TheDeeZone History

D-Day

Due to my crazy schedule I almost missed posting something. Many thanks to the Big Guy's grandfather and others who were there on June 6, 1944. General Dwight D. Eisenhower's message to the troops before embarking: Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward … Continue reading D-Day

TheDeeZone History, Thanksgiving

A Brief History of Thanksgiving

 The first Thanksgiving was observed the fall of 1621. Governor Bradford decreed there should be a day of thanks to celebrate harvest.(1) During colonial days thanksgiving was celebrated after the fall harvest however there was no uniform observance until October 1777. In 1789 George Washington became the first president to declare a Thanksgiving holiday.(2) Journalist … Continue reading A Brief History of Thanksgiving

TheDeeZone History, Holidays

Memorial Day: Thank You

Thank to all who have served or are currently serving our country. The Honor Flight Network , a non-profit organization, sponsors honor tour for our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. Currently, priority is given to World War II veterans and terminally ill veterans.

TheDeeZone History, Photography

What is it? — Answer

Now for the answer to yesterday's Sky Watch Friday. The answer it a palmetto. Now you may be wondering how that got in the air.  Well ....scroll down. The palmetto was a casualty of the Battle of Olustee Re-Enactment. The reenactment of the Battle of Olustee is an annual event occurring the weekend closets to … Continue reading What is it? — Answer

TheDeeZone Bible, Christmas, History

History of Christmas

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Although many of the traditions associated with Christmas and even the day on which is celebrated have pagan origins. Most likely Christ was not born on December 25th. The weather conditions at that time of the year would have made it unlikely Mary & Joseph would … Continue reading History of Christmas

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Never Forget

It was a day that changed the world... Pray for ... Our country The survivors The families of the fallen For our adversaries (Matthew 5:43-48)

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Thoughts to Ponder

"It is when people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." Patrick Henry 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. (Psalm 111:10, New International Version)