3 JULY 2010
Chaplain Monk
VNVLV M/C state chaplain
monk1160@live.com
I would like to thank everyone for their support on HR
111 we now how all 5 reps on board. So now instead of calling emailing and
writing them to give them a hard time do it to thank them.
This is not an easy subject to talk about. I went to my wife’s family reunion
two weeks ago. As I sat in the lounge, I listen to the other groups of families
that were there for the same reason we were.
As I listened I heard some talk about how so and so had passed and how hard it
was for the family to make the funeral arrangements. They didn't know what bible
verses to use or what music to use, and did they want to have a big deal or just
keep it simple.
Its not easy to think of these things while we are alive but, let’s face it,
none of us are getting any younger, and living the life style we do we could be
left turned on any given day.
My point for all this is to stress that we need to make these plans now. I have
started mine. I am writing up all my wishes in the event of my passing. What I
want done with my ashes, what music I want. I have even started to pick out the
pictures I want shown as well as started my obit; hell my wife doesn't know all
that crap I would like said about myself.
Any funeral home will give you a free booklet on how to do this. It can get you
started. Have it sealed in an envelope and give it to someone you trust.
As we go about our daily tasks let’s remember all those who are sick or in need
of our prayers. Let us remember all of those service members who are in harm’s
way and let us say a silent prayer for those who have gone before us. And let us
never forget the POW's and MIA's until everyone of them have been accounted for.
And He said unto them, Take head, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life
consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.-- Luke 12:15
Father , always let me be humbled by the family and friends who I know are there
when I need them most Amen
May God Bless and keep you all
Monk VNVLV M/C
Ok State Chaplain/POW MIA Rep.
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11 MAY 2010
Chaplain Monk
VNVLV M/C state chaplain
monk1160@live.com
First I would like to
apologize for taking so long to post on the corner. Been very busy
with family and a prob. I had to deal with.
I would like to take this time to let everyone know that we finally
have four U.S. Reps on board for HR111. This is the most we've had
since we started. We need to keep calling 1-866-727-4894 and telling
the military Aide you will call every week until our US
Representatives cosponsor H. Res. 111 make sure you tell them it’s
the HR for POW MIA. If you go to your search engine and type in POW
MIA H. Res. 111 issues you can find out a lot about this.
We just had Mother's Day this last weekend. and we all know a
mother's love is unconditional. She will love us for who we are,
even when she may not agree with everything we do. She will love us
when we screw up ,"and believe me we do screw up", she will love us
even with our faults.
God loves us in the same way if he didn't , he never would of gave
his only Son so that we could be saved. "God demonstrates His own
love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for
us. Romans 5: 8".
We as Brothers also show that same love. We love our Brothers no
matter what. We might have our faults and we may even do things that
might upset each other, but, we will always be there when needed and
will always stand by our Brothers side no matter what . Because,
that is the Red and Black Brotherhood and that is what we are about.
Remember to keep all our Brothers and families in your prayers as
some have lost family members and have family members who are sick.
And let's remember Big Daddy Gordo from Texas who had passed trying
to do what was right. He was a hero, and all the Texas Brothers in
your prayers.
May God Bless and keep you all
Monk VNVLV M/C
Ok State Chaplain/POW MIA Rep.
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22
January 2010
IN MEMORY OF OUR
BROTHER FROM NEW JERSEY, BROTHER TANK, WHO NOW RIDES WITH
THE RED AND BLACK "THUNDER CHAPTER". MAY HE REST IN PEACE!
MAY GOD BLESS AND
KEEP ALL HIS BROTHERS, SISTERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REST EASY,
MY BROTHER ! LLRB
.......the Brothers of Oklahoma
Tank's Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
12 December 2009
As I go about my daily routine I see people rushing and running about trying to get things done for Christmas. I see people fighting over the smallest of things, a parking spot, a place in a line to check out, or just for a slight bump while trying to move thru the crowds of bodies as they rush by. I’ve also watched the ads as the state happy holidays or season greetings and the greeter at the stores says the same. All of this reminds me of a timeless classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. Charlie Brown is running all over trying to find out the true meaning of Christmas and gets all types of answers and then he is in a play with Linus who at the end recites from the Book of Luke.
ADVANCE \d4
Linus’’ King James version scripture reading from Luke 2: 8-14, reads:
ADVANCE \d4And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
That’‘s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.
So as you go about your daily tasks remember, slow down, relax, let that person who has one item go first, let that car have the close spot and step aside when you see that red faced father with two crying kids in tow. And maybe, just maybe, others will follow your lead and we might have a little bit more goodwill and peace in our small neck of the woods.
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL
MONK
VNVLV M/C
OKLAHOMA STATE CHAPLAIN / POW-MIA REP
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30 November 2009
I would like to take this time to let everyone know that we finally have two U.S. Representatives on board for HR 111. This is the most we've had since we started. The two are Representative Boren and Representative Jones. We need to keep calling them at 1-866-727-4894 and telling the military aide that you will call every week until our U.S. Representatives co-sponsor House Resolution 111. If you go to your search engine and type in "POW MIA H. Res. 111 issues" you can find our a lot about this.
Now on a
spiritual note:
"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house
are many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you.
I will come back and take you with me that you also may be
where I am. ..........John 4: 1-3
Let us remember those Brothers who have gone before us, and know that they are in "Thunder Chapter" now. They ride pain free and always have clear roads ahead. They are saving a place for us to ride with them, whenever our time may come. AMEN
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL
MONK
VNVLV M/C
OKLAHOMA STATE CHAPLAIN / POW-MIA REP
