Comments on: Profiles in Courage: Major General David Blackledge

By: Maggie45

Maggie45 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:08:10 +0000

Leading from the front...God bless him. There's a soldier at Brooke who can use your prayers. He is 52 and what a fighter! Please pray. http://tinyurl.com/d8wxvy

By: johnDakota

johnDakota — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:43:35 +0000

Vietnam. It's a funny thing that The Watchmen pointed out that a loss in Vietnam would make this country go crazy, you have to say that that statement from an alternative universe has been proven right. You see, Vietnam was when this country learned to become ashamed and resentful against American force and power; our military.

That attitude was brought back during this current war. We need to understand that these American citizens for various reasons have took up arms to protect not only our freedoms but the freedoms of those that are weak and defenseless. This has always been the case and it was especially the case in Vietnam a "shameful war" that was a great defeat. But those brave men did not deserve the spit of hippies and the hate of the media. It was the politicians, professors and media that lack the courage(and hate our military) to take up arms for our and others freedom that failed us and our military, they, like always deserve our contempt not our troops. Our military has never failed us, our Government Has!

Now we see the same hate mongers using our troops as political blue chips and comedic material. Holding back or insulting our power and military to appease tyrants, Euro-Trash and I-Mac liberals is shameful whether you are an elected official or "entertainer", it is disrespect to all of us, our country and especially our troops.

Support your troops, respect our military and Really Love This Country!

By: space_commando

space_commando — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:10:42 +0000

Many other soldiers will benefit as he continues to lead by great example. Thanks for the latest post.

By: Sal Ruibal

Sal Ruibal — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:34:11 +0000

Salute! This shows us that its not the stars that makes the man, but the man that makes the stars. I would glady serve under Major General Blacklege.

By: Sanmon

Sanmon — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:23:34 +0000

Thanks for the posts that you do on this web site. It brings peoples mind thinking of the many great men and women that we have in this country. When we look to our elected officials we do not see honor or courage anymore. When we look at our service members all around, we see honor and courage. We see Americans willing to stand for what is right. Find a way to support our service members with the change our elected officials have left you!

By: StlDan

StlDan — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:16:39 +0000

As someone who spends a lot of time around V.A. Hospitals, I can tell you there are quite a few men and women like the General, they suffer quietly, but proudly.

By: dcase

dcase — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:59:22 +0000

The great tribute to the courage of these citizen warriors and the noble venture that was Operation Iraqi Freedom is that these are the future leaders of this country. The Obama- led left is already yesterday's news, a lagging, not leading indicator of the course the US will ultimately take. So, despair not- and celebrate Maj Gen Blackledge…

By: LawhawkSF

LawhawkSF — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:56:51 +0000

That was inspiring enough to get me on a bicycle. Of course where I live, I wouldn't have to go far to get all the exercise I need. In San Francisco, go a half-mile, up and down, up and down, up and down, and you're done for the week. Great story, great subject, American hero. Thanks for the article.