(This photograph was taken on the day of his brother Wayne's Funeral May, 2006)I wish your brother Wayne would have been here today son, I know he would be wishing you the very best on your birthday.
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Today my son, Milt III, celebrates his 42nd birthday. He came a long way to celebrate with his family, Alicia and girls, and of course Val and I, his parents. His service to his country is what, along with his birthday, I celebrate. A career in Army Intelligence, moving on to a self contractor, continuing in the Intelligence Community. Six years of which he spent over in Iraq, Kuwait, and other Arab countries. Where he is contracted to these days are unknown to us, but you can be sure that he will be using his wonderful talents to support our gifted soldiers of all services, and the country that he loves so much, the United States Of America. Like us, he is saddened by what is happening in Washington to cause great pain in the hearts of every Gregory and wish that his birthday could have been spent back home, governed by someone who is proud of America, her giving nature, and those who sacrifice so much so that he can sit behind the desk in the most sacred office in the world, the Oval Office at the White House. He is 42, and he has one young lady now in her 20's and one in her teens, along with his beautiful wife (we don't mention our ladies' ages) who will more than likely be handed the gift of the largest debt ever created, and for reasons that go against what our Republic intended. As a Capitalist nation, it is difficult to watch her go through the metamorphosis of turning into something very ugly. God blessed America as a "beautiful" country, with gifts that only the American Citizen fully appreciates. Each year of my son's birthdays, I was always optimistic about the future of America and never, prior to November 4th, 2008, considered that our Republic would be transformed into a progressive socialist state, led by a man that could have used his charisma to enhance the wonder of this country, instead, worked years before he was elected, planning on what changes he would bring to this Country and the world. And on my Son's birthday, I regret to say our country is being torn a part, devoured by greed of power and money. Spending the wealth of those who work hard, transferring treasures of the haves to the have not's, never thinking to motivate the have not's to engage in finding jobs, or creating jobs for them to earn their share of the wealth, rather than steal it from those who have worked so hard to provide a future for their families. They are the ones who give, and give, and give to churches, charities, and even countries who's unable to create wealth for themselves due to circumstance. America has always givin, and my son, on his birthday, is one of the givers that will always give because that's his nature. I ramble on because I am proud of my son, I love him and honor him as the special person he is. Long ago I knew he was very special, long ago I knew he would always be known for the giving he does without hesitation or remorse. No matter what he has, he gives most to someone else, his family, those in need, whoever he feels he can help. Milt is a very special man, and I am so proud to not only have him as my son, but to know him for whom he is. God blessed Val and I with a child who was born smiling, filled with life, and committed to working hard for what he earns, only to know it will be taken from him before he even has a chance to do the giving that he has always done in the past. Thank you God for allowing me to be in the presence of my son's shadow for so many years. Thank you for making him the gift to this country and this world that he is. Obama will never know him, but he does not deserve to stand before him, ever. Obama if filled with disdain for this country and it is sad that God's blessed country will be turned into a godless land, tormented by an oppressor that has shredded the constitution as a document that interferes with his goals and ambitions. Well, not today Mr. President, today we celebrate Milt III's birthday, and we honor his being who he is, a great American that America can always be proud of. Happy Birthday son, and I am so sorry that I could not stop this man from being elected. I did cast my vote and will again in 2010 and 2012, in hopes to change the fungus growing at the White House and Congress that leads a country that should never know what it feels like to be a socialist, too late, he made that happen. So, I can only wish you happy birthday and pray that the President, will be a one term president, limiting the damage he does to this Republic. Close your eyes son and pretend that someone who appreciates America is in office and things are not what they are, just for today. Maybe then, you can really have a happy birthday. Love Dad.........mfgjr
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