Mr. Irby was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in 1950, attended Benedict College and served his country honorable in the United States Army. Mr. Irby is surviving a son, Lester (Patricia) Irby, daughters Beverly Irby and Doris Irby Drayton, three grandchildren Lester Boykins, Davielle and Dominique Drayton, one great granddaughter Mariella Boykins and other loving relatives and friends.  God bless you and the family!