Calindy

Born & raised 219 Indiana. Paramedic 70's in Chicago. Lived in So. CAL for 32 yrs in Inland Empire, back to Indiana 2013. BSN, RN 35 yrs ER.

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

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[SharrellAnne @SharrellAnne2]

Last night, I made a simple request on X. I asked if anybody visiting Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day would stop by Alan’s grave and leave a photo for our family.

What happened next honestly caught me off guard.

By this afternoon, dozens of Americans from all walks of life had made the walk to Section 60 to visit SSG Alan W. Shaw. Veterans. Families. Complete strangers. People who had never met Alan, but chose to honor him anyway.

For one day on social media, people put aside the constant noise and negativity and came together for something bigger than themselves. My notifications filled with photos, kind messages, prayers, and stories from people honoring not just Alan, but so many of our fallen heroes.

I don’t think people fully understand what moments like this mean to Gold Star families. The fear is never just losing them. It’s losing them slowly over time as the world moves on and fewer people remember their name.

But today showed me that Alan will never be forgotten.

After years of watching social media reward some of the worst parts of humanity, today gave me a reminder that the good is still out there too.

Thank you to every single person who stopped by to visit Alan today, said his name, shared his story, or took a moment to honor the fallen.

This right here is the America Alan knew and loved enough to fight and die for.

And today, y’all showed us all that it’s still here and it’s still worth fighting for. 🇺🇸

[The Internet Remains Undefeated @WebUndefeated]

Okay but this is officially the best hiring story ever. A company in Mexico rescued an orange stray cat and decided not only to keep him… but to hire him.

They named him Engineer Miauricio and gave him the title of Emotional Support Director. His responsibilities include smiling at coworkers, gently meowing, and walking around the office making everyone’s day better.

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@wendyp4545 Big conglomerate companies are buying all the mom and pop Veterinary Clinics. This has caused the prices to greatly increase. It is like they don't want the average American to afford pets. We have low cost here in N Indiana through rescues, & Humane Society.

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@wendyp4545 @grok why has veterinary care increased so much?

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@OfficialOPLive Two hard-working amazing men served in the military for their country and went on to serve their community. Then they sacrificed their lifes for #ChristianCountyMO. Beyond tragic and so senseless. Hurts my heart. I am so very sorry for their families, friends, and community. 😭

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@mitchellvii @grok Evil, evil, evil, man

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@mitchellvii @grok, is this guy for real with his comments.

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@mikejwhelan Sending prayers 🙏, and big hugs.

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

The #GreatLakes are beautiful. Even frozen Lake Michigan is awesome. The sand mixed with the snow makes beautiful sculptures. Look at that #iceshelf (stay off!) #PureMichigan #SilverBeach So blessed!

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@mikejwhelan I am so sorry. My husband has Parkinsons. He is doing well right now. He was not doing well 5 months ago. Cruel roller coaster, a ride not recommended 😢 bless you both, 🙏

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

A badly damaged pickup truck in South Bend, Indiana drew attention and online jokes from people who couldn’t believe it was still on the road.

But with help from one local resident, strangers looked past the spectacle, came together to raise money for a replacement and made a real difference for the man who depended on it. @SteveHartmanCBS reports. https://t.co/NrQOI5TQnv

[Kathleen Winchell ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸 @KathleenWinche3]

This is crazy! I had no idea that this was happening to the veterinarians!! Now people can’t afford to have pets! Sad 😭

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@Chi_Guy007 @TMZ Yes, they do. I see them at the doctor's, hospitals, and dentist offices. They pool their money within the Amish community and pay cash usually.

[ABC57 News @ABC57News]

However, since December of 2024, the Van Lue’s lives have been limited not by what’s full, but what is essentially empty: their well.

“Without water, you can't do anything,” Ed Van Lue said.
https://t.co/lzKxVrANZ5

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@ABC57News I had to drive by the Amazon Monster as it was being built. I lived in California for 32 years. California companies are after our water. It makes me sick to watch farmland disappear forever. The stress on Mr. Van Lue must have been awful. RIP, Sir. Great Lakes beware.

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

This is the only dog (or cat) that should be left outside in this winter storm. #WINTER #Midwest #snow

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@celebriD Heartbreaking 💔 I feel just awful for mom and her kids. Her children will forever remember how terrorized they were that day. Mob mentality, in children 😢

[Calindy @DebMannRN]

@TomCoomes Taken today in my back lot in Goshen. Deb Mann