President Trump Is Winning for America
I’ve been interrupting my sleep cycle lately and stayed up last Sunday night watching President Trump fly into Israel aboard the beautiful presidential plane. It was magnificent seeing the President being honored and greeted at the airport with red carpet treatment and the outpouring of gratitude over his miracle of freeing the 20 hostages. Only some of the deceased hostages have been returned to the Red Cross and those deaths will unfold as this week’s news unfolds. Trump flew Entertainment by Nashville singer/ songwriters
Wynn Varble, Erin Enderlin and Frank Meyers across the Sinai desert to Egypt hosting a meeting with 20 world leaders to discuss the peace plans. An early guess being that he will be raising money for the redevelopment of Gaza. We go to press on Tuesdays so only time will tell how the rest of week unfolds. But regardless, President Trump has been very instrumental in freeing the hostages and ending the war, at least for now.
I’m a firm believer in divine providence and thank God that the assassin’s bullet only grazed his ear by a few centimeters to prevent his death. Had he been killed in either of the two assassins attempts, the war in Gaza would still be raging and the hostages starving on their death beds, or deceased.
I have friends who like President Trump, and some who dislike him. Most of the dislikes occur over his New York mouth, bragging rights, and name calling. I don’t like that either, but I think he’s mellowed since escaping death twice. He feels unappreciated for many of his accomplishments in peacemaking around the world and success in bringing business back to the USA with his tariff increases. No question that we’ve been taken advantage of for years, especially in the auto business. He has also increased military enlistments to record levels and secured our borders. ICE is troubling. Once the criminals are rounded up, some new work policies may be arranged for good people who want to work and become legal U.S., citizens.
Sadly, the government is officially shutdown with no end in sight. Democrats want a $1.5 trillion spending package in the Senate bill, and the Republicans are holding the spending outlined in the Big Beautiful Bill. What every American, of either political party must understand, is that the $35 trillion debt interest is climbing by billions every day and will sooner or later bankrupt America. We simply can’t keep borrowing money from foreign countries and spending more than we collect. Two answers, cut spending or raise income tax. Everyday we read, or see spending cuts, some essential, some a ridiculous waste of money. The tariffs appear to be working in bringing new industries back to the United States amounting to trillions in prospective income and new American jobs. But we can’t spend the money until it arrives in the U.S. Treasury Dept. Keep in mind that President Trump is the first real businessman in the White House in decades. He’s had his failures and successes, but he has mastered the “Art of The Deal” through his years of business experiences. This is now paying off for the United States and divine providence spared his life and he is working night and day to save America from fiscal collapse. He is having to deal with millions of illegal migrants receiving health care, and many benefits. It’s great to help these folks, but we should have the cash, not the rising debt. Americans have been the most generous people on the planet, but the pump is running dry.
Lastly, I’m hearing high praise from Trump distractors this week over his triumph in ending the Gaza war. With any luck, and his zest and energy, and maybe some more divine providence, he might be able to end the Russian/Ukraine conflict soon. I’ll bet on President Trump!
He’s on a winning streak for America.
Come with me to the annual TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
TAPS was established by a military widow, Bonnie Carroll USAF (Ret) in 1994 after the plane crash death of her husband.
TAPS is the leading national non profit organization offering compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces.
The TAPS Denver area benefit took place at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum Sept. 6 with an evening of remembrance for our military fallen heroes. It was a great success.
The WINGS spacious facility is home to a myriad of military aircraft displayed throughout the massive non-profit facility on the former Lowry Air Base.
Entering the event patrons were greeted with a long line of tables with volunteers issuing name tags and recording credit cards for the many fund-raising activities. There were many volunteers peddling colorful necklace beads for the annual “Head and Tails” competition.
The event started at 5 p.m. with an enticing silent auction of assorted gifts from retailers with on-line bidding while having a glass of complimentary champagne and greeting friends.
The gigantic dining area was a masterpiece of elegant tables with orchard flowers adorning over 50 tables to accommodate the 380 guests at the dinner event. Larry DiPasquali led his Epicurean team to an elegant dinner featuring a salad course of roasted Colorado grilled peaches, mouco camembert, mixed greens, candied pecans and raspberry vinaigrette. The main dinner course featured an abundant Angus beef tenderloin served with a cabernet reduction demi-glace. Add in some steamed asparagus spears and end with a dessert course of Basque cheesecake with strawberries and whipped cream. The dinner was a sumptuous feast with a Larry DiPasquale strolling thru the tables making sure that the dinner and service were perfection, it was!
The program began with a stellar performance of the National Anthem performed by Sarah Rex and an invocation by Chris Powell. The event chairs and longtime TAP benefactors Miles and Jan Cortez were introduced by emcee Michael Spencer.
Bonnie Carroll, president and founder of TAPS thanked the event chairs, and event directors, George R. Dempsey and Laura Benton. She addressed her many friends and supporters in the audience with her decades of coming to Colorado for the annual benefit. The event was held for many years at the Grove Ranch supported by the Coors BBQ cowboys from Texas. Colorado assisted veteran families were introduced. Jake Jabs, President and CEO of American Furniture, was awarded TAPS Legacy award for his legendary support of the organization and military veterans.
The live auction that netted over $150,000 in successful bids was masterfully conducted by auctioneer Eric Goodman who coaxed, prodded, and praised the audience for bids on the auction items. The live auction prizes featured a SKYIN Journey Across Kenya; an Ultimate Vail Getaway; and a sparkling diamond necklace from the Shane Company, along with a private catered dinner for eight by Epicurean. The presenting sponsor for the evening was Perfect Cloud Solutions; Patriot sponsor: American Furniture; Eagle sponsors: Miles and Jan Cortez; John and Ginny Freyer, PEMA Foundation, and The Robinson Family Foundation. Gold sponsors: well-known names of The Considine Foundation, David Mandarich, MDC Richman American Homes Foundation, Edie Marks, AHERA Denver Chapter 145, Fidelity Title, Mike Maroone Automotive, Nestle Purina PetCare, Northwest Regional Organization Coalition (NROC) The Osborn Family Foundation, and the Schierburg Family. Presentation of Colors sponsors: Rocky Mountain Flag Company. The event raised $500,000.
The entertainment for the evening featured three very successful songwriters and vocalists from Nashville. Erin Enderlin who has over 50 songs recorded by famous recording stars. Joining Erin was Frank Myers, a veteran at past TAPS benefits with a 40-year career of 12 number one hits. Joining the duo was Wynn Varble with 3 number one hits and three “Song of the Year” nominations. His songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Mark Chesnutt, Kellie Pickler, and Lee Ann Womack and many more. For many years TAPS has enjoyed gracious entertainment donated by Nashville Musicians and local star Tony David who moved to Florida and is now performing on the East Coast. Colorado has been a leader in supporting TAP for decades since the event was founded. The annual event was ramrodded by Lynne and Bo Cottrell for many years who were in the audience Saturday night, along with many longtime supporters. Donations may still be made to TAPS.org/donate.
See the event photo spread on pages 12-13.