American Brother Foundation

This is a non-profit organization created in honor of USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara. Mission: Provide scholarships & help our veterans in need.

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

Save the Date: Saturday, October 3rd for the 5th Annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck. We look forward to having you and your tribe join us. Hosted by the Beckley Marine Corps League. @WVtourism #veterans #goldstarfamilies #neverforgotten

[OutspokenSamantha @Outspoken_Sam]

A teacher responds to the one who broke down in tears because his class of High School seniors couldn't read the material, or write a basic sentence.

As a middle school teacher she confirms what he said, and lays out the horrifying truth - kids are actually being DENIED the tools they need to learn.

When she tried to get a variety of reading materials approved, she faced nothing but obstacles.

"Here's the thing - literature is meant to provoke and inspire and encourage; it is meant to challenge the way that you think. If you only ever are exposed to viewpoints that perfectly match what you think, you will not grow into an articulate, well educated, critical thinking individual."

Then she drives the point home with what so many of us have seen for years -

"I'm starting to think that that's what people want. I don't think we can blame children for being stupid when we deny them resources that expand their mind."

There IS an intentional effort to dumb down the education system because kids who aren't challenged grow into adults that are easy to manipulate and control.

The evidence is there. Young people in particular are accepting of some of the most evil, destructive ideas known to humankind - and the only way to achieve that is to filter their "education" through an oppressor vs oppressive lens, and then train them to believe that anyone or anything that challenges their worldview is not only dangerous, those ideas and the people who believe them must be eliminated.

This is intentional.

[WV Dept. of Ag @WVDeptofAg]

Stop by the barns at the State Fair of West Virginia and make some new friends! You'll find these two on the welcoming committee.

[National Memorial Day Concert @MemorialDayPBS]

August 1st is Gold Star Children’s Day, recognizing the children of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
From our 2015 concert, Jason Dolley and Stefanie Scott pay tribute to Bayleigh and Cameron Dostie, who lost their father, SFC Shawn C. Dostie, in 2005 while he was serving in Iraq. Today, we remember his sacrifice and recognize the enduring courage of Gold Star children and their families.

[WVU Barstool @WVUBarstool]

Country Roads sending USA to the next round 🇺🇸💙💛

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

Join us for the 5th Annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck on Saturday, October 3rd at Pipestem Resort State Park. Come walk or hike with us as we remember and honor those that died for our freedom. #neverforgotten #veterans #hike #AllLove #GoldStarFamilies

[Barnaby Breaks History 🇺🇸 @BarnabyHistory]

🇺🇸 The true story behind the song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” from a WVU graduate

The song was released in 1971. WVU began the tradition of singing it at games in 1972.

The songwriters, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert, got the idea for the song riding down Clopper Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. They are husband and wife.

The songwriters have confirmed the song is about West Virginia. It’s not about Western Virginia.

Bill originally wanted to write the song about his home state of Massachusetts, but couldn’t get the cadence and syllable count right.

Danoff and Nivert opened for John Denver in DC in 1970. Later that night they played the song for Denver who loved it. They all stayed up that night finalizing the lyrics.

John Denver had not yet even been to West Virginia when he recorded the song.

Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River were added because they sounded poetic. They are also physically present in Jefferson County, WV.

Video: John Denver playing Country Roads at dedication of Mountaineer Field in 1980.

It’s a beautiful song and I love hearing it, especially after Mountaineer wins!

[TonyCaridi @TonyCaridi]

Here’s Dan’s final piece wrapping up an unforgettable season.

[Wren Baker @wrenbaker]

Our latest information indicates
there have 155 MILLION views & impressions of our fans/team singing Country Roads after wins this baseball postseason. Not only does that bring visibility to @WVUBaseball but to our beloved University & the great state of WV! Hoping a lot of those 155 million find a way to visit wild and wonderful West Virginia! @WVtourism @WestVirginiaU @WVUSports @michaeltbenson

[WVU Baseball @WVUBaseball]

Mountaineers Advance to Men's College World Series

📰 https://t.co/sQoT0h1XWf

#HailWV

[Dudes Posting Their W’s @DudespostingWs]

He was told they couldn't find his diploma until his sister, whom he hadn't seen in over a year because she was on military duty, walked out carrying it.

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

Great news! The MCL has the Eventbrite link up for Mecot’s Ruck! Pre-register now, if you’d like!

https://t.co/UqT5Gs7ho8

[Stefan Moore ★ @2StefanMoore]

A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:

“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.

At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.

But cancer doesn’t care about plans.

Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.

I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.

Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.

Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.

Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.

Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.

Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.

Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.

Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.

And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.

Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.

And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”

Holly 🩷

Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

5th Annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck. Save the Date! #neverforgotten #rucktoremember #veterans #militaryfamilies

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸🙏❤️

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

Happy 250th Birthday Marines!

[Whiskey Lima 🇺🇸 @whiskey_lima729]

PSA: Get ready for a social media takeover tomorrow, November 10th, as we celebrate the 250th Marine Corps Birthday. Happy Birthday, Marines! Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸

On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This resolution established the Continental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, these first Marines distinguished themselves in several important operations, including their first amphibious raid into the Bahamas in March 1776, under the command of Captain (later Major) Samuel Nicholas. The first commissioned officer in the Continental Marines, Nicholas remained the senior Marine officer throughout the American Revolution and is considered to be the first Marine Commandant.

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#usmcbirthday @USMC

[American Brother Foundation @AmerBrother]

It is with a bittersweet heart, but we are announcing the planned suspension of our operations by the end of 2025. Please read the release for more details.

https://t.co/7Bfaq5LJ6e