@aedanusburke And we used to hang our heads out and stand in the back of pickups and jeeps going to the isle of palms parades on the old bridge... good times.
He was burning alive, yet he kept re-entering the burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle until all six soldiers and the Iraqi interpreter were safe. Burns covered 72% of his body. His first words were, ‘How are my boys?’ He died three weeks later. It took 16 years for him to receive the Medal of Honor. HIS NAME IS SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ALWYN C. CASHE, NEVER FORGET!!!
My aunt is the legendary singer Patti LaBelle.
She has performed our National Anthem FOUR different times at major national sporting events.
Not once did she ever sing the Black National Anthem.
She ALWAYS performed "The Star-Spangled Banner."
And tomorrow, she will do it again at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Why?
Because she will be singing to EVERY AMERICAN - not just some of us.
She will be using her beautiful, powerful voice to bring us TOGETHER - not tear us apart.
And I like to think that’s because President Trump is in office and his message is AMERICA FIRST.
Unlike the Democrats who constantly use race to divide us, he reminds us:
We are ONE country.
We have ONE national anthem.
And it belongs to ALL OF US.
So while the NFL platforms the OTHER song at the Super Bowl...
...MLB will celebrate baseball's place in the DNA of OUR COUNTRY by giving us the REAL ANTHEM.
God Bless America!
Today, Jennifer and I join all South Carolinians in mourning the passing of my friend, Senator Lindsey Graham.
For more than three decades, Lindsey dedicated his life to serving South Carolina and our nation. From his service in the United States Air Force to the U.S. House and the United States Senate, he never stopped fighting for the people he was elected to represent. His love for South Carolina was unmistakable, and he carried our state’s values with him everywhere he went.
I’ve been blessed to know Lindsey for many years. Behind the tough, relentless advocate the public saw was someone with an incredible sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He could fill a room with stories, make you laugh when you needed it most, and somehow find the right joke even in the middle of the most serious conversations. That wit was matched by an unwavering loyalty to his friends and a generosity that many people never saw.
Lindsey lived a remarkable life of service, but what I’ll remember most is the friend I had the privilege to know. His counsel, his encouragement, and the countless conversations we shared over the years are memories I will always treasure.
Jennifer and I are praying for Lindsey’s sister, Darline, his family, his many close friends, and the dedicated members of his staff who became like family throughout his years of service. We pray that God surrounds them with His peace, comfort, and strength in the difficult days ahead.
Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for your lifetime of faithful service to South Carolina and the United States of America. You left an indelible mark on our state, and your legacy will endure for generations to come.
The men and women who pilot the world’s most sophisticated aircraft are trusted to do so around the globe; in times of imminent danger and peril. Surely, they know how to safely navigate the coast of South Carolina — and her scores of cheering residents and tourists on our 250th anniversary.
Good God Almighty...Whitney Houston might have given the greatest performance of our National Anthem of ALL TIME! Take three minutes and watch this today. My goodness...Makes me wanna cry🇺🇸
Robin Williams’ emotional tribute to the American Flag leaves an entire stadium speechless — then in tears.
Is there a single Hollywood star who would give this performance today?
Total Patriot.
RIP Legend 🇺🇸
🚨 JUST IN: Sheridan Gorman's angel mom just dropped this raw truth nuke straight to Democrat members of Congress
"I don't understand why it's only the REPUBLICAN side that cares about our American children!"
"Basically what you just did, what you said was, 'I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a daughter too. I have a son. I feel your pain...'"
"You DON'T feel my pain. Because the next words out of your mouth were, 'BUT.'"
"There's no 'BUT' when your child is in a coffin!"
"And I need you to understand that. And if you ever want to talk about it, I'm here, I'm going to buy you a bench. I'm going to buy. You can put that on the record. I'm going to buy Congress the bench. And they can come and sit and hold my hand and look me in the eye and explain to me why illegal immigrants are more important than my daughter. I really want to know what because I don't understand!"
“I work the front desk at a small doctor’s office, and I wish people could see what happens on the other side of the phone.
Every day, older patients call us confused.
They are told to use the patient portal, upload documents, check lab results online, fill out forms before the visit, and confirm everything through a link.
Some of them do not know what a portal is.
Some do not have a smartphone.
Some have one, but they are afraid to click the wrong thing.
Last week, a man in his late 80s called about his test results.
He said, “Ma’am, I don’t mean to bother you, but the computer says I have a message and I don’t know how to open it.”
He sounded ashamed.
That broke my heart.
He should not have to feel ashamed for needing a human being.
Technology can be helpful. I understand that.
But when people who built this country are made to feel helpless because everything became a login and a password, we have gone too far.
Not everything needs to be an app.
Not every answer should be hidden behind a screen.
Sometimes people need a voice.
A patient person.
A real human who says, “Don’t worry, I can help you.”
Progress should not leave seniors behind.
Because one day, the world will move faster than us too.
And I hope someone is kind enough to slow down.
~Unknown