There is a huge rock in a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.
A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. The artist, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen is in the first photo.
I had seen this before; awesome just breath taking; what a talent, what a gift and tribute to the hero's past and present.Originally Posted by 67vet
"MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP SAFE THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE MILITARIES THAT FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOMS AND WAY OF LIFE, LEST WE NOT FORGET"Bill
Cool
I think it's cool to have a military section....You never know who's served time in the military.
Currently I'm an active duty Army SFC stationed at Camp Shelby, Ms.
Anyway good luck to all that are serving in Iraq/Afgan. You are in my prayers. Retirees I'm next to join the ranks...
Chris
Thanks for your service to our county Chris, and May God Bless and keep safe our brothers & sisters of the military around the free world, who fight and some have gave the ultimate in too many cases for the very freedoms that we all enjoy and some take for granite.
Bill
I was active duty AF from March 1981-April 1988, Air National Guard from 1988-present. To all my fellow servicemembers, past and present, I salute you. God Bless all of you.
Thank you for your service to our country. May GOD bless and keep all our service men & women safeI was active duty AF from March 1981-April 1988, Air National Guard from 1988-present. To all my fellow servicemembers, past and present, I salute you. God Bless all of you.
Bill
You all would have been really loved seeing one of the old football rallies we used to have, at some noon meal formations. As 250-300 Firsties (Seniors) owned Corvettes, bought every year from primarily Williams or Daniels Chevy in COS, the guys would drive the football team members around, circling the terrazo while the Cadet Wing would cheer and wave. I got to drive a friend's white '69, with an L-88, in one of the last held, I think. As the Vettes climbed in price, many cadets could no longer afford them and switched to the less expensive F-bodys, Jeeps, etc.
I served on the Class of 1973 car Committee and chaired the Autosports Club. We held a lot of autocrosses, running our Vettes, TR-6s, the occasional Lotus, etc. on courses set up in one of the lower parking lots. I even arranged a visit for a lecture/Q&A session with John Greenwood.
Many of the cadets, who, in those days, were forbidden to own a car until they became Firsties, upgraded their cars with BFG T/A Radials and aftermarket wheels. Some also bought Hooker header/sidepipes. We were allowed to get a low-rate loan from one or another bank, so about 25% of the class bought the $4-5000 Corvette; mostly new, but some used.
We studied hard and played hard; made fast, life long friends, including the Corvette. Sadly, we lost a few guys during weekend escapes, but the Vette's heavy steel frame and roll cage also saved a life or two. (RIP- Terry S. and John V.)
It'd sure be nice to be able to see this.
I flew C-141 Starlifters from CHS for over five years and married an AF Air Traffic Controller, from Altus AFB. (See: Love trumps Fraternization). Our oldest son is about to finish his military career as a Navy Lieutenant; a "Nuke" at the Washington Naval Shipyard. I had hundreds of the 101st Airborne and many U.S.A. jump trainees leave half way through the flight! I also got to fly that huge, four engine jet in the extremely exciting and demanding low level (100-300') radar-avoiding training ops at Red Flag. I still wonder what that guy in the old pickup, on that dusty road north of Vegas did when we zoomed, barely overhead him, at over 300 knots.
Rob, thanks for the forum.
Thanks for the Military idea/section Rob.. (USAF AD since 86), Bought my second vette (after returning from OEF in 02,first was a '97 C5 bought in 98). Staying on AD till they boot me out.... cheers.. great site..
ConCur with all the above Rob........
Thanks this is a great site......
USAF 20 years and 27 days......
Think about over the holidays the Men & Women of all free world Militaries that won't be home; keep them and their familes in your thoughts and prayers.
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES AF AMERICA AND OUR FRIENDS & ALLIES AS WELL AS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE MIITARIES THAT FIGHT AND DIE FOR OUR VERY FREEDOMS
Bill
President Abraham Lincoln as stated in the Gettysburg Address
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the
last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
"Defend Those That Defended Us"
Proud to be a Veteran
Thanks Bob, it's people like you that make us Vet's proud to have served. Thanks again, by the way I love this site being a new Vette owner.
LTC Spivey
US Army Retired
Welcome fellow Hoosier and vet, glad you have joined us. Also thank you for your service to our country Colonel
Bill
President Abraham Lincoln as stated in the Gettysburg Address
"From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the
last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain."
"Defend Those That Defended Us"
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