Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino

🇺🇸/🇩🇴Father, Author, Fr. Police and Army Sergeant. Presidential Citizens Medal and Congressional Gold Medal.

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

Five years ago, Sgt. Gonell bravely protected our democracy during the Capitol attack. His sacrifices have left him struggling with injuries and financial hardship. Let’s honor his courage by supporting his recovery. Every donation counts. Please share and contribute to help him rebuild his life. https://t.co/7m6AvuX6RA

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

He ain’t lying

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

REPUBLICAN SEN. TILLIS: “What Freakin’ parallel universe did I wake up in? You’re telling me — if it’s true — damaging the reflecting pool lining is something Pirro wants to prosecute… yet they’re releasing people who pled guilty to assaulting officers?”

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

Fatherhood comes without a manual. It’s amazing how much this little man changed my life. I’m proud of the young man he’s becoming. Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads.

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[Molly Ploofkins @Mollyploofkins]

Understanding Trump's Surrender to Iran: A Quick Guide

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

The American Experiment | Official Trailer | Netflix https://t.co/XuxJmUboyh via @YouTube

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

ABOUT The American Experiment:
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series from Luminant and Playtone reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation’s founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves? Directed by Brian Knappenberger (Turning Point) and featuring an extraordinary range of voices including former vice presidents and cabinet officials, current and former members of Congress, a former Supreme Court justice, leading historians, tribal chiefs, military experts, and thought leaders across the political spectrum, the series presents uniquely bipartisan, wide-ranging, and deeply informed conversations about the origins and future of American democracy. Tracking the years leading up to the Revolution through the drafting of the Constitution and the first American presidency, The American Experiment explores how a nation built on an untested idea has continued to wrestle with the foundational contradictions of slavery, liberty, individual power, and minority representation — and how American democracy has been built, challenged, and reimagined over the course of two and a half centuries. Cinematic in scope and urgently relevant, The American Experiment reveals how the debates that defined the country’s founding era still shape the United States, posing a pivotal question at a moment of profound division: Can this extraordinary experiment endure? The series is executive produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Brian Knappenberger, and Sarah Huisenga.

#TheAmericanExperiment
@Netflix

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

I’m looking forward to @netflix’s new documentary which I had the honor of participating in with a voiceover. #TheAmericanExperiment
https://t.co/3nvZWtT6nx

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

😂

[PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes]

Melania was born in Yugoslavia which was a third world country

[NBA @NBA]

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆

New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history!

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

Exactly where they should all be all along.

[GOP Ls @GOP__Ls]

🚨 NEW: 97 pardoned Jan. 6 rioters have already been returned to prison for new crimes.

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

@Retired_CFO Not at all. That’s your stupid understanding. Notable American figures/individuals regardless of race should be commended and highlighted. You should read up on the contributions Mr James did to our country.

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

During the campaign, Trump asked African American people “what do you have to lose”. Well how about black history and their accomplishments. SMH.

[tim russ @timruss2]

Yeah. Gotta make sure those minorities aren’t recognized for their contributions to the country.

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

Funny that the people taking it down are Latinos. Amazing

[WABJ - Washington Association of Black Journalists @WABJDC]

Donald Trump’s name is being removed from the Kennedy Center right now

Via @DCNewsNow

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

This shit. Law and order they say.

[DevilDog Diaries🇺🇲 @cjdelgross]

Daily reminder of exactly what January 6th was—and what it wasn't.

What it WAS:
• A violent breach of the U.S. Capitol building.
• An attempt to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
• An assault that left over 140 police officers injured.
• A multi-million dollar path of destruction to historic property.
• A federal crime resulting in over 1,000 court convictions.

What it WASN'T:
• A peaceful, patriotic, prayer event.
• A "Deep State" setup staged by undercover federal agents and Nancy Pelosi.
• A fabricated media event with "faked" audio and video.
• An inside job instigated or led by Antifa operatives.

The insurrection was fully documented by the rioters themselves through their own livestreams, text messages, and social media boasts. Facts Matter
#j6 #Neverforgiveneverforget

[Tom Dreisbach @TomDreisbach]

As the Trump DOJ mass-deletes government information about the Jan. 6 cases, reminder that you can still access NPR's database covering every single prosecution.

We also provide access to hundreds of videos presented in court.

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

https://t.co/n2BJGYR3Cu

[Staff Sergeant Gonell, Aquilino @SergeantAqGo]

They didn't want to award the Capitol Police a medal or a plaque but want to reward the people who orchestrated and took part in the violence that injured me and ended my career. In the name of national reconciliation, they pardoned the same rioters who attacked us and now being rewarded for the violence they inflicted on us the officers.

They are trying to make the lives of the rioters whole or better than before they assaulted us. Yet to the officers, no apology, no compensation, no acknowledgment of the bravery and sacrifice we made to protect “each of your representatives” regardless of what party they belong.

Why did we risk our lives for then?
What a betrayal this is to us and to the rule of law days after “police week”.