Pat Browder

Retired 6th grade social studies teacher. Husband, father, and grandfather.

[Lorena ISD @LorenaISD]

SAVE THE DATE
A new football season brings new seating options for Leopard fans.

All seats will be open for the upcoming season so get your tickets as soon as you can to make sure you get the seats you want. Fans are not guaranteed to have the same seats as last
season.

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

Really like the black one

[Micah Beutell @Micah_CBC]

🚨Hat Giveaway🚨

One follower will get to pick an Aggie hat to make theirs.

To enter:

1. Follow me & @AggieBaseball
2. Like the post
3. Extra Entry if you comment which one you’d want

Thankful for all the Aggies who have made Aggieland a 2nd home for me

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

@AndrewBolis Copy

[The Husky @Mr_Husky1]

Remember the guy who wouldn't take the flag pole down on his Virginia property awhile back? You might remember the news story several months ago about a crotchety old man in Virginia who defied his local Homeowners Association and refused to take down the flag pole on his property along with the large American flag he flew on it.

Now we learn who that old man was. On June 15, 1919, Van T. Barfoot was born in Edinburg, Texas . That probably didn't make news back then.

But twenty five years later, on May 23, 1944, near Cyrano, Italy, That same Van T. Barfoot, who had in 1940 enlisted in the U.S. Army, set out alone to flank German machine gun positions from which gunfire was raining down on his fellow soldiers. His advance took him through a minefield but having done so, he proceeded to single-handedly take out three enemy machine gun positions, returning with 17 prisoners of war.

And if that weren’t enough for a day's work, he later took on and destroyed three German tanks sent to retake the machine gun positions.

That probably didn’t make much news either, given the scope of the war, but it did earn Van T. Barfoot, who retired as a Colonel after also serving In Korea and Vietnam , a well deserved Congressional Medal of Honor.

What did make news was his Neighborhood Association's quibble with how the 90-year-old Veteran chose to fly the American flag outside his suburban Virginia home. Seems the HOA rules said it was OK to fly a flag on a house-mounted bracket, but, for decorum, items such as Barfoot's 21-foot flagpole were "unsuitable."

Van Barfoot had been denied a permit for the pole, but erected it anyway and was facing Court action unless he agreed to take it down.

Then the HOA story made national TV, and the Neighborhood Association rethought its position and agreed to indulge this
aging hero who dwelt among them.

"In the time I have left", he said to the Associated Press, "I plan to continue to fly the American flag without interference."

As well he should. And if any of his neighbors had taken a notion to contest him further, they might have done well to read his Medal of Honor citation first. Seems it Indicates Mr. Van Barfoot wasn't particularly good at backing down.

If you've read this post and don't share it, - Guess what -You need your butt kicked. I share this with you because I don't want MY butt kicked anymore and I'm tired of seeing those who hate our country yet march in our streets, tear down our statues, burn our stores and loot our businesses have a free hand to do whatever they want.

WE ONLY LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE! AND, BECAUSE OF BRAVE OLD MEN LIKE VAN BARFOOT!

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

God bless him for his service and you for your loss.

[Jake’sGoldStarMom @HeidiJeanLK]

On this day 13 years ago, my only son was sworn in to the US Army. In ten days, it will be 12 years since he was killed in Afghanistan 2 weeks before he was due to come home. He was just 21. This week is also Memorial Day. My greatest fear now is that he will be forgotten. Please help me remember my boy during this tough week of special dates (share if you feel inspired. It never gets easier but the love and support always helps. ♥️🇺🇸

Jacob H Wykstra
KIA May 28th, 2014
Maruf, Afghanistan

Jake was a Christian, an athlete, a patriot, an artist, dog lover, a friend to all and the funniest, happiest guy in the platoon. Jake, you’ve left a huge void in our lives, but we will see you one day and there will no more heartache and no more goodbyes ♥️🇺🇸

[RedAlways @PATRIOT2117]

A church in Atlanta was honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I wondered why the church even bothered to ask the old gentleman to preach at that age.

After a warm welcome, introduction of this speaker, and as the applause quieted down, he rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort and a sliding gait to the podium.

Without a note or written paper of any kind he placed both hands on the pulpit to steady himself and then quietly and slowly he began to speak....

"When I was asked to come here today and talk to you, your pastor asked me to tell you what was the greatest lesson ever learned in my 50-odd years of preaching. I thought about it for a few days and boiled it down to just one thing that made the most difference in my life and sustained me through all my trials. The one thing that I could always rely on when tears and heartbreak and pain and fear and sorrow paralyzed me...

The only thing that would comfort was this verse....

"Jesus loves me this I know.
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong,
We are weak but He is strong.....
Yes, Jesus loves me....
The Bible tells me so."

The old pastor stated, "I always noticed that it was the adults who chose the children's hymn 'Jesus Loves Me' (for the children of course) during a hymn sing, and it was the adults who sang the loudest because I could see they knew it the best."

"Here for you now is a Senior version of Jesus Loves Me":

JESUS LOVES ME
Jesus loves me, this I know,
Though my hair is white as snow
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still He bids me trust in Him.

(CHORUS)
YES, JESUS LOVES ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME..
YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.
Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.

(verse 2)
When the nights are dark and long,
In my heart He puts a song..
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."

(Verse 3)
When my work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love.

(CHORUS)
I love Jesus, does He know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day.

If you think this is neat, please pass it on to your friends. If you do not pass it on, nothing bad will happen, but you will have missed an opportunity to "reach out and touch" a friend or a loved one. God Bless Us All!!! AMEN!

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

Welcomed 2 great nephews into the Aggie Family this weekend. Whoop.

[Bennie🕊️ @Bennieeexyz]

I took my dad to the mall the other day to buy some new shoes (he is 92). We decided to grab a bite at the food court. I noticed he was watching a teenager sitting next

to him. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. My dad kept staring at him. The teenager would look and find him staring every time.

When the teenager had had enough, he sarcastically asked, 'What's the matter old man, never done anything wild in your life? Knowing my Dad, I quickly swallowed my food so that I would not choke on his response, knowing he would have a good one, and in classic style he did not bat an eye in his response.

"Got drunk once, and had sex with a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son."

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

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[Jewel 🌗 @OfficialJoel4_]

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[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

You go girl. Praying for you.

[Presley Clardy 2028 @pres40937]

Pushing myself even at the lowest. 💪🏽First time pitching from 43 feet since my diagnosis in February, it feels so good to be pitching again. Chemo starts back up tomorrow, I am not giving up. 🥎 @ar_prime_sb @Mike_ARPrime16u

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

Fillet

[ElkinsCattleCo @ElkinsCattleCo]

X family: We’re GIVING AWAY a full beef box this weekend!!!

USDA prime, grass-fed & finished, dry-aged beef— raised right here in Lampasas, Texas

What’s included:
– 2 ribeyes
– 2 flat irons
– 8 wagyu burger patties
– 2 lb ground beef
– king sized picanha
– cross cut bone-in short ribs

We’ll ship it straight to your door!!

to enter:
• follow @ElkinsCattleCo
• repost this
• comment your all-time favorite beef cut

must be in the U.S. (AK/HI not included)

Winner announced monday 04/27 at noon CT
ships out Tuesday 04/28

1 winner will be announced + DM’d from this account only. Good luck! 🙏🥩🇺🇸

[ElkinsCattleCo @ElkinsCattleCo]

X family: We’re GIVING AWAY a full beef box this weekend!!!

USDA prime, grass-fed & finished, dry-aged beef— raised right here in Lampasas, Texas

What’s included:
– 2 ribeyes
– 2 flat irons
– 8 wagyu burger patties
– 2 lb ground beef
– king sized picanha
– cross cut bone-in short ribs

We’ll ship it straight to your door!!

to enter:
• follow @ElkinsCattleCo
• repost this
• comment your all-time favorite beef cut

must be in the U.S. (AK/HI not included)

Winner announced monday 04/27 at noon CT
ships out Tuesday 04/28

1 winner will be announced + DM’d from this account only. Good luck! 🙏🥩🇺🇸

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

Amen.

[Coach D @CoachDaniels06]

Parents out screwing their kids up.

1. If whatever the sport is comes before academics you're already going backwards.

2 . Graphics don't get kids recruited

3. College Coaches don't care what 8U, 9U, 10U or a middle schooler is doing.

4. Just because you think your kid is a baller doesn't mean he/she is one. Put them in situations against the top players in the area/region and see how they stack up.

5. Stop getting mad when others opinions don't align with yours.

6. If you don’t understand that relationships are important you don't understand recruiting.

7. Let your kid be a kid.

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

Amen. Thank you for everything you have done and for this song.

[𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙇𝙪𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚 ⚜️🦅 @CajunCombatVet]

🎵 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔
✍️ Written by 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲.
I began writing this song after Scott Presler @ScottPresler encouraged me to speak up and write about the 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝘁. I wrote “SAVE America,” then brought in trusted friends to help refine it. This is the result.

Due to financial limitations, I can’t take it into the studio yet. But the message matters more than production. For now, the demo, lyrics & the message stands. 🎙️

The Senate MUST pass the SAVE America Act NOW!! All politicians should tell us exactly where they stand. My position is simple:

🇺🇸 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲.
🪪 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗗 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Election integrity protects every lawful voter’s voice regardless of ideology or party. 🗳️
This isn’t left vs right.
It’s trust vs doubt.
It’s accountability vs chaos.

If this resonates with you:
📢 Share it.
📲 Tag your Representative.
📲 Tag your Senator.
📲 Tag the leaders of this nation.

Let them hear the American people.
Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸⚔️
@POTUS @realDonaldTrump @VP @JDVance @WhiteHouse @LeaderJohnThune @SenJohnKennedy @NancyMace @RepNancyMace @SenSchumer @SenateGOP @SenateDems @SenBarrasso @GrassleyPress @SpeakerJohnson @RepJeffries @HouseGOP @HouseDemocrats @GOP @TheDemocrats @RepClayHiggins @SenatorBritt @SenRickScott @gregkellyusa @NEWSMAX @CAJUNvetswife @Dark_Horse92 @WifeOfCombatVet @CHELLESHOCKEDTM @ScottPresler @HASCRepublicans @BobbyOller4541 @CoryTheFRAUD @FBI @FBIDirectorKash @TulsiGabbard @TulsiGabbard @DHSgov @GuntherEagleman @Hunter_Eagleman @WallStreetApes @libsoftiktok @ORW_Foundation @TRHLofficial @CynthiaLuq42149 @Milajoy
Please share. Help us "SAVE America"!!!

[Rusty Surette @RustySuretteTV]

💔 Aggieland is grieving.

A Texas A&M student, Blake Dorman, has passed away at just 24 years old.

Blake was more than a student; he was known for his love and kindness. He DJ’d at Harry’s, offered free rides from Northgate to keep others safe, helped anyone who needed it, and, according to those who knew him, Blake became a strong believer in Jesus and loved sharing his faith.

Now, his mother is facing the heartbreaking task of bringing him home to the Dallas area (Southlake) and covering funeral expenses.

If you feel led, please consider helping his family during this unimaginable time — whether by donating or simply sharing.

🔗 Donate here: https://t.co/DTcwMCzmKM

Please keep his mom and loved ones in your prayers. Hug your people a little tighter tonight. 🤍

Here.

[Jahsxiah Gibson @JahsxiahGibson]

I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.

Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.

Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.

Take your grades serious.
Choose who you hang around wisely.
Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.
Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.
Work hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me.

Be intentional.
Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.

I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.

Start now.

[Modern Dad @ModernxDad]

How most people view their dads..

[Pat Browder @patbrowder]

Amen.

[Steve 🇺🇸 @SteveLovesAmmo]

Imagine how much the national anthem means to this hero. 🇺🇸

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

Democrat Rep Ayanna Pressley went from a negative net worth to $8 million dollars since getting elected to Congress

She now has 5 rental properties, including one in Martha’s Vineyard, generating $350,000 annually from rent

Absolutely insane

Also her husband served 10 years in prison for drug trafficking