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Auction for Children of KIA SEAL Aaron Vaughn
Need Some feedback Folks...
DATE: 07/28/2011 21:28:42 / MOOD: annoyed
About two (2) years ago I posted a blog here relating to my background, and specifically stating to EVERYONE that I was never a SEAL. Today I received a telephone call from a former SEAL that works hard to check out claims about fake SEALs. He was doing his job and I have NO issue with that at all. My issue is that the complaint was instigated by a former employee that I terminated for stealing money from my gym members and writing worthless checks for items he to told vendors he was purchasing for my business. I've been a loyal member here since the very first web-site, and I consider Mark D a friend. I've attempted to call him, but business has him swamped! My attorney advised me to let it pass as this guy is well-known locally for what he is. What do you think? Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, D
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Christmas & Vets.....
DATE: 12/10/2010 15:48:26 / MOOD: mellow
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LaNDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I HAD READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED? I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS SO WILLING TO FIGHT. SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY. THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, 'SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS!' THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP. I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT. THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.' ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. 'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,! AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.' This poem was written by a Marine.
New Member Screening
DATE: 10/26/2010 12:58:55 / MOOD: annoyed
I had five (5) new messages today from women looking for "dates/hook-ups..." This has NEVER been a hook-up site and it's getting to be a friggin' pain! I know it's impossible for the staff to vet every new member, but there MUST be some way to block these leeches that are ruining an awesome site. maybe a profile needs to be screened before it can be published, and the profile MUST include info that can be verified. Any thoughts?
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My High School DEPERs!
DATE: 05/11/2010 15:00:07 / MOOD: accomplished
Four of my High School DEPERs sent to my Boot Camp by local Recruiters are ready to ship! Two (2) going Army; one to the "10th Mountain", and the other Crypto school. One (1) NAVY (!) Nuclear School, and the last a "Coastie" heading off to "Rescue Swimmer" School! Those are the graduating seniors-still got a bunch of juniors and some college ROTC types, two full-time "Felt-head Snake Eaters" (Green Berets), a couple of other Florida National Guard people! Not to mention a whole bunch of hard core civilians! Proud of my entire crew!
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"Survivor" Audition
DATE: 03/27/2010 15:05:28 / MOOD: ecstatic
One of my Boot Camp "ladies", a local Flagler College student had a friend video her "audition tape" at my Boot Camp for the reality show "Survivor..." She just got word she is a finalist for the next taping! This girl is awesome and kicks ass! Will keep everyone apprised of her progress!
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Happy Holiday!
DATE: 12/21/2009 07:38:10 / MOOD: melancholy
To all my Great Friends, fellow members & all our military men & women...have a safe and wonderful holiday season....God Bless you all!
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Disabled SEAL & Family in Need
DATE: 05/25/3996 12:57:38 / MOOD: sympathetic
DanCnossen.org info@forgedclothing.com < em>Dan Cnossen "Aquathon" Fundraiser http://forgedclothing.myshopify.com/products/dan-cnossen-fundraiser -bandana If you have trouble opening above, check the spacing on the link-I noticed some of the letters spaced out wrong (usually the word bandana)-close them up and it goes to his fundraiser. Read this Hero's story and see what he and his family are going through. I got one of these bandanas-they're awesome! They are made by SEALs with 100% of the money going to this family. If you're going to hang here, support the people this is all about. God Bless America....
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I am Not/was Not A SEAL...
DATE: 10/09/2009 14:16:06 / MOOD: accomplished
I would like to stress to the members here and those just passing thru, that I have NEVER served as a United States Navy UDT/SEAL... I served with pride in the U.S. Navy, as a police officer, federal investigator, and finally a Contract Agent to one of the infamous "Alphabet Agencies" within our Government... I had the honor to train UDT-6, SEAL Teams 2 & 4 Operators as well as Army Special Forces & SWAT Team tactical Dive Teams. While "on contract" with the Government, while in a "UC legend", I used my experience with the Teams as part of my cover. The "badguys" were made to think I was a former SEAL. My objective; to be accepted as someone with combat & SPECOPs experience (which I had), and to gain their confidence and keep illegal weapons and explosives from making it into the hands of militant organizations within the United States. After over ten years of active "UC" contract work, I was IOD (Injured On Duty) in 1983 while on such an operation and remain on Federal Disability. Why this letter? I am proud to have several friends within the SEAL community. My Boot Camp is based upon the BUD/S format, and I have referred many young people to the Military SPECOPs pipelines. I do not want any mis-understandings; I am proud of my service and the efforts I putforth on behalf of our government. I am proud and appreciative of my association with the professionals here and do want to take away from what they lay on the line everyday. I am perfectly happy with providing proof of my government service to the staff here. Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated... Thanks, Dennis "DC" PS: No; this is NOT a Joke & and I'm NOT writing a book..(LOL!)
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