Some of us spend our lives in search of meaning. Some of us are, it is said, born great. But the word's greatest activists, organizers and leaders are those remarkable individuals who, through circumstances beyond their control or even initial awareness, rose to greatness out of empathy, a feeling of personal responsibility and a need to do "what was necessary."
Gary Sinise is a humble, serious actor whose role in a film, and whose subsequent visit to a veterans hospital moved him to the extent that he knew, in a moment of introspective clarity, that his life had a greater meaning, and that he had a greater role to play than in any film or television series. There is some footage of him in a televised interview at the end of this article
He has become a champion of veterans issues, wounded veterans, and giving aid, assistance and emotional support to those returning soldiers who have returned with scars and injuries, both external and internal. His greatest attribute as a champion, a leader, and a public personality, is his complete unhesitating willingness to lead by example. To show, by his own acts and deeds, that his cause is indeed a worthy one.
Before I forget, you might want to look up "The Wounded Warrior Project" at CrowdFunding Incubator (under Humanities and Charities), and give some money to that charity today. If the government is not going to do it, and if Gary Sinise, as a one-person army can't do it, we must give -- generously.
It's more than charity -- it is an investment in the present and future of Humanity. It is an act of compassion for young people whose lives need to be mended. It is a show of true American spirit. It is one more reason to know that you are a good person, and not another apathetic whiner who is part of the problem instead of being a part of the solution.
Do it. Do it now. Do it for those injured heroes. But most of all, do it to lessen the debt owned by you to your own conscience. Find it at CFI's CrowdFunding Incubator Site.
Gary is a great man. I wish that I could personally shake his hand. Perhaps some day I'll get that opportunity. But for today, right now, in this moment, I will give my support to him and to those about whom he cares so passionately.
I salute you, Lieutenant Dan.
Douglas E. Castle
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Those were the days when "Shock And Awe" truly meant "Shock And Awe." Despite his magnetic personality, Nikola Tesla's brilliance wasn't given its acknowledgement until after his demise. He died before his legend could be born. It is a pity that, with the exclusion of the field of espionage, a legend must be preceded by a death.
Having said this, I suspect that Tesla's spirit will never rest until society can determine the proper spelling of his first name -- "Nikola" or "Nicola"? I personally prefer the second one.
I'm also a tad jealous, as I doubt that they'll ever name a car after me (unless, of course they name it the Chrysler "Know-It-All". Fat chance.
Please DO read the exciting and fascinating related articles, at the bottom of this bulletin!
Douglas E. Castle