Monday, May 30, 2016

A Soldier Has Been Buried on the Battlefield

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"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." ~John 15:13

Etched on simple white markers in Arlington National Cemetery are the names of the men and women who fought and died, who gave what Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," to secure our American way of life. Each of those names represents a choice—a decision to live and die in service of others, a decision to sacrifice.

How can we understand and honor that sacrifice? What does it mean?

"When I went to the war," Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "I thought that soldiers were old men. It was not long after, in winter quarters … that it came to me that the army was made up of very young men."

While yet in the twilight of childhood, these men and women relinquished the privilege of old age. They surrendered all possibility of holding little hands through first steps, watching ballgames and dance recitals as mothers and fathers, and walking children and then grandchildren down the aisle. They gave up their futures for the security of ours. Our peace and our freedom were purchased at the highest price.

Today and every day, let's live in the memory of that sacrifice. Let's make peace our highest aspiration, understanding that peace comes only through strength. Let's make sure that our legacy is one worth preserving. It's the least we can do.

"A soldier has been buried on the battlefield," Holmes said.

Let's remember, in solemn gratitude, the fallen.

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401 Main Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 874-6687
Fax: (757) 874-7164

Stafford Office
95 Dunn Drive
Ste. 201
Stafford, Virginia 22556
Phone: (540) 659-2734
Fax: (540) 659-2737

Tappahannock Office
508 Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-0668
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Friday, May 27, 2016

Metro: Off the Rails

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Imagine that you have a 3 o'clock appointment in D.C. You have your keys, your wallet, plenty of gas—everything you need. You leave your home in Virginia with time to spare. You're relaxed, calm, and ready to go. Now, imagine that at 2:45 p.m., you're sitting on I-95 at a dead standstill. You look to your left and to your right. You roll down the window and strain to see ahead, trying to get a glimpse of what's causing the delay. You're completely and utterly stuck. You let the reality that you're nowhere near where you need to be sink in. There's nothing that you can do in that moment. You are helpless.

That's the experience that so many folks—including myself—have on Virginia's roadways every day. Our significant traffic issues don't just hurt our quality of life, they hurt businesses and limit our possibilities when it comes to economic growth.

There isn't an "easy fix" for our transportation issues. We have to take an "all of the above" approach, and one aspect of that is using alternative means of transportation. For many Virginians, and especially for our federal workers, that means relying on Metro Rail and Metro Bus to get to work.

Unfortunately, Metro has been plagued with its own issues, and earlier this year, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced that it will be altering and reducing its services to address a series of system-wide safety concerns. As you can imagine, WMATA's SafeTrack plan, as its being called, could have significant implications for many Virginia riders. Already, WMATA has accelerated the schedule for some of the planned changes, meaning that some riders will have little time to plan for the changes. WMATA's changes throughout the year also mean that many folks who normally take mass transportation to work will be returning to Virginia's roadways.

Last week, I had a conversation with WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld to discuss First District impacts and concerns associated with WMATA's plan. There's no question that safety has to be the first priority, but I think it's critical for decision-makers to consider the implications of system-wide delays and changes to service for Metro Rail users and for Virginia commuters in general.

I want to make sure that Metro riders in the First District have an opportunity to be heard. Riders with questions, comments, or complaints are invited to submit this form to my office so that I can pass those concerns on to WMATA officials and decision-makers.

Gridlock and transportation inefficiency affects every Virginian, and I want us to work with each of you to resolve these issues that cause stagnation in our economy and in our communities.  

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Yorktown Office
401 Main Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 874-6687
Fax: (757) 874-7164

Stafford Office
95 Dunn Drive
Ste. 201
Stafford, Virginia 22556
Phone: (540) 659-2734
Fax: (540) 659-2737

Tappahannock Office
508 Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA 22560
Phone: (804) 443-0668
Fax: (804) 443-0671

Washington D.C. Office
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Washington, DC 20515
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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Notification: York Board of Zoning Subdivision Appeals @ Thu May 26, 2016 7pm - 8pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

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Last chance to RSVP! Pasta & Politics with Reps. Forbes & Wittman

96th District, Virginia House of Delegates                                              May 26, 2016

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Pasta & Politics on the Patio
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Congressman Randy Forbes
Congressman Rob Wittman
   
Thursday, June 2, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Charter Hall
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Yorktown, VA 23692

Tickets: $35 per person. 
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Thursday, May 19, 2016

FW: Sheriffs Serving Norfolk, Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Poquoson, and Chesapeake Endorse Forbes


Friend -- 

Thought you might be interested in seeing this. As sheriffs who have the privilege of serving our communities, we are endorsing Randy Forbes as the trusted, tested, capable choice for Virginia's Second District.

Bottom-line: there's no greater conservative voice in Congress or stronger advocate for our men and women in uniform than Randy Forbes. Now is not the time for untested leadership -- this region would suffer immeasurably without his experience and integrity.

We are proud to endorse him and invite you to join in working alongside us to elect this patriot on June 14th.

Yours in service,

Sheriff Danny Diggs, York-Poquoson

Sheriff Bob Deeds, Williamsburg-James City County


P.S. This week is National Police Week, and it's wonderful to see the nation pause to recognize the law enforcement officials who serve to keep our communities safe. But it's even better to know that Randy Forbes has our back in Congress every day of the year. We hope you will join us in standing with Randy on June 14th.


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From: Hailey Sadler <haileysadler@randyforbes.com>
Date: Thu, May 19, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Sheriffs Serving Norfolk, Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Poquoson, and Chesapeake Endorse Forbes


Sheriffs Serving Norfolk, Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Poquoson, and Chesapeake Endorse Forbes

Second District Sheriffs on Congressman Randy Forbes:

"No greater conservative voice," "Man of character"

"Record of fighting for Virginia jobs," "The right man for the job"

"Advocate for our men and women in uniform"

"This region would suffer immeasurably without the leadership and integrity of Randy Forbes"

Date: May 19, 2016
Contact: Hailey Sadler, Communications Director, (757) 692-2108

Virginia Beach, VA -- Today, Congressman Randy Forbes announced the support of some of the region's most well-respect law enforcement officials. These sheriffs, serving Norfolk, Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Poquoson, and Chesapeake with over 140 years of combined service, have offered their unequivocal endorsements of Congressman Forbes. Here's what they have to say about why they are supporting Forbes for the Second District:

Sheriff Bob McCabe, Norfolk: "I have seen firsthand Congressman Randy Forbes' ability to solve problems in a bipartisan way. With his knowledge on national security issues and his record of fighting for Virginia jobs, I am confident that he's the right man for the job."

Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, Chesapeake: "Whether it's law enforcement, U.S. Marines, Airmen, Sailors, or Soldiers -- our men and women in uniform know that Randy Forbes always has their back and always will. I'm proud to endorse this man of character to represent the Second District."

Sheriff Danny Diggs, York-Poquoson: "This region would suffer immeasurably without the leadership and integrity of Randy Forbes."

Sheriff Bob Deeds, Williamsburg-James City County: "There's no greater conservative voice in Congress or stronger advocate for our men and women in uniform than Randy Forbes."

"Our local law enforcement officers put duty before self, working on the front-lines to protect our homes, our communities, our children, and our lives," Congressman Forbes said. "I am deeply honored to have the support of such distinguished public servants as Sheriffs Diggs, Deeds, McCabe, and O'Sullivan. These men serve our communities with courage and dedication, and I will continue to work to support all of our law enforcement officers who put themselves in harms way for our safety." 

Congressman Forbes has served as a champion for law enforcement in Congress, supporting legislation increasing federal funding for law enforcement technologies, establishing a Blue Alert system throughout the U.S. to help speed the apprehension of violent criminals who kill or seriously injure law enforcement officers, and improving laws permitting qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, to name a few. Recently, he introduced a bill to immediately deport any alien who is a member of a violent criminal gang, and has supported legislation to address the growing opioid crisis in America.

Forbes is one of the most senior members of the House Armed Services Committee and serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee that oversees key Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force programs that are the lifeblood of the Hampton Roads economy. He has been awarded the highest civilian honors by both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy for his work on behalf of the military. Congressman Forbes has also been endorsed by top retired Navy SEAL Commanders, who collectively led 7 SEAL teams, 7 Former Secretaries of the Navy, over 50 retired military officers, more than 120 of the region's top executives and business leaders, as well as over 40 elected government officials across the Second District at the local, state, and national levels, including Congressman Scott Rigell (VA02) and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA01).
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Free Diamond and Silk show on the Peninsula! Friday May 20 7pm

Hey Y'all!
 
We have to beat Hillary in the presidential election and this is how we throw down!

 
You are invited to Cary & Doug Nunnally's house May 20, 7pm for a free event: a Diamond and Silk broadcast:
 
9 Hilton Terrace, Newport News VA 23601
 
These ladies started Women United for Trump…and they are taking their show on the road.
 
First come, first serve (reservations required); space is limited...make the cut by responding before Thursday, May 19!
 
This is not an official Trump campaign event but is paid for and approved by Cary & Doug Nunnally, hosts. Support from Black and Blonde Media and Trump supporters from the Tidewater area.
 
To support their travel expenses, we'll hold a 50/50 cash raffle at the event.
 
Sorry for the last minute invitations and reminders; a Thursday event for the show was cancelled and we stepped in to host Diamond and Silk. So if you planned to attend a York County event and didn't hear that it was canceled, please consider coming Friday to this one!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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Notification: York County Board of Supervisor's meeting @ Tue May 17, 2016 6pm - 8:30pm (PeninsulaTeaParty.org)

York County Board of Supervisor's meeting

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Tue May 17, 2016 6pm – 8:30pm Eastern Time
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