Black & Gold Blog

This Black & Gold Blog entry is dedicated to all the men and women of the United States Military and their families.  These modern day heroes, who faithfully serve their country and risk their very lives to ensure our freedom night and day, deserve the utmost respect irregardless of which side of any political fence you may reside.  Just remember, when you are sleeping soundly at night....they're not....and that's why you can.

This Steeler fan believes that all American citizens have an obligation to show respect and support for all who serve in the military, past, present and future, especially those valiantly fighting for freedom in Iraq.  I would also like to point out one person in particular that I feel embraces the spirit of being a proud American.  He is my cousin, US Army Sergeant Dave Carr out of Ft. Sill Oklahoma, who has and will again successfully lead his men through yet another tour of duty in Iraq. 

Dave's character already shines brightly by virtue of his leadership role in the US Army.  But this past Christmas he showed his true colors as a great friend and relative.  You see, Dave is a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan. (OK so he's not perfect)   And me, being a Steeler loyalist living in Texas for decades, well let's just say the sparks are always there at the annual family holidays. 

One of our traditions is each year is names are drawn randomly for each person to hand make one gift for their "secret" name drawn.  Dave drew my name.  "Oh crap!" "I gotta make a gift for a Steeler fan?"  I believe that was his initial thought.  But like the true leader he is, he fought off the urge to make something that said "LOSERS" and he made for me a one-of-a-kind Pittsburgh Steeler Terrible Towel as shown in the photos.  As if that wasn't enough, my cousin, with the entire family as witness, proclaimed if the Steelers win the Super Bowl, he'll personally update the towel to reflect that victory as well.  Now, I'm fairly sure he meant Super Bowl XXXIX at the time which unfortunately didn't happen. (I'm only just now coming to grips with that reality).  But as far as I'm concerned, when the Steelers win Super Bowl XL, I'll be paying a little visit to my favorite cousin, Dave and bring with me a nice sewing kit.

Thank you very much Dave for my awesome Terrible Towel and most importantly thanks to you and all the men and women of our Armed Forces for all you've done for our country.

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