David Grove, Fake War Hero Washington, DC —Most true heroes I’ve met are somewhat slow to talk about their exploits to strangers. Okay, I will make an exception for decorated politicians. There are cemeteries filled real heroes. There are lots real heroes that have never been recognized for their selfless acts.  We give medals, admiration and our thanks to those who risked life and limb to save others. Then there is the valor thief who brags about dangerous missions and exploits that never happened. These are total jerks that con their way through life. They do this to get employment, trust and attention from potential sex partners. There is usually some kind of ill-gotten gain involved.  Thankfully today there are military databases that list those who have won distinguished awards that can be used to expose some of the fraudsters.  I served my country as an Army Medical corpsman in Cold War Germany somehow escaping combat in Viet Nam . Frankly the...

Torquay, UK —Her name was Eileeen Nearn and on September 2, she died without known relatives. Social workers discovered her amazing history through documents, photos and medals they found in her flat. Nearne or "Agent Rose" as she was known was exactly what screenwriters search for to make blockbuster films. However this humble and unassuming woman died in near obscurity, despite her incredible service to her country and demonstrated ability to repeatedly escape and survive. They will now bury her with national honors. My question is which, A List Hollywood, femme fatale will play Nearne in the movie? Learn more about “Agent Rose” right here.

Chicago, IL —For 32 years Patti DeLuna , 61 has been in the skies serving passengers for three different airlines. The past 14 of those years have been with American Airlines . Patti had a little secret; she knew how to do more than serve peanuts and drinks. She learned how to fly airplanes long ago. Being a commercial airline pilot was impossible in DeLuna’s younger days because you could not get the job without being a military pilot first regardless of experience or training. DeLuna went ahead and got a commercial pilot's rating anyway in 1970 and several years later became a flight attendant. Monday was hardly a different day for DeLuna as a mid-air medical emergency developed in the cockpit. The First Officer was stricken and unable to assist the Captain with the landing of that little Boeing 767 airship . After an announcement for pilots on board the plane got no results DeLuna sprang into action and took over the First Officer’s duties like the pro she is. Although she ha...

Simi Valley, CA —In the Bolshevik Collective of Caliornia there is a real monument to freedom and liberty. It is the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Saturday night this wonderful place was filled with 43 surviving recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Along with these heroes was a large contingent of patriotic entertainers. Many I recognized instantly by face and name and many more that that I’ve seen in so many films and TV shows. There were theatrical agents, producers and directors from the Right thinking side of entertainment. An in the mix excitingly beautiful women were everywhere. The hosts, presenters and those honored included former First Lady, Nancy Reagan , General David Petraeus , WWII hero and actor, Charles Durning , CNN combat reporter, the lovely Alex Quade , Gary Sinise, Tom Sellak, David j. McIntyre, Jr . and Bruce Brereton . I reflected on my two years as an Army medical corpsman in Germany holding off the Russians during the Viet Nam War. I was in...

New York, NY —So many fine men and women went to war protecting our freedom only to return to an ungrateful nation. Some of the old vets outlive the important people in their lives and are all alone. 68th Precinct Officer, Susan Porcello responded to a 911 call only to meet someone that would change both of their lives, an elderly marine. Susan, you did not risk your life or take a bullet but you are every bit a hero. Your story made my day and I think many of my readers.