Why I love Jacksonville, NC

There are many reasons why I love Jacksonville, but today the main reason I do was proven over and over again. In Jacksonville, people come together as one despite whether they are civilian or military. When someone degrades the military, everyone riles together to show their support for the troops that allow people to support their views so freely.

I am the daughter of a Marine, the friend of many Marines, the niece of an Admiral and the "aunt" to quite a few military brats. I don't appreciate people degrading my family, as I am sure all military personnel and dependents can agree with. I certainly don't take kindly to anyone disgracing the American flag by dancing on it or wearing it, and I sure as hell don't appreciate signs that call the USMC "Marine Corpse" or "fags."

The Marine Corps, like any branch of the military, supports one another from the day of enlistment until the day that service member, whether active or not, dies and then they support that member's family. They cannot be judged on the acts of one or two of their family members. If they are to be judged, we should judge them on the acts of those Marines that help rebuild veteran's homes, volunteer throughout the community and help clean up Jacksonville.

Until the day we are all judged by the positives instead of the negatives, I don't want to hear a thing about the Marine Corps. Especially not anything that is thanking God for IEDs and their deaths.







Support our troops rally draws a crowd

People drive across state to celebrate military

in the last month

So, I obviously haven't had time to blog lately. Classes began, so I've worked 40 plus hours the last few weeks on top of taking four classes. Needless to say, I've been exhausted but I absolutely love life. I was doing the editorial assistant job from Jan. 2 until yesterday on top of being the Onslow/Jacksonville reporter.

So, yesterday and today I took an early absence and came home to do homework. Yesterday I did Social Problems and the Family, then today I wrote my paper for Social Problems. I'm about to do British Lit then tomorrow's Algebra.

This weekend, Westboro Baptist Church comes to protest the "filthly lawless marine corps." There are two pro-military rallies as well, which I get to cover while Heather goes to the protest. I'm excited. It'll be busy for a weekend which works out great.

And on that note, it's time for dinner. I'll post again soon!

A month of catching up

Updated stories, obviously it's been a while:



Dec. 30: OMH launches health Web page

Jan. 1: Field of Greens and Good fortune

Jan. 2: Area motorists settle in for latest round of gas hikes

Jan. 3: New year includes new leaders for Salvation Army

Jan. 6: Public water access gets flowing for 60 residents

Jan. 7: Airport officials have fond feelings for 2007

Jan. 8: Children learn about the world

Jan. 9: Board hears proposal for Clyde Erwin

Jan. 9: ONWASA lays out plans for water

Jan. 9: Clyde Erwin pitched as possible magnet school

Jan. 10: Chamber hands out top honors

Jan. 12: A model for other middle schools

Jan. 13: Hospital stocking shingles vaccine

Jan. 13: Area shoppers will get another option with new Wal-Mart opening Wednesday

Jan. 14: Mother dies after stabbing

Jan. 15: ONWASA has water projects on tap

Jan. 15: ONWASA, base hook up

Jan . 15: Police: Man's attack on parents seems unprovoked

Jan. 15: Center: Reporting rape not easy

Jan. 17: Newest Wal-Mart opens for business

Jan. 19: 'Never should have happened'

Jan. 19: Wishing MLK a happy birthday

Jan. 19: 'She was just a wonderful person'

Jan. 21: Group seeking local stories

Jan. 24: Needed help for caregivers