The Best Time of the Year

Friend, we’re smack dab in the middle of the best time of the year, that period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Somehow, most everybody gets more mellow (unless they get too uptight about gifts and shopping)—and there’s a growing feeling of good will, nostalgia and memories of Christmas past, with loved ones and happy times.

Back in North Carolina, there’s a frail but incredibly brave elder statesman in a wheel chair, trying to make the most of these precious days without his first and only wife Ruth. Yes, he has most of his children and some of his grandkids around him, and lots of tender, loving care—but none of that can replace the company of that dear life companion of over 60 years.

Still, Billy Graham soldiers on, even through the celebration of his 90th birthday, using every opportunity to praise his God and point people to Jesus. What an amazing man!

May I make a suggestion, one I hope won’t be taken wrongly by anybody? As a Christmas gift to Billy, and to families and friends you love, what about slipping the “Thank You Billy Graham” video into their stockings? As you do, you’re paying your own tribute to one of this world’s best loved human beings, perpetuating his legacy to another generation and beyond–and contributing to the needs of people in other parts of the world, in Billy’s name. Doesn’t that seem kind of right, this Christmas?

Merry Christmas, Billy Graham–and God bless you, dear friend.

Pat Boone Honors American Heroes
Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: The National Guard and the soldiers who serve our country – in a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham in a celebrity-packed musical tribute to this iconic American.

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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY BILLY!

Billy Graham

I first met Billy over 50 years ago at a Christian award gala. A deep admirer of Billy’s prior to our meeting, we have since developed a relationship based upon our mutual dedication to God. He and I have become closer over time and talk as often as time and circumstances allow. A couple of years ago I was thinking about ways in which I could pay tribute to him and was surprised that no one had thought to pay tribute to this great man through music, and I took the opportunity to get together with some of Billy’s admirers in the music world to create this tribute.

David Pack, Billy Dean and I wrote what we thought was a great song and brought together some of the brightest stars from across the musical spectrum to create a moving tribute to Billy, who is turning 90 years young on November 7. The three of us contacted many of our friends in the industry and created an all-star loving tribute to a man who has few peers.

As Billy approaches his 90th birthday, there are many DVDs available that showcase Billy’s life, and you should check out all of these titles to see which one you might rent or purchase to help you better understand what an incredible man he is. Two of the more interesting titles are “Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador,” which is the only DVD authorized by BGEA, and “Thank You Billy Graham, “ which is unique and different from all other Billy Graham tributes or documentaries in that the world’s greatest musicians pay tribute to Billy through song and testimony.

The tribute video performance opens with Bono’s perspective lauding Graham’s global influence and rolls into a stunning montage highlighting Billy’s impressive career and the notable figures who have looked to him for spiritual guidance.

Andrae Crouch, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Reba McEntire and Charlie Daniels are just a few of the musicians handling verses and joining in on the indelible chorus “He heard the word, got the call, took the message to us all, said it so we all could understand.”

The Billy Graham Evangelical Association is asking everyone to send Billy birthday greetings and I urge everybody to share their thoughts to the one man who changed the world with one message.

Pat Boone Honors American Heroes

Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: The National Guard and the soldiers who serve our country– in a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham in a celebrity-packed musical tribute to this iconic American.

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National Guard Cleans Up Pot Operation in Tennessee

I just returned from a week in Tennessee, and while there heard about yet another way that the National Guard is helping America – this time by keeping drugs off of our streets.

Last week the National Guard, in conjunction with the Forest Service, rehabilitated a remote area in the Cherokee National Forest that was recently used for a large marijuana growing operation. Guardsmen from the Counterdrug Task Force assisted Forest Service agents in transporting over 800 pounds of debris from the sight via a National Guard UH 60 helicopter.

The operation began in June, when 357,500 marijuana plants were eradicated by a joint task force consisting of the Tennessee National Guard, The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Alcoholic Beverage Commission and supported by The Drug Enforcement Agency.

Other than natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes, we rarely hear about many of the great things that the National Guard does on a daily basis to keep our country and people safe. Drug dealers continue to try to exploit our youth, and the National Guard is just one of many organizations that help limit those who try to ruin our culture.

The National Guard has a 372 year history in keeping America safe both home and abroad, and this is just another example of why we all need to support these heroic American men and women.

Pat Boone Honors American Heroes
Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: The National Guard and the soldiers who serve our country (For My Country) – in a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham (Thank You Billy Graham) in a celebrity-packed musical tribute to this iconic American.

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Pat Boone Creates Web Sites to Share His Passion About American Heroes

Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: the soldiers who serve our country in the National Guard and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham. For My Country is a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and features interviews, commentary and action sequences. Thank You Billy Graham is a star-studded “We Are the World” musical tribute, including, Bono, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Charlie Pride and many more celebrities.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2008 — You can teach an old dog new tricks. Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: the soldiers who serve our country in the National Guard and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham.

Pat created these sites to promote two CDs/DVDs he produced and are near and dear to his heart. His goal is to not only share his vision with millions of Americans, but to donate money from sales of his work to worthy charitable organizations including the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Samaritans Purse and Mercy Corps.

As part of the program, Pat and his friends will be creating weekly blogs where they will share their thoughts on all sorts of American heroes as well as sharing their vision of America and religion.

For My Country: The History of the National Guard is a stellar visual and musical homage to the “people’s militia” and the nation’s oldest service branch, the 500,000 member National Guard. It includes both an original documentary and an accompanying CD, on which is featured the first Anthem ever created for the National Guard.

Thank You Billy Graham is a star-studded musical tribute to the greatest evangelist of our time, Dr. Billy Graham. Many of the greatest musicians in the world, including Bono, LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, Larry, King, Michael McDonald, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Charlie Pride, George Strait and many other musicians and special guests share personal experiences about Billy Graham and join together in this musical tribute to one man who changed our world with one message.

About Pat Boone:
A pop culture icon an entrepreneur, Boone, often called the original “American Idol” after winning a TV talent competition five decades ago, boasts a career that includes six #1 records and more than 45 million records sold, making him the tenth biggest selling rock recording artist of all time. Among his rare achievements are three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and memorable works in music, TV and film.

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Early Voter Turnout Shows America Is Excited Again

We’ve heard about ACORN and YPM and other organizations that have registered hundreds of thousands of voters over the past couple of months. President Bush has just asked the Justice Department to probe whether or not there has been voter registration fraud in Ohio. Laws have been passed in a handful of states to ensure that only those who live in the United States legally, and are legally registered to vote, will cast their ballot in our upcoming presidential election. And once this all gets sorted out, once voter fraud is identified and those who are registered illegally are not allowed to vote, one thing stands out; Americans are excited about this election. They know what it means to them and to our country.

To those who know me, or think they know me, it will come as no surprise that I believe that John McCain is the best man to run our country for the next four years and I fervently hope that he is our next President. I’m proud to cast my ballot for Senator McCain and Governor Palin.

But what really excites me is that record numbers of voters across the country are casting their ballots before Election Day, either with absentee ballots or in the 32 states that allow early voting. More Americans are expected to vote this year than in any presidential election since I’ve been able to vote, and it’s great that Americans are so interested in our future.

I watch TV and see that in Florida and other states where people are standing in line for two or more hours to cast their vote. Over 1.5 million people have already cast their votes in Florida alone. The experts say that 30% of all votes may be cast before November 4, up from 14% in 2000.

A Gallup pole released Friday found that of all people that have voted nationally, roughly half voted for Senator McCain, the other half for Senator Obama. As a Republican, I’m confident that the vote will be won on Election Day, when Republicans generally turn out to vote in much bigger numbers than Democrats. But as a patriot who loves America, I’m very excited that more people will vote this year than any other time in my lifetime.

God Bless America.

Pat Boone Honors American Heroes

Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: The National Guard and the soldiers who serve our country (For My Country) – in a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham (Thank You Billy Graham) in a celebrity-packed musical tribute to this iconic American.

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