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Rock The Nation One Final Time

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

Last week was rough. First Andrew Breitbart died unexpectedly, leaving behind a wife, four children and a legacy of conservative activist journalism many, including myself, have pledged to carry forward. Then this morning, I learned that Ronnie Montrose passed away … Continue reading →

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The Battle Does Not End When A Single Soldier Falls

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jerry Wilson

A few thoughts on the passing of Andrew Breitbart. One can only pray that people follow the lead he set when he spoke at this year’s CPAC: Sadly, so many, including some of his employees, seem bound and determined to … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Bracelet

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

(I normally run this post every July seventh on my NASCAR blog. However, given that today is the tenth anniversary of Kenny Irwin Jr.’s death, it seems appropriate to run it here as well.) The northern edge of Indianapolis is … Continue reading →

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Every Moment

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

I remember riding in the back seat Of my daddy’s Chevrolet car Mama laughed, Daddy told stories We never really seemed to get far I will always cherish All those days gone by I thank God for the good times … Continue reading →

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Christ, Soul, Rock and Roll

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

One of those noisy rock and roll bands i listen to, whose racket my mother seldom endured without commenting on same, wrote these words: “No one leaves you when they live in your heart and mind.” This is how it … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Life, Well Lived

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

A few words in honor of Beth. To my family, and me she was Aunt Beth. The apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Thessalonians, said these words: “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” An odd … Continue reading →

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See You Real Soon

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

Roy Disney, who twice saved his uncle’s legacy, has passed away. A very sad day for all of us touched by the Disney magic.

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Captain Lou

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

I called him Captain Lou even though as he would oft remind me he never rose that far in the ranks. But he was a US Navy man through and through, fiercely proud of the time he spent in the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

It was something we did every year, my father and I.  I would call him, and when he answered would say, “Well, I’d wish you a happy Memorial Day.  But it’s not really happy, now is it.” “No, so.  No, … Continue reading →

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Saludo

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Jerry Wilson

He was cool and collected, a man’s man who made the ladies swoon while being more than welcome to come hang out with the guys. Distinctive, dashing, and always with that voice; a cadence and timbre naturally unique, filled with … Continue reading →

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