Veterans Remembered

Please enjoy the video. Monday November 11th is a fitting day for the end of our Veterans Memorial T-shirt drive. As you watch this video please keep in mind that at least one of hundreds, of Cal Farley graduates, has been in the military between the period of World War II and our present engagements in Afghanistan and the Middle East. These American warriors came from humble beginnings at the ranch, but because of what they learned at the Cal Farley’s and their willingness to overcome unthinkable odds, we have the lifestyle afforded to us today. Every night when we go to bed each of us should remember that there are several of our brothers and sisters on guard, watching over us as we sleep. Many of us decided to join military service based upon the influences and ideology we learned from growing up in a place which solely survived on the donations of the public. We also should remember, because of these basic values many of Cal Farley’s soldiers were highly decorated because of their selfless service. Let me have the privilege of sharing a few bullets from my bronze star and Army commendation medal with the V-device award receive during Afghanistan and Iraq military engagements. In no way am I trying to place a feather in my hat, but instead I am trying to explain what these Cal Farley’s soldiers go through and the extent of their dedication to protect and to serve. Here are a few bullets from both awards: • Staff Sergeant Linam deployed is mortar team to the Pesh River Valley for a period of 60 days, living in the most austere conditions. While there, they fired over 400 rounds destroying over 16 enemy observation points and entry forms, thus denying the anti-coalition military use of the Pesh River Valley. • Staff Sergeant Linam deployed is mortar team to the Tagab Valley in support of combat operations and led his men in numerous call for fire missions, destroying an unknown number of ACM fighters. During one of the engagements, the threat of the forward operation base being overrun was great and staff Sergeant Linam used a handheld 60 mm mortar in different locations to defend the fort operation base; risking his own life to save fellow soldiers. • Sergeant first class Linam, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States as second platoon Sergeant for “A” company, one/180th infantry Battalion, task force 134, multinational force Iraq, Baghdad Iraq. • Sergeant first class Linam recovered written intelligence of the enemy and had taken great care to secure this information. The intelligence was later discovered to be highly vital to the security and stability of the company. On numerous accounts Sergeant first class Linam advised officers in charge on tactical and technical solutions developing within and around the facility and insured personnel and equipment accountability for over $10 million worth of government equipment and structures. He displayed flexibility and foresight that comes with experience. Coupled with his excellent decision-making and leadership style he inspired subordinate leaders and soldiers to accomplish numerous missions and additional tasks assigned to them. He also responded and played a key role in ensuring that all detainees were treated with dignity and respect according to the Hague and Geneva Convention and the customary law of war. This is just my story of two combat engagements while in the military, but each Cal Farley Veteran has their own unique story. Between now and Memorial Day on Monday November 11 Please, step up and order a T-shirt to support all of Cal Farley’s veterans who have given their selfless service to ensure our freedoms. Without your direct support of the building of Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial these veterans will remain un-honored. Finally for a mere $24 donation, we have the chance to build a monument for Cal Farley’s veterans, which will inspire not only the people who see it, but also will show the children growing up there(for years to come) that they too can aspire to greater heights. Order your Cal Farley’s Veterans Memorial’s supporters T-shirt by clicking here: https://www.booster.com/cfbraa