Editor’s Note No. 1:
World War I — A total of 53,402 American military personnel were killed in action (KIA). In addition, 63,114 American soldiers died from disease, particularly the influenza epidemic of 1918. This brings the total number of American military deaths during this war to 116,516,
World War 2 — Estimates vary, but in this conflict, at least over 410,000 American service members were killed. This figure includes those killed in action, those who died of wounds, and those who were declared dead after being captured, detained, or missing in action. About 250,000 of these deaths occurred in the European theater, while the remaining 160,000 occurred in the Pacific War.
Korean War — Approximately 36,516 American military personnel died during the Korean War, a conflict which, in the end, was considered by most a major loss for the U.S.
Viet Nam War — 58,220 U.S. military fatal casualties in yet another war considered a major and unnecessary loss for the U.S.
Persian Gulf War — In this conflict, also referred to as Operation Desert Storm, a total of 292 U.S. military personnel were killed in action.
Afghanistan War — 2,401 died.
The Iraq War (2003-2011) — During these years, American service members stood at approximately 4,500.
In total, this brings the number of American wartime casualties to 628,445 in just the last 110 years.
For the most part, these were young men and women who, like us, at some point in their young lives, had hopes, dreams and ambitions. But unlike us, their lives were cut short so that we could remain free to engage in our pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.
As we gather around to partake in the hot dogs and hamburgers they never had the chance to enjoy, let’s take a moment to remember their incredible sacrifice in prayer and song, like the young lady and young man in the rotunda above proudly singing America’s National Anthem.
Just saying …
Editor’s Note No. 2:
Yesterday was a day of loss for all of America with the passing of a great American at the age of 79.
Please say a prayer for the Robertson family, and ask the Lord to help them all to have the strength to continue along the path that Phil Robertson blazed for them.
Goodbye, Phil.
We’ll see you again on the other side.
Editor’s Note No. 3:
Once again — if you haven’t already — you may want to hear Cliff Nichols and Pastor Curt Miller from the East Mountain Cowboy Church be interviewed by Becca Mari at the following link.
Note that the actual interview — past the introduction — starts at the 30:20 mark.
And, if you are able to watch any part of it and have any thoughts about anything discussed that you might want to share, please let us know.
Monday’s Quote
“The sage does not hoard. The more he helps others, the more he benefits himself.”
— Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher
Monday’s Photos
Witness the beauty and power of God’s creation…
Please … Do not forget to pray for Tina Peters, Derek Chauvin and the family of Ashli Babbitt!!!
One thing is for sure … Two of them haven’t forgotten YOU and the third has sadly been denied the opportunity!
This video will appear at the bottom of The American Landscape until all such political victims have been either exonerated and released from custody or afforded the justice that can only come by holding the guilty accountable.
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