Tag Archives: bravery

Celebration of a Hero’s Too Short Life

Posted on July 14, 2017 by annetbell

July 4, 2017 is an Independence Day we will never forget. That is why I chose it. All eleven of the the family were in Cambridge UK at the American Cemetery to celebrate the life of my oldest brother George, … Continue reading →

Posted in American history, family, history, service, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 82nd Airborne Division, bravery, D-Day 1944, family, family history, Heroes, paratrooper, sacrifice, stories | 14 Comments

A Letter from the Allied Commander and Brave Soldiers

Posted on September 19, 2016 by annetbell

[AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio] Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bravery, D-Day, General Eisenhower, love, loyalty, sacrifice, World War II | 4 Comments

Hero Haus. . . . . . the Brave German Shepherd

Posted on May 15, 2016 by annetbell

My forever dog friend, Thelma was part Shepherd but looked like a gray wolf. German Shepherds are reported to be the second most intelligent breed with Border Collies being the first. And GS are known for their love and loyalty … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged bravery, dogs, German Shepherd, Haus the German Shepherd, Hero, loyalty, rattlesnake | 13 Comments

Patel Fights Off Robber with a Hammer !

Posted on March 9, 2016 by annetbell

This Indian woman named Bhumik Patel (yes from the Gujurat Patels) fearlessly if not foolishly fought off a robber with a hammer in a store in Georgia. She said she was not scared at all because her Hindu god was … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Bhumik Patel, brave shopkeeper, bravery, fights off robber, Georgia, immigrant, India, Indian, Patel clan, USA | 2 Comments

Moderate Marching Muslims

Posted on December 30, 2015 by annetbell

Muslims hold anti-ISIS rally in London in Inspirational / News / Terrorism / UK News— by Janine Griffiths— December 13 Akashic Times photo from the Mirror article from Akashic times Thousands of Muslims have staged marches in London … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged bravery, courage, Moderate Muslims opposing terrorism, Muslim marchers in London against Isis, protesting terrorism, Terrorism has no religion | 6 Comments

Glasgow Heroes

Posted on November 19, 2015 by annetbell

Many of you may not remember this terrorist attack on Glasgow airport in the summer of 2007. The day before, another cell attempted car bombs that failed in London. I remember because we were in a Dublin hotel spending the … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, bravery, bright, educated terrorists, Glasgow airport attack, London, medical doctors, Paris, Scottish heroes, terror, terrorism, travel | 1 Comment

Young Men. . . . .

Posted on October 2, 2015 by annetbell

More tragic news about a school shooting in Oregon State yesterday. The shooter was described as a loner, living with his mother, uncomfortable with people, and seen wearying the same army clothes day in and day out. He shall remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged A Paratrooper's Faith, Afghanistan, anger, bravery, Cambridgeshire, Corporal Martin Windmill, Geprge B Tullidge III, guns, Hero, Military Cross, Normandy, paratrooper, shooting in Oregon Community College, Young men | 33 Comments

A Good Samaritan Saves a Stranger

Posted on October 24, 2014 by annetbell

This “angel unaware” appeared from nowhere, and risked his life to save the man who lived in this burning house. It is always mysterious how some people so easily neglect their own safety to “love their neighbor , as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged bravery, fire department, Fresno Fire, Good Samaritan, inspiration, Love your neighbor as you love yourself, rescue, stranger saves man | Leave a comment

October Memories after 9/11/01, A Different New York

Posted on October 8, 2014 by annetbell

← My Story. . . . .9/11/01 New Yorkers Have Spoken → This is history, and I think meaningful, at least to me. There are so many challenges we are going through today, similar to these days in October 2001. Posted originally … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged bravery, Bronx Zoo, firemen, flag, Heroes, New York City, October 2001, patriotism, silence, theater, USA | Leave a comment

My Story . . . . . . . . 9/11/01

Posted on September 11, 2014 by annetbell

Reblog from September 11, 2013 by annetbell It was a Tuesday and a crystal clear fall morning, September 11, 2001. My sixth graders were in art first period, and I was doing planning for the week. The principal popped in and said, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 9/11/01, attack, bravery, first responders, Heroes, lower Manhattan, never forget, New York City, planes, World Trade Center | 19 Comments