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Terry Longpre

MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_MAY 24, 2013

Published on May 24, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
In God I Trust Recently we as a Nation have been besieged by what appears to be an attack on media outlets, taxpayers and the military by the administration.   I want to address each area with my personal opinion.   Benghazi It appears the government knew prior to the attack U.S. Consulate in Benghazi it was coming and still failed to protect those inside the ending with the deaths of four U.S. Americans, one of which was an Ambassador.   The basic gist of the hearings involving this incident is who knew, when and why wasn’t Chris Stevens and…
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THINGS MY MOTORCYCLE HAS TAUGHT ME

Published on May 22, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Things My Motorcycle has Taught Me The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror. People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy, no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible. Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul. Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. Life may begin at 40, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 80 mph! You start the game of life with a full pot o' luck and…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_MAY 10, 2013

Published on May 10, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Bradenton Veterans Park First of all I made a mistake in last week’s column. Here are the corrected sentences. “It’s not the weapons that are killing innocent people; it’s the person behind the trigger who is. Notice I said ‘innocent’ people in the previous sentence.”   I woke up last Tuesday and read in the Bradenton Herald where some unknown person(s) damaged the Bradenton Veterans Park which is situated near the new skateboard facility along the River Walk Park.   I have to tell you I take the damage very personally due to the fact my family have three bricks…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_MAY 3, 2013

Published on May 3, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
I Did Build It I am 66 years old. I grew up here in Manatee County and “I did build my own life” through the teachings of God, my parents, neighbors, teachers and supervisors over the years. I don’t need Washington to tell me how to be a better person by my helping everyone else in the United States as well as all over the world.   I have hunted and owned weapons for the vast majority of my life, that doesn’t make me a bad person. However it does make me feel safer insomuch I can protect myself and…
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THIN BLUE LINE

Published on April 26, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
While I was sitting in church Sunday listening to our Pastor he said we as a church should pray for those killed and injured as well as law enforcement and first responders who were involved in the Boston bombing. One thing I found interesting was the fact that he said most people ran for safety however there were those who ran towards the explosions, which included many civilians That statement struck a chord with me as having been in law enforcement for twenty-seven years. Those in that chosen field are a breed much different than the average citizen. They are…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_APRIL 19, 2013

Published on April 19, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
What Happened To … ?  In recent months I have tried to keep my head from exploding like Mt. Vesuvius wherein it seems we have been inundated with one major catastrophe after another according to our leaders.   It also appears each time too many questions are asked regarding areas of concern such as Fast and Furious, Benghazi or the US Border Security fiasco something new comes up to make us take our eyes off the ball.   So where are we as a nation with the Fast and Furious Investigation? It appears that the administration doesn’t want to answer…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_APRIL 15, 2013

Published on April 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Flying Free   There are two things in this world which get me going every day. One is the sight of an American Flag floating free in the breeze under a bright blue Florida sky and the second is a soaring American Bald Eagle.   On most days, I can see both and I appreciate what they represent and what the cost has been to keep the Flag flying free for over two hundred thirty-five plus years.   Recently I have brought several flag concerns into my columns which I felt were worth writing about.   I received an email…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_APRIL 5, 2013

Published on April 5, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Fallen Hero Escort For the 16th time since 2007 MacDill AFB was brought to the attention of the local media for something other than their Special Operations capabilities. Again, as in the last fifteen times it was to supply support and to show honor for a family who has lost a soldier in the wars in Southwest Asia.   This time the family of 21-year-old US Army Specialist Zachary L. Shannon of Dunedin awaited the arrival of the charter jet, which carried his remains.   Zac was killed on March 11 in a nighttime helicopter training mission in Kandahar Providence,…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_MARCH 28, 2013

Published on March 28, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Welcome Home and Easter Last Saturday I rode up to the Hillsboro County Veterans Museum and Park to attend their ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event.’ As with any type of military ceremony, there were the usual parts to show honor and respect. They included The National Anthem, Color Guard, Rifle Detail, Pledge of Allegiance and the lonely sound of a bagpiper, speeches and the reading of the Governor’s Proclamation declaring the 30th day of March to be known as ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.’   Something was missing and I finally realized it was the presence of politicians. None…
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Military & Motorcycles_March 15, 2013

Published on March 15, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
It’s Time I have watched our government operate closely for the last 20-25 years. I have made up my mind ‘It’s Time’ we reinstate the military draft. Yes folks I said the draft.   Now before about half of you get yourselves into a tizzy or start packing to go to Canada or somewhere else allow me to explain why I think it’s important.   It seems our elected leaders in Washington have become experts on all things military, law enforcement or anything to do with weapons. Where did they obtain their vast knowledge of those subjects? Seventy-five percent of…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_MARCH 1, 2013

Published on March 1, 2013 under Born To Ride
Respect for the American Flag A concerned citizen contacted the North River News Office and wanted me to know there were folks who did not light their American Flags at night in a certain retirement community. She also said that she had contacted someone from the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) regarding the rule (Flag Laws and Customs) which says in part “§174. Time and occasions for display – “However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.”   She was advised the Rule had recently…
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Published on February 22, 2013 under Born To Ride
I Did Build It I am almost 66 years old. I grew up here in Manatee County and “I did build my own life” through the teachings of God, my parents, neighbors, teachers, and supervisors over the years. I don’t need Washington to tell how to be a better person by my helping everyone else in the United States. I have hunted and owned weapons for the vast majority of my life, that doesn’t make me a bad person. However, it does make me feel safer insomuch I can protect myself and my family and others around me should the…
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Military & Motorcycles_February 15, 2013

Published on February 15, 2013 under Born To Ride
Welcome Home Soldier Monday was a day long awaited by family members of Robert W. Scott who has been missing since December 1, 1950. Robert was assigned to the 31st Regimental Combat Team - Heavy Mortar Company who were engaged along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir near Sinhung-ri, South Hamgyong Province, in North Korea against a vastly superior number of enemy forces. On December 1, 1950, Robert was reported MIA (Missing in Action) along with others in his unit. Officially, on the 31 of December, 1953 Robert was declared dead by the DOA (Department of Army) however, he was still…
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Military & Motorcycles_January 18, 2013

Published on January 18, 2013 under Born To Ride
Check Books and Budgets A couple of days ago I watched my wife go through banks statements and our checkbook to make sure they were in agreement and balanced. As a young married couple my wife was more than happy to explain the ‘facts of life’ to me regarding a budget and balancing check books. Thankfully, I understood the process and we have a couple of dollars to the good.   If you’re wondering where this is going, here it is. The Federal Budget, which has not been passed in over three years—even though it is mandated by law.  …
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MILITARY & MOTORCYCLES_JANUARY 11, 2013

Published on January 11, 2013 under Born To Ride
In the Coming Weeks In the coming weeks there will be entertainment for all ages at the Manatee County Fair. Having been an Associate Fair Director for a few years, I had the opportunity to deal with the stage entertainment, which the fair has presented. On January, the 18 a very well known singer who has come out of retirement at the request of his fans will be center stage at 8 PM. This man is known to the world as Don Williams the ‘Gentle Giant’ (don-williams.com) will give us a show to remember for years to come. Don had been…
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