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Please join and support HEROES Act of 2005

Jan 15th 2005MichaelPolitics & Pro America & War

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has stated that he is introduce a bill to improve the way we treat our military families.

In this press release Here he commits to intrudicing a bill to honor military familys. in the next session of congress.

“We must be generous when a soldier gives his or her life in our nation’s defense,” Sessions said. “We can and should do much more for these heroes. This bill will fix a number of serious inadequacies in our compensation policies, and I will insist that we act on it soon.”

Everyone need to go here or here and write a letter to your members of Congress.
Here is my letter to my members of Congress:

I am contacting my members of Congress regarding an issue of concern to me. HEROES Act of 2005

“Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions recently told members of the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce that he plans to push legislation that would revamp and enhance death benefits for military personnel and their families.”

There are several bloggers like me that think the way we treat our families left behind is just a disgrace. One of these is fellow blogger Bill Faith at smalltownveteran has made a promise to a girl named Briana that lost her dad in the war. Please read it here.
http://smalltownveteran.typepad.com/posts/2004/11/caring_for_thos.html and here http://smalltownveteran.typepad.com/posts/2004/12/i_havent_forgot.html

“I want a “Brianna” bill passed in the next Congress. Republicans: Help me because it’s the right thing to do. Democrats: Help me because it will make going to war more expensive. Just help me.” Bill First taken for a post here:

http://smalltownveteran.typepad.com/posts/2004/11/caring_for_thos.html

We can all win in this one and really take care of the people that protect our way of life.

I ask that you join the effort of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions in supporting HEROES Act of 2005

Sincerely,

Michael
http://flightpundit.com

Update: Bill has more new information here and here and here and here

Update II: Bill sent this update today: Congressman Terry Everett, R-Alabama states he will introduce the Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service (HEROES) Act in the next session also.

Write your letter today!

Past a copy of your letter into the comments for others can follow suit.

4 Comments »

4 Responses to “Please join and support HEROES Act of 2005”

  1. Small Town Veteran on 16 Jan 2005 at 00:48 #

    Contacting Your Legislators
    Thank you SgtMgr at The Quonset Hut for

  2. Small Town Veteran on 16 Jan 2005 at 01:37 #

    I haven’t forgotten, Brianna — Updated 2005.01.15
    I made you a promise, young lady, and I’m not going to forget about it. I’ll have to spend some time on other things, and I’ll have to slow down to eat and sleep now and then, but I’ll keep

  3. Bill Faith on 16 Jan 2005 at 04:38 #

    Michael, don’t know if you’ve seen this yet or not:
    http://wwwc.house.gov/everett/news/releases/military/release_011405.asp

    Alabama Congressman Terry Everett is introducing House legislation to go with the Lieberman/Sessions bill in the Senate.

  4. Jackie Ferguson on 05 Feb 2005 at 07:41 #

    To whom it may concern:

    I am a widow of a soldier. My husband was injured in the line of duty and passed away due to the injuries. My husband was stateside when his injuries occurred and was determined to be in the line of duty. I am very grateful for the support and benefits I have received since the loss of my husband.

    I am writing to express my opinion about the possibility of increase in the survivor benefits. I understand that they will only apply to those soldiers that have lost their lives in a war zone. I find it hard to believe that anyone would suggest that one soldier’s life is more valuable than another. Service during combat is not the only honorable service to our country.

    In times of conflict many Americans can be seen flying flags, writing songs and giving speeches about patriotism and the love for our military and their sacrifices. As a military family, we fly our flags and service ribbons all day, everyday. We know that not only in times of conflict but every day our military men and women give 100%. The soldier as well as the family gives a lot to this country, so the soldier is prepared for each mission. I do not see how my loss is any less significant than any other family. It is not only my loss but a loss of the Army as a whole.

    The soldiers train, attend school, teach others to be skilled soldiers, provide peace keeping missions, fight the war on drugs, natural disaster relief and perform their duty. These are things that are done everyday by every soldier. To distinguish between a soldiers whose life is more valuable than another’s I cannot imagine how that can be done.

    We should show appreciation for all soldiers and their families. It does not take war for a soldier to be doing their duty or for a family to be important. We stand by our soldiers when they leave for a tour in Korea, peace keeping in Kosovo, fighting the war on drugs in the Bahamas or South America, and travel for training missions. Even when they are going to the range or to jump from a plane, we as families stand by our soldier. All of these things are necessary for a prepared military.

    The next time you are around a child ask them to define “going to the field.” Most children will reply a place on a farm, or a place to play football, soccer, or baseball. Ask a military child they will say where mom or dad works. Just because all of our soldiers are not in combat zones does not mean they do not contribute or play a valuable roll in the Army as a whole.

    Being a military family is not easy; if it was easy everyone would do it. We do not complain about the stresses of deployments or the long periods of time away from family. This is what we do. I love what we did, where we did it, when and how our lives revolved around something so great. As families we give a lot of ourselves, not just the service member but the entire family. What my family has offered to our country is no less than any other family.

    Army of One. That is the motto of the Army. The Army functions as a unit, as one. Then how can it be that one part is more valuable than another.
    Each individual that enters the Army sign the same contract and are expected to perform their duty throughout their enlistment. They all receive the same training and are prepared in the same way to do their job. When a man or woman enlists they know up front that they might give their life in the line of duty. With that said, how can a distinction be made that one life is more valuable than another?

    Losing my husband has been a hard road to walk but I will continue down this road with my son. The hardships that my son and I experience are as real as any other family. Please think about what I have said and consider that our loss is not any less than that of any other military family. The soldiers’ duty where ever it takes them is all part of the big picture and everyone is equally important.

    I would appreciate any information about this topic.

    Thank you for your time and consideration,
    Jackie and Spencer Ferguson