Noting Kenny Rogers in music memories

Legendary country singer Kenny Rogers dies at 81

I grew up not knowing or realizing there were very distinct genres of music since on Guam we had a very small, select, choice of radio stations. I only remember two…. KUAM and KSTO (K-Stereo). The stations played the different genres at different times of the day and night, so hell I listened to all of them.…

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Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash!

A shocking news headline popped up on my phone this morning. Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash today. His 13-year old daughter Gianna was also on-board and 4 others.

I’m not much of an NBA fan, but still, Kobe was a big name that went beyond basketball enthusiasts. What bit of NBA sports I did watch during his tenure had to do with watching the greats play, of which he was one.…

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President George H.W. Bush

President George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the united States, died on Nov 30, 2018.

I was in uniform when he was Vice President, and then elected President. That was the era of the Panama invasion and the Gulf War (Desert shield/Desert Storm). He was at the helm for both. He, as of today, was the last of the war hero presidents who served on active duty, and he saw combat.…

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Aloha and Adios Sen John McCain

Sen McCain, I mourn your passing today. You have always represented the best of the best in government, exemplifying the utmost in integrity in all you did, in undeniable honesty to our country, to yourself, in all you did. You are the last of a breed of statesmen of whom I looked up to, applauded, and respected. As an Army retiree who enlisted during the cold war, I looked upon you as a hero always.…

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