CUFD902

Deputy Fire Chief; Fire and EMS Educator (Retired)

[Arlington National Cemetery @ArlingtonNatl]

Moments of remembrance and reflection at the fifth Flowers of Remembrance Day. Thank you to everyone who joined us today and honored the fallen by placing a flower at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

📸 Elizabeth Fraser

[Barnaby Breaks History 🇺🇸 @CorpBarnaby]

In 1888, General Longstreet returned to Gettysburg.

A one-legged Yank hobbled up on crutches, grasped his hand, and said, "General, I fought against you at Round Top. I lost a wing there, but I am proud to meet you here."

Longstreet beamed and grasped the veterans hand. "Yes, those were hot times then, but I’m all right now."

Over 30,000 Union and Confederate veterans gathered to promote national unity and reconciliation.

Those who bled there knew the war was over and we were all countrymen again. We could learn something from them.

[G-PA @IndianaGPA]

I didn't realize how much was involved. Thank you for what you do and the respect you do it in 🙏

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

NEW: While other singers drop F bombs and virtue signal about ICE, Jelly Roll praises Jesus Christ at the Grammys.

“I know they're gonna try to kick me off here, so just let me try to get this out.”

“First of all, Jesus, I hear you and I'm listening, Lord. I am listening.”

“I want to tell y'all right now, Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. Jesus is Jesus and anybody, everybody can have a relationship with him…”

[Camus @newstart_2024]

This woman woke up at 4 AM in 20° cold, worked out for two hours, faced a packed college Monday… and her first thought?

“I woke up this morning. I’m healthy. I get to move my body. I get to learn. And above all—Jesus loves me. Not because of anything I’ve done. Just because I’m His.”

No complaints. Just tears of gratitude.

A beautiful reminder: The greatest privilege isn’t the workout, the degree, or the sunrise—it’s waking up known and loved by our Creator.

If you’re breathing today, you’re already blessed beyond measure.
Don’t let the noise steal your thankfulness.

He loves you more than you’ll ever grasp.

[Steady @DeanoGorton]

😂😂😂😂

[Fred Cunningham @fredontv]

Top 3 Signs Summer Is Nearing An End

1. Getting in swimming pool shape even more ridiculous now than it was in March
2. You're worried about your football team's reserve long-snapper
3. You feel that chill in the air when it's only 89

[SCDPS @theSCDPS]

We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks as he was escorted from @TridentHealthPR today.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers, first responders, and healthcare workers who took time to pay their respects. We appreciate each and every one of you.

[James Spann @spann]

TEXAS FLOOD: There are many questions about the tragic flash flood on the Guadalupe River late Thursday night and early Friday morning. The death toll is now over 50, including some children who were at Camp Mystic.

Here are some key points about the warning process...

*A flash flood watch was issued for Kerr County at 12:41a CT (just after midnight Thursday night). The watch mentioned isolated rain amounts of 10 inches, and stated "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks." This followed a flash flood watch that was issued Thursday afternoon.

*A flash flood warning was issued at 1:14a CT For Kerr County, which mentioned "life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, and rivers".

*A flash flood "emergency" was issued at 5:34a CT for Kerr County and the Guadalupe River.

*NWS Austin/San Antonio had five on staff during the event; normally two would be on duty. Extra staffing was planned before the event started.

*This type of flash flooding on the Guadalupe River is nothing new. Similar events happened in 1998, 1978, 1935, and 1921. This year's event was related to deep moisture from a tropical system (Barry) that originated in the East Pacific and made landfall near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on June 29.

Social scientists will do much research on this in coming months and years. In my opinion one of the primary problems is the high number of false alarms; flash flood warnings that are issued with only minor flooding involved. This is also a problem with tornadoes in many parts of the country. I am very thankful locally NWS Birmingham leads the nation in lowering the false alarm ratio.

One takeaway is the importance of having a NOAA Weather Radio at every home, business, and any place where there are large number of people gathered (like a camp on a river). I would imagine cell service is very spotty along the Guadalupe where the camps were located. NWR does not use cell service and will wake you up. The alert is very loud, and can't be missed.

Again, I ask that you keep political rhetoric off the comment section here; left wing and right wing extremists are pushing false information and narratives are not close to the truth. Now is simply the time to support families that are suffering after the tragedy.

We will have a long discussion on this event with the WeatherBrains crew tomorrow night. In addition to the audio podcast you can watch it live as well on the WB YouTube Channel: https://t.co/pEMFNVP8hl

[Fire Engineering @fireengineering]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the victims and the agencies involved.

[CUFD902 @cufd902]

@HaroldFordJr He has risen indeed

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Happy Birthday, Marines!

Today, we celebrate 249 years of unmatched courage, unwavering dedication, and a legacy of service that has shaped our nation’s history.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

This show deserved an Emmy just for this scene alone

[Texas 🇺🇸 @MustangMan_TX]

MARINES ARE SPECIAL!!🫡 ❤️
This girl was everything to her daddy who went off to war when she was 15 mo old. He didn’t make it back but he left her a letter 😭 and he left behind some very honorable men!
Now she’s 17 and thinking about college. 21 Marines were thinking about her!

[SCDPS @theSCDPS]

As students return to the classroom, it's important every child gets there safely.

Always stop for a school bus with red flashing lights. Passing a stopped school bus puts children in unnecessary danger, and it’s against the law!  

#schoolbus #schoolbussafety #backtoschool

[Founder Mode @Founder_Mode_]

This video will change your life:

[Hannah Goetz @HannahGoetztv]

Take a moment to read this: Officer Alden Elliot’s 12-year-old son, Theo, wrote his dad’s obituary.

[Hunter Sáenz @Hunt_Saenz]

Read this.

This is the obituary for Alden Elliott, one of the officers who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday.

His 12-year-old son, Theo, wrote it.

Please pray for this boy, his mother, their family and friends. 💔🙏🏼

[Arlington National Cemetery @ArlingtonNatl]

In less than two weeks, this has become our most-viewed video on YouTube: A Tomb Guard with the @USArmyOldGuard recently conducted his last walk and earned his badge on the same day. The ceremony was beautiful and the occasion was momentous.

https://t.co/bHDaE1tx8b