Thanksgiving ... CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THE TROOPS PROJECT

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The holiday season starts in just a few days with the coming of Thanksgiving. This time of year can be hard on those who are away from home, while those so privileged to be so take it for granted, as they fight over the table. The family is a given for most folks, but those lucky enough to have a sweetheart back home is doubly in jeopardy of a broken heart. I know it seems like a problem without solution, but sometimes you have to depend on those close to you, such as the same one who has your back everyday.

The first picture here tonight was shot in the new World War Two Memorial in Washington DC. These words of Admiral Nimitz so eloquently paints this relationship between brothers-in-arms; it is still so true today. World War Two didn’t have something new, or old fashioned. Not only does his words past the test of history, they still work today in our contemporary world.

The second picture of the two buddies was shot at Pearl Harbor just before the attack. They fought together, and supported each other for the long haul. Some of the men didn’t see home again for years after the war started; during that time all they had, was their buddies.

I am hoping that you do make it home this week, or on Christmas, but if you don’t, remember that you are not alone.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR THE TROOPS PROJECT:

I am going to start up my program again this year that matches up soldiers coming back home to Pittsburgh without a place to eat Christmas dinner with volunteer citizens who will share this special time with you. Pittsburgh is not like a lot of cities with major military bases, as most here are guard units, but there will be some left out due to circumstances of various sorts. If you know anyone, including yourself in need of a place to share a Christmas meal, please contact me directly through the comment box at the end of each column. Please leave a way, address or phone number to reach you, or someone locally that has access to you.

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Sports Update:

Steelers spanked the Bengals, 27 to 10.

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Weather update:

This week has turned cold with the temperatures staying in the 30s all week long.

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Keep your head down; don’t lose your concentration during this season!

Henry Hill, Plum Pennsylvania