This morning’s Friday Harbor Remembrance Ceremony was quite moving as we heard from our own First Responders and leaders of the town and county. We heard from Detective Lachlan Buchanan who was a New York police officer 9/11/2001. His story was one of selfless service and bravery.We were encouraged to serve others today and all year in the “We Will” campaign.There are other ceremonies in our county today.Please show your respect publicly and privately.Pray for healing and peace.

Please also remember the Benghazi, Libya attacks one year ago today.The terrorist attack on our embassy occurred on this date as a reminder our global community holds enemies as well as friends.

God Bless America. God Bless Americans.

Michelle

September 6, 2013 Congress will vote soon on whether to authorize military force in response to the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons on civilians.I have not decided how I will vote. Before I do, I would like to hear from you.The evidence that the Syrian government used chemical weapons is convincing. I understand those who are skeptical, particularly with the memory of how the American public was offered defective intelligence in the run-up to the Iraq war. But the evidence on Syria is credible, and has been corroborated by analyses from France and the United Kingdom. Continued

Please read this amazing story:

(Sergeant Carter presented the Medal of Honor -U.S. Army photo)Commander In Chief Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor on Monday (C-SPAN) to Spokane native Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter for gallantry in battle in which eight U.S. Soldiers were killed and more than 25 were wounded out of a Troop of fifty-three when they were outnumbered eight to one defending a remote outpost in Afghanistan. The citation follows:  Continued

The “Affordable” Health Care Act

and What it Means to Us

                          Daniel Himebaugh-Pacific Legal Foundation

Roger Stark-Washington Policy Center

 Friday Sept 13, 6:00PM   Eastsound Fire Hall, Orcas Island-

Sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum

Saturday Sept 14, 6:00PM Potluck and 6:30PM Forum,San Juan Historical Museum-

Sponsored by the San Juan County Republicans

Volunteers needed for speaker lodging,set up and clean up

SJI bring a dish to share

Call Cindy Carter 376-2187 or Michelle Loftus 378-4738 for more information