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As we look back on the tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma last May, we still mourn the precious lives taken, neighborhoods destroyed and communities shaken. Despite a heartbreaking tragedy, especially for those living in my hometown of Moore, Oklahomans proved their resilience and the rest of the nation supported us every step of the way.
A year later, our state is stronger and recovery continues to look better each day, but this would not be possible without those who navigated the tragedy, responding immediately and with great urgency during the critical first hours.
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat - Barry Porterfield
A few dozen of Pauls Valley’s band members are about to get very patriotic with a special trip that hits the road in just a few days.
Their destination is the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.
Planned for some time now the band will take part in a national parade on Memorial Day right down Constitution Avenue.
“This is something I thought would be important for the kids, not so much on the performance but the historical aspect,” said band director Drew Etheredge.
It’s now been nearly two years since our nation learned about the heartbreaking tragedy that claimed American lives in Benghazi, Libya. On the twelfth anniversary of September 11, four innocent Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, were murdered during what we later learned was a terrorist attack on our consulate. Coincidentally just weeks before the presidential election, the Administration’s explanation to the American people changed dramatically, justifiably causing suspicion of a political cover up.
The majority of Americans look at Washington with great frustration because they feel like Congress isn’t being productive or doing anything of real value. Despite this declining confidence in the lawmaking process, it’s important to realize that there have been several substantive bills that have become law and still other pieces of legislation that patiently await the action by the Senate and President Obama.