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THE BOERNE Star
FRIDAY, May 28, 2010
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Letter to the Editor
PO Box 820 Boente, TX 78006
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Honoring generations of Texas heroes
Worth Quoting ...
“The difference between a moral
man and a man of honor is that the
latter regrets a discreditable act,
even when it has worked and he
has not been caught.”
On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who
made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our land
of liberty. We pay tribute to a long list of Amer-
ican heroes-from those who fought and died to
win our independence, to those who stormed
the beaches at Normandy and the South Pacific
to liberate millions from tyranny.
We honor those who defended our great
nation in Korea and Vietnam, as well as our
current generation of heroes who have died in
the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq
and around the world.
As the son of a World War II B-17 pilot,
Memorial Day is one of reflection and grati-
tude for me. My father spent 31 years in the
military, and from him I learned the value of
patriotic service.
While my father, now deceased, was fortu-
nate to return from the grips of war to live with
his family in peace, so many of his fellow war-
riors did not. On Memorial Day, we honor not
only the fallen, but the families of the fallen as
well. These men, women and children dem-
onstrated great strength and courage through
difficult times and persevered through the loss
of their loved ones.
Texas is home to more than 1.7 million veter-
ans, as well as approximately one out of every
10 current military service members.
Texas also houses 15 major military installa-
tions, including Fort Hood, the largest active
duty military installation in the country. In
Texas, our pride in our men and women in
uniform runs deep. We value their contribu-
tion and we know the sacrifices they make are
critical to preserving our greater good. It’s no
wonder we say “Texas defends America.”
This Memorial Day, I look forward to join-
ing the future generation of military leaders
in honoring the sacrifices of those who served
before them. Every year, I have the honor of
hosting a send-off ceremony for Texas students
TEXAS TIMES
John Cornyn
US SENATOR
attending our nation’s military academies.
These young men and women are following
in a proud tradition that dates from the found-
ing of our Republic. I am always humbled to
meet these fine young Americans who will
carry the torch of the countless heroes we
honor on Memorial Day.
In ceremonies and events across the state,
Texans will gather this Memorial Day to pay
tribute to our fallen heroes.
From North Texas, a group of 33 World War
II veterans will travel to Washington, D.C., to
visit the national war memorials, including the
World War II Memorial, where they can pay
their respects to friends and fellow service-
members they lost during the war.
Their trip and all related expenses are being
covered by Southwest Airlines and Honor
Flight, a non-profit run mainly by volunteers
and established to honor the sacrifices of
America’s veterans.
The organization seeks to send as many vet-
erans as possible, with priority given to World
War II veterans, to our nation’s capital to visit
the war memorials.
One worthwhile visit for veterans and any
Texans interested in learning more about our
military heroes and history is the National
Museum of the Pacific War operated by the
Nimitz Foundation in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Recently reviewed by the Wall Street Jour-
nal, the museum details the stories of Pearl
Harbor, Midway, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima
through interactive maps and oral history
presentations.
Wall Street Journal writer Mark Yost said of
the museum, “Having been to all the major
war museums in Europe and the U.S., 1 left
here thinking this is perhaps the most com-'
prehensive, well-organized and informative
military museum I’ve ever seen.”
The museum profiles a number of the most
revered military leaders of the Pacific War,
including Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz,.
a Fredericksburg native. With command over
the entire Pacific theater, with the exception of
Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s sector, Nimitz led
the offensive that resulted in Japan’s uncon-
ditional surrender. He signed the U.S. peace
treaty on the USS Missouri on September 2,
1945.
Since the birth of this great nation, our men
and women in uniform chose to pursue the
most honorable and selfless job in America. As
members of the United States Armed Forces,'
they represent hope for the downtrodden, free-
dom for the oppressed, and safety and security
for the homeland.
On Memorial Day, we salute their service
and sacrifice, remember the loved ones they
have left behind, and pray for the safe return
of those who are now overseas defending our
freedom.
Memorial Day is a day of sorrow, but also
a day of hope. Those we remember on this
day gave their lives because they believed in'
the future of this country. And, because of
their sacrifice and the service of today’s men
and women in uniform, our future remains as
bright as ever.
Sen. Cornyn serves on the Finance, Judi-
ciary’, Agriculture, and Budget Committees. He
serves as the top Republican on the Judiciary
Committee’s Immigration, Refugees and Bor-
der Security subcommittee.
- H. L. Mencken
Tw AIGUSTA
A-NICLE
U
Bible Ver
“The law was added so that the
tresp ass might increase. But where
sin increased, grace increased
all the more, so that, just as sin
reigned in death, so also grace
might reign through righteousness
to bring eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.”
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- Romans 5:20-21 (NIV)
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KENDALL COUNTY
JUDGE GAYLAN SCHROEDER
204 E. San Antonio
Boerne, Texas 78006
830-249-9343
Commissioners
ANN REISSIG
GENE MIERTSCHIN
DARRELL LUX
KENNETH RUSCH
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STATE BOARD
OF EDUCATION
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Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
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STATE SENATOR, DIST 25
JEFF WENTWORTH
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IWashington, D.C. 20510
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MAYOR DAN HECKLER
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DOUG MILLER
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Austin, TX 78701
512-463-0325
MEETING TIMES
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Tuesdays, City Hall, 402 E.
Blanco, Boerne.
"TIMES ARE TOUGH WE COULDN’T AFFORD SHEEPSKIN."
BOERNE ISD
Superintendent
JOHN KELLY
123 W. Johns Rd.
Boerne, Texas 78006
830-357-2000
COMFORT ISD
Superintendent
JOHN CHAPMAN
232 High St., Comfort
830-995-3664
STATE LEVEL
GOVERNOR RICK PERRY
State Capital, Room 200
Austin, Texas 78701
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20000
KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
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Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5922
145 Duncan Dr.,,Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78226
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PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Brian Cartwright
U.S. founded on Christian beliefs
I am a firm believer in free speech and Elena Tucker has every
right to say what she believes. It is too bad that she has so few facts
to back up her refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
First and foremost, our great country was founded on Christian
beliefs. Perhaps if she read the actual words of the Founding Fathers
instead of liberal interpretation by college professors and textbook
writers, she would find this out. Our Founding Fathers believed that
our rights come from God not from Government. They defended
others’ religions and the right to practice those religions. Since Ms
Tucker chooses not to say the Pledge of Allegiance and believes
that this great country is putting too much Christianity into govern-
ment, I know there are many of us who will be glad to take up a
collection and provide a one-way ticket for her to any country of her
choosing -- as long as she doesn’t return to ours.
- Connie L. Williams, CPA, CFE, CIA, Fair Oaks Ranch
- Mary Ellen Walls, Boerne'
Show respect on Memorial Day
I read Elena Tucker’s article of May 25. On the upcoming Memo-
rial Day when we remember and thank God for the brave Military
People who gave their lives that we may be free, what is she going
to do - “respectfully decline”? I would prefer that she “respectfully
resign.”
With disgust,
-Verne Powell, Boerne
‘Freedom to walk away’
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A different perspective
Many times Elena Tucker has written words that track my think-
ing exactly, but I have never been eloquent enough to state my
thoughts as well: Her writing touches my heart in so many ways.
Although I do not agree with her about reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance - for I do have an allegiance to the flag and to those who
have fought and died for it - I am old enough to remember the day
when the words “Under God” were added. We children, standing
at attention at our desks each morning, hands over hearts, had dif-
ficulty remembering to say those new words.
And I remember experiences that were similar to your own, but
for opposite reasons. We were Catholic, living in the Bible-belt
South, where my father oversaw hosiery mills in several Southern
states. We were shunned and ridiculed because of our faith and
when religion gets tangled up in schools, the problem is com-
pounded. Kids are at the mercy of their teachers. In so many ways
I was confused and guilt ridden by prayers teachers were asking me
to recite at school. It worried me that I was committing some sort
of sin - venal, at the very least!
When I have tried to relay these issues to faith-filled friends and
colleagues, my words are met with stunned silence as though they
are absolutely blasphemous. So I really appreciated Ms. Tucker’s
column, which said so beautifully what I was trying to say for many
years.
The Supreme Court was absolutely right to take religion out of
public schools.
Thanks for many years of good reading. I always look forward to
reading her column.
Regarding the article written in your paper By Elena Tucker, Staff
Writer published May 25:
As I read the article by Ms. Tucker I experienced a number of
emotions. None were in the positive until I arrived at the end and
realized she thought she was actually contributing to the com-
munity with her warped insight. Despite the urge to give her the
benefit of the doubt, I still found myself repulsed by her onslaught1
of egotistical rantings of someone with no genuine appreciation of
our history.
There were many facets to her article, too many to respond to in
this short space. So, let’s try just a few.
In Eastern Culture during Bible times, the right hand was consid-
ered the hand of blessing. It was an insult to greet another or even
wave with a left hand. If she believes that placing her hand over
her heart and reciting the pledge is contrary to her belief structure*
I can understand that. In America, we allow people the freedom to
choose things for themselves. You see, the hand over the heart is not
just a mental exercise or a public display to impress people. It is a
public display of our love for freedom. I do not worship the Bible, I
worship the author of it. I do not pledge my allegiance to a piece of
cloth. I pledge allegiance to the Republic for which it stands.
She comments that “Anyone who says ‘that couldn’t happen here
has failed to read their history books ... at least the way they used to
be written.” This could not be further from the truth. History books
have recorded the Great Depression, the rise and fall of Hitler, the
communist take over of China, and yet the knowledge of this hise
tory has not slowed the progressives successful attacks here (even in
Texas). It is not the knowledge of history that prevents the demise
of our country. Rather it is the “heart” behind those who pledge
their lives and their fortunes to preserving our freedom.
As for abortion, for now, it is legal. I have personally met and
known women who have taken advantage of the law. Here is a bit
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