HAPPY 3rd BIG SISTER DAY SUSIE!!!!!!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Lieutenant Colonel James Parker (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 4, 1899, at Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands. His citation reads:

While in command of a small garrison repulsed a savage night attack by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, fighting at close quarters in the dark for several hours.

Private Pomeroy Parker (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1898, on board the USS Nashville. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Second Lieutenant Samuel I. Parker (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 18-19, 1918, near Soissons, France. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. During the attack the 2d and 3d Battalions of the 28th Infantry were merged, and after several hours of severe fighting, successfully established a frontline position. In so doing, a gap was left between the right flank of the French 153d Division on their left and the left flank of the 28th Infantry, exposing the left flank to a terrific enfilade fire from several enemy machineguns located in a rock quarry on high ground. 2d Lt. Parker, observing this serious situation, ordered his depleted platoon to follow him in an attack upon the strong point. Meeting a disorganized group of French Colonials wandering leaderlessly about, he persuaded them to join his platoon. This consolidated group followed 2d Lt. Parker through direct enemy rifle and machinegun fire to the crest of the hill, and rushing forward, took the quarry by storm, capturing 6 machineguns and about 40 prisoners. The next day when the assault was continued, 2d Lt. Parker in command of the merged 2d and 3d Battalions was in support of the 1st Battalion. Although painfully wounded in the foot, he refused to be evacuated and continued to lead his command until the objective was reached. Seeing that the assault battalion was subjected to heavy enfilade fire due to a gap between it and the French on its left, 2d Lt. Parker led his battalion through this heavy fire up on the line to the left of the 1st Battalion and thereby closed the gap, remaining in command of his battalion until the newly established lines of the 28th Infantry were thoroughly consolidated. In supervising the consolidation of the new position, 2d Lt. Parker was compelled to crawl about on his hands and knees on account of his painful wound. His conspicuous gallantry and spirit of self-sacrifice were a source of great inspiration to the members of the entire command.


The Wife has decided that Daniel will not turn 3 this year because she isn’t ready for him to grow up. Therefore, today we are celebrating Susie’s 3rd Big Sister Day!!!! It was on this day in 2011 that Susie was promoted to Big Sister status. So if you would like to wish Daniel a Happy Birthday, do so at your own risk. The Wife is crazy about this right now, so we at I’m just sayin… are here today to wish Susie a VERY Happy 3rd Big Sister Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We hope she has a great one!!!!!!