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This is the last post before the inauguration on Wednesday. I hope there will not be any bad news from that day. I live in Salem, Oregon, which is the state capital of Oregon. Protesters are already starting to show up and they are carrying weapons.
They are peaceful at the moment, but I am afraid they will have plans for Wednesday.
The Capital is well fortified this week. Hopefully the show of force will cause the protesters to stay peaceful.
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In our nation’s capital 25,000 National Guard troops have been called up to protect the capital. That is five times more troops than there are in Afghanistan, and Iraq combined.
High fences have been put up. Windows covered. The congress men and women have been put on alert.
The actual inauguration site is also well fortified. They are only allowing a few people to come, and they will be spaced apart correctly.
This is be the most unusual inauguration in the history of our country.
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I heard a person say, “If they need that many troops there, it must be the wrong person becoming president.”
I ungently ask you not to go to any capitals and protest. There will be clashes, and people hurt.
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I had a great experience with the Oregon National Guard on Thursday. They are doing vaccine shots for the COVID virus at our State fairgrounds, which is in my home city of Salem.
My wife and I went to try to get a dose. There were thousands trying to get into the parking lots. There were directors moving cars in the right direction.
We parked our car and saw people running to a building. We knew that was where they were giving the shots.
We got to the end of the line and I had my walker, because it was going to be a long wait, and could sit down.
I did set down, because the race to get to the building, exhausted me. I also had my Army hat on.
Then out of no where a PFC National Guardsman came through the crowd and told me and my wife to follow him. He took us to a side door and escorted us to a side area where they were giving shots for those who may have handicaps.
We sat down, and five minutes later we got our shots. There were hundreds of people waiting for the shots, and we were done in less than an hour.
Did the walker cause this soldier to feel pity, or was it the Army hat he could see in the mob of people?
I think it was both. It was a brother helping another brother.
When we left there were still people in line outside that were in the line when we were there.
Maybe it was not fair to get moved up in front of so many people. Some of you may think so, but there was a caring trooper that made it all possible.
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How are you doing? Have been able to get your shot? I hope so.
Are you holding up under all this chaos? Does the scene seem to scary right now?
Not to worry, my friend there are over 10,970 fellow veterans here and they all have your back.
If the road is too long and rough GET HELP!
Here is a toll free number to call 24/7. It has highly qualified counselors there to help, and it is all free.
Do not take on this crazy world alone!
1-800-273-8255 Option # 1
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Remember:
You are never alone.
You are never forsaken.
You are never unloved.
And above all…never, ever, give up!
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