6 posts from 2009

On the Radio

Trevor owns an XM Radio and was on XM Radio
Evidence of surging interest across the country was proven this week when the nationally syndicated radio talk show, The Randi Rhodes Show contacted Trevor for an interview. Randi was on vacation, but famed talk show host, Johnny Wendell fondly described as the"Crowbar of Closed Minds", spent some time with Trevor. The conversation was lively, starting out with why republicans would never allow themselves to come on a show like Randi's. Johnny, an independent like Trevor is seeking common ground, answers and solutions.This can only be done by talking to everyone. Other topics discussed were Arkansas, the petition process for Trevor to get on the ballot, and health care. In the next few weeks we hope to have a copy of the interview posted.

Around the World

24 Countries and 46 States and 94 Cities and Towns in Arkansas
We know! We were amazed also. To have that many people interested in supporting Trevor and his efforts in less than 50 days is overwhelming. The number of email and positive responses we get everyday lets us know we are on the right track. Below we included three maps highlighting the interest. We anticipate our next newsletter will go out to over 10,000 people.

If you are wondering why Trevor gets so much interest out if the country; there are two reasons. As a Green Beret, he knows many soldiers who are currently deployed all over the world.Trevor has also worked with members of various Armed Forces during the Global War on Terror.

Furthermore, every year, Arkansas is the host of the Armed Forces Skilled at Arms Marksmanship competitions. Last year Trevor was selected to be the liason for the various NATO Countries that participated. The event is hosted by the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center at Camp Robinson, North Little Rock. NGMTC also hosts the Winston P. Wilson Warfighter Combat Sustainment Exercise at the same time. This grueling event pits the best combat marksmanship teams from National Guard units in 50 states, four territories as well as Regular Army, Marines and various other invited US military organizations. This will be the 39th year of the event.

Trevor who has been assigned to NGMTC off and on since 1996 is considered by many to be one of the most qualified combat long distance shooters in the Arkansas Guard. He started working as an Army Scout Sniper instructor,and assisted in developing new long distance shooting techinques used on the battlefield to this day. One of his peer/mentors he has worked with is Dan Norwood, the last gunsmith in the Air Force. Norwood is the current president of the Association of Marksmen for the National Guard (AMNG). Last year, Trevor was recalled to active duty in the Arkansas Air Guard to serve as the acting officer in charge of the Close Precision Engagement Course (CPEC), the Air Force's school of long distance shooting. He was also selected as the only officer out of 22 assigned to NGMTC to accompany the Commander of NGMTC in representing the National Guard at the annual Infantry Conference held at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure. Abraham Lincoln's famous statement is the reason that Great Americans was founded one year ago on Veterans Day. But we also need to listen and learn from those who have risked their lives to defend our nation. They are messengers of truths about courage, freedom, and sacrifice that are essential to our survival. The voices in these videos have something to teach all of us.

Matt Daniels
Creator & Executive Producer

 

Medal of Honor - Portraits of Valor:

The Medal of Honor was created to give expression to Lincoln's words about heroism.  Not surprisingly, those who have received the Medal of Honor talk about freedom as something precious. Their stories remind us that the lessons of freedom need to be relearned by every generation. 

Army Staff Sergeant Jessica Clements has more wisdom than most people many times her age.  She earned it by recovering from combat injuries in Iraq that gave her a 2% survival rate. She says that her suffering taught her to love our country and to value the sacrifices of all those who came before her.

Men and women who are parents, spouses, sons and daughters leave their families behind when they volunteer to defend our freedoms. Listen to their voices as they return home to their families and you'll understand why they deserve to be honored as Great Americans. 

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