70 chain restaurants offer free,discounted meals to thank those who defend our freedom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioket3BdGZ7MUH-wV3Og3I_UAxOj-bDYDlF2J34Iq1Ll-XGapMjyXyo5f9mdyqODxwmTu_qcen0oJGlDOw5zoxb2_4VVPXaGef-IWxVfmcMznldxj38ja9vYwvrpaWBs2zi63rjP3JvqI/s1600/American+flag+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgioket3BdGZ7MUH-wV3Og3I_UAxOj-bDYDlF2J34Iq1Ll-XGapMjyXyo5f9mdyqODxwmTu_qcen0oJGlDOw5zoxb2_4VVPXaGef-IWxVfmcMznldxj38ja9vYwvrpaWBs2zi63rjP3JvqI/s400/American+flag+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Freedom is not free. But in tribute to veterans and active service members who serve to protect that freedom, dinner will be free or discounted at  <a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/veterans-eat-free-at-these-restaurants-on-veterans-day-2013/" target="_blank">70 restaurants</a> throughout the nation on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013. Such popular eateries as Applebee's, Cheeseburger in Paradise, and Chili's are included in the list that can be found <a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/veterans-eat-free-at-these-restaurants-on-veterans-day-2013/" target="_blank">here</a>. It's their way of thanking those who defend our freedom.

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Army Ranger Josh Hargis' 'salute seen around the world' ... this is what a hero looks like

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48NyVnV8CC0u0LzITc8LqOBdfYngQr5W9rKkjAW4NDp5pZ27DglXGDRLmlAMpG1aTCcZq3pOT2Ie3tpySQ3UE-bnbWPL_W_4osWXh14YLZlcgBHKWcL-9rZ-T6VM9YCdJELM_I1yX6ztB/s1600/Army+Ranger+Josh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48NyVnV8CC0u0LzITc8LqOBdfYngQr5W9rKkjAW4NDp5pZ27DglXGDRLmlAMpG1aTCcZq3pOT2Ie3tpySQ3UE-bnbWPL_W_4osWXh14YLZlcgBHKWcL-9rZ-T6VM9YCdJELM_I1yX6ztB/s400/Army+Ranger+Josh.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>This is a photo taken by Josh Hargis' wife, originally published in the <a href="http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20131015/NEWS/310150099/Cincinnati-soldier-delivers-salute-seen-around-world-?nclick_check=1">Cincinnati Enquirer</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Army Ranger Josh Hargis was severely wounded by multiple IUDs during a mission in Afghanistan. During the ceremony to award him the Purple Heart prior to his medevac to Germany, though medical staff said he was unconscious, Ranger Hargis rendered honors to his Commander as the citation was read. A GENUINE AMERICAN HERO.<br /><blockquote>... as the Purple Heart presentation began, Josh Hargis struggled to move his right hand and lift it into a saluting position. Military protocol calls for a soldier to salute when he receives the Purple Heart.</blockquote>Freedom is not free....<br /><br />USA Today: <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/15/salute-seen-around-world/2988755/">Soldier delivers 'salute seen around the world'</a><br /><br /><i>H/T to Bill Janis </i>

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Valley military families ... 'A special homecoming'

Today's <i>News Virginian</i> has a story, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailyprogress.com%2Fnewsvirginian%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fa-special-homecoming%2Farticle_59ade0ce-ffd3-11e2-a90d-001a4bcf6878.html&h=tAQFl7BeH&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A special homecoming</a>, about a Valley soldier who returned from Afghanistan to see his six-month old daughter for the first time. <br /><br />This is yet another way our military sacrifices for our freedom. Imagine not being able to stand with your wife as she gave birth to your first child because you were deployed with the Army halfway around the world. We can never thank our troops enough for what they do.<br /><br />"For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."<br /><br /><i>Cross-posted at </i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/"><i>Facebook </i></a>

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Richmond area soldier, 2 others killed in Afghanistan over weekend

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkL197k50W14qgu63du-aGkvK1UrmVbmm5fBYroMjWAFCZELx5CMcvE7FD6_dnDJgnlwGzG3QC8XjfC8FGyYU_peSxzeg1uL4rUKGZDkxUUcZgs0MJ-frML3OPkNK2VhIXmEvxlbuwF6a/s1600/American+flag+half+staff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkL197k50W14qgu63du-aGkvK1UrmVbmm5fBYroMjWAFCZELx5CMcvE7FD6_dnDJgnlwGzG3QC8XjfC8FGyYU_peSxzeg1uL4rUKGZDkxUUcZgs0MJ-frML3OPkNK2VhIXmEvxlbuwF6a/s1600/American+flag+half+staff.jpg" /></a></div><br />This morning comes sad news that three U.S. soldiers, including one from the Richmond area, killed over the weekend in <a href="http://www.armytimes.com/article/20130603/NEWS08/306030011/DoD-identifies-3-soldiers-killed-Afghanistan">Operation Enduring Freedom</a>.<br /><br />Spc. Kyle P. Stoeckli, 21, of Moseley, Virginia, was killed in Maiwand, Afghanistan, on Saturday, June 1, from an improvised explosive device (IED). He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, based out of Fort Bliss, Texas.<br /><br />Spc. Ray A. Ramirez, 20, of Sacramento, Calif., died Saturday in Wardak Province when his unit was attacked by an IED. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, out of Fort Stewart, Ga.<br /><br />Pfc. Mariano M. Raymundo, 21, of Houston, Texas, died Saturday in Sharan. The Department of Defense said the incident is under investigation. Raymundo was assigned to the 210th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, based out of Fort Drum, N.Y.<br /><br />The deadly weekend for our Armed Forces is a reminder that our military men and women are still at war far away from home. These young men made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our prayers go out to their families and friends. Freedom is not free.

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