Jamie Max Low

Coach @ Gilmer, proud dad, Jackie’s husband

[Ron DeSantis @RonDeSantis]

Americans who have given what Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion” occupy a special place in our nation’s history.

As we commemorate America 250 by celebrating the birth of freedom represented by the Declaration of Independence, it is important to point out that not a single Founding Father believed either the Declaration or the Constitution (created in the decade following the American Revolution) guaranteed the perpetuation of a free society.

They all understood that creating a framework for a republican form of government was necessary but not sufficient to ensure the preservation of individual liberty. The American experiment would require hard work — and each generation of Americans would have to do its part when freedom was at risk.

No group has given more in service of this experiment than those who we honor on Memorial Day. Without their sacrifice, the preservation of a constitutional system would be impossible — and there would not be a celebration for America 250.

They fought the good fight, they finished the race, they kept the faith.

And we will be forever in their debt.

[Eric Church @ericchurch]

Eric took the stage at UNC Chapel Hill to deliver a commencement speech to the next generation of Tar Heels, sharing a message for the graduates as they step into what comes next.

Watch the speech in its entirety here: https://t.co/DbqOdqiymt

[Leland @ItsLeland]

In honor of Bobby Cox, here’s almost 20 minutes of him getting ejected.

Legend.

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

2026 Gilmer 8th grade 7 on 7 champs! Didn’t get to play the 7th and 6th grade divisions due to field conditions.

[Larry The Cable Guy @GitRDoneLarry]

The difference between being young and being old is when you're young and people ask you how you got hurt, you know exactly how it happened.

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

One bad dude!

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

This is Creed Taylor in old age. Creed was born in 1820 and managed to be involved in nearly every significant event in early Texas history. At fifteen, he helped defend the Gonzales "come and take it" cannon and took part in the battle of Concepción, the Grass Fight, and the siege of Bexar. Late in January 1836 he was with the Texas forces at San Patricio; he was placed on detached duty as a scout or courier until March 1, 1836, when he was ordered to join Col. James C. Neill in Gonzales After the fall of the Alamo, Creed led his mother and family to safety in the Runaway Scrape. He then caught up with the Texas army at Buffalo Bayou on April 20 and fought in the battle of San Jacinto the next day.

In 1840 Creed took part in the battle of Plum Creek against the Comanches with Daniel B. Friar's company. In 1841 he joined the Texas Rangers and fought Indians with John Coffee Hays at Bandera Pass; the following year he was wounded in the battle of Salado Creek. In the Mexican War he enlisted as a private in Capt. Samuel H. Walker's company of Texas Mounted Rangers, which mustered into federal service on April 21, 1846. He later joined the Confederate army and served under John Salmon Ford. Creed fought at the battles of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterrey, and Buena Vista.

Creed died at the age of 86 in 1906 but not before, with the help of a man named James DeShields, he wrote his memoir. It was published with the title "Tall Men with Long Rifles" and you can purchase it even today. It's an interesting read.

Here's an obituary I found for Creed, written at the time of his death. As you can see, some poetic license was taken regarding some of the facts:

CAPT CREED TAYLOR DEAD

Capt. Creed Taylor, reported to be 111 years old, died at his home, near Knoxville, Kimble County, yesterday. Taylor was one of the most picturesque of old Texas characters. He came to Texas when nothing but a boy and settled west of San Antonio. He was in innumerable battles with the Indians, the Texas revolution, the Mexican War and the Civil War. Wounded dozens of times, he outlived many men who he had nursed on his knees as babes. Taylor up to the very last was in possession of all of his senses, and took great interest in the affairs of the state. For many years he has attended the Battle of the Flowers at San Antonio on the anniversary of the independence of Texas. He was always assigned to a special carriage. He dressed in the old frontier costume and carried by his side one of the old Texas squirrel rifles, the barrel of which was nearly six feet in length. With his death the number of 1836 veterans are deprived of probably their most notable character.

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

This is a great deal! When I student taught in 95 at Lufkin HS I had to pay to student teach. The guy I student taught under left me every day and would show back up at the end of the day. It was survival of the fittest. He got paid for me to teach his class all semester.

[Gilmer ISD @GilmerISDProud]

Gilmer ISD has a great partnership with UT Tyler where their student teachers have the opportunity to acquire a paid internship with us. We are excited to have Elle Lewellen as our 2nd grade intern for the 26-27 school year.

[AmericanPapaBear™ @AmericaPapaBear]

MUST SEE: The complete life of Jesus on the map.

Fascinating!

[Knights Templar International @KnightsTempOrg]

This video explains what happened to the 12 apostles after Christ's resurrection.

No one dies for a lie.

[Jack Graham @jackngraham]

The sheer joy of a life saved!! I’m proud to be an American where every life matters. Our pilot is rescued. Just look at those smiles!

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

You've got to win ONE game. Which running back are you choosing and why?

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

2026 District 16 4a 8th grade track champions and school record setting 4x2 District Champs!

[Traces of Texas @TracesofTexas]

A migrant agricultural worker and his daughter in their "home" in Edinburg, Texas, 1939. I see both hardship and love in this photo. A year or two ago, one of you --- I wish I had written down who it was ---- made one of the best observations I've ever heard: children can withstand a lot if they know they are loved. It's just so very true.

Taken by Russell Lee.

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

Watching this baseball classic it’s hard to believe the Dominican Republic has a population of 11.6 million people. They turn out some major baseball players per capita.

[College Football Zone @CollegeFBonX]

The year is 1990 and this is what the Southwest Conference looks like at the time.

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

I might have to become a Titans fan.

[BetMGM 🦁 @BetMGM]

The Titans have formed the baldest coaching staff of all time

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

Greatest sports commercial ever, 47 years later. #SuperBowlLX

[Bussin' With The Boys @BussinWTB]

Jelly Roll just had an all-time Grammy acceptance speech

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

Big thanks to all Linemen!

[Jamie Max Low @JamieMaxLow3]

I had a bionic man action figure, and yes I used to practice running in the yard making that noise.

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

52 years ago today, The Six Million Dollar Man premiered.

And the advent of kids running in slow motion and making springy noises when they jumped, began.