Heroism on Townhall

• The Bay of Pigs—An Anniversary of Heroism and Shame Wed Apr 17
  Humberto Fontova
  "Wimps,” sneers Michael Moore in his book Downsize This, referring to men (and boys, some as young as 16) who 52 years ago this week hit a Cuban beach now known as the Bay of Pigs. ... more
• As We Say Goodbye to Chris Kyle Fri Feb 8
  Mark Davis
  I will be at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, and I know I will take many of you with me in spirit. ... more
• John Kerry Slandered an American Hero Fri Dec 21
  Humberto Fontova
  During solemn hearings on the floor of the U.S. Senate investigating drugs and terrorism a swarthy Hispanic who landed on U.S. shores with the clothes on his back and was graciously put on the path to U.S. citizenship repeatedly insulted a U.S. Senator who was also a highly decorated war veteran, an Ivy League graduate and a scion of a wealthy and politically-connected American family. ... more
• 'Without Them, Who Would We Be?' Mon May 28
  Salena Zito
  Lyle Smith sat in a wheelchair on the grounds of the national cemetery, not far from the Tomb of the Unknowns. ... more
• Memorial Day Mon May 28
  Rich Galen
  [This is the 11th anniversary of this edition of Mullings which was first written for Memorial Day, 2001 - four months before 9/11. Our son, Reed, was a member of the team in charge of President George W. Bush's visit to Arlington Memorial Cemetery on that day.] ... more
• MSNBC Host: 'I'm Uncomfortable' Calling Fallen Soldiers Heroes Sun May 27
  Kate Hicks
• Andrew Breitbart: An Icon of Heroic Conservatism Sun Mar 4
  Demetrius Minor
  The conservative movement suffered a heart-wrenching loss with the death of blogger and activist Andrew Breitbart. Social networking sites such as Twitter & Facebook, were saturated with memorials, tributes and positive statements of how Breitbart impacted their lives. ... more
• Truth and Consequences Wed Nov 9
  Steve Deace
  Over the course of six decades, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has been considered a paragon of virtue. His exploits both on and off the field have given him iconic status. ... more
• Polish pilot rejects hero label for Boeing landing Wed Nov 2
  AP News
• 'Miracle' tornado survivor denied workers' comp Sun Oct 23
  AP News
• High court to rule on lying about military medals Mon Oct 17
  AP News
• Clergy Banished from Ground Zero Sun Sep 18
  Ken Connor
  On Sunday, September 11, 2011, Americans across the country and around the world joined together to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. ... more
• The Truth Will Out Wed Sep 14
  Michael Reagan
  No matter what the record shows, there will always be the nay-sayers who have no trouble ignoring facts as obvious as the noses on their faces. ... more
• Mayor Bloomberg Include Prayer on 9/11 Tue Sep 6
  Jay Sekulow
  On Sunday, September 11, 2011, America will pause to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the most horrific terrorist attack our nation has ever seen. ... more
• President Obama On Terror: An Uncertain Trumpet Fri Aug 19
  Ken Blackwell
  “George W. Bush, forty-third president—forty-third president to not kill bin Laden, that is.” That’s the way the funsters on Saturday Night Live lampooned President Obama’s imaginary victory lap after Osama bin Laden was taken out by U.S. forces last May. ... more
• Medal of Honor Recipient Leroy Petry: I Wouldn't Give Up On My Brothers Fri Jul 15
  Katie Pavlich
• Huntsman Mistakenly Runs McCain-Style Campaign Tue Jun 28
  Byron York
  Why are so many conservatives wary of Jon Huntsman? ... more
• The New York Times As Holy Writ Wed Jun 8
  Michael Medved
  When a journalist makes a concerted attempt to edit provocative comments out of the public record, it’s usually an indication that the remarks in question count as uncomfortably revealing. ... more
• Public Nuisances Wed Jun 1
  Emmett Tyrrell
  A genuine SEAL, Don Shipley, exposed Cryer as an impostor. Shipley has taken it upon himself to expose frauds and veterans who engaud their war records ... more
• Saluting Our Stellar Examples Tue May 31
  Chuck Norris
  About such patriots, Gen. George S. Patton was right: "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived." ... more
• The Day Reagan Almost Died Wed May 25
  Guy Benson
  On March 30, 1981 at precisely 2:27 pm, six gunshots rang out just outside the VIP entrance to the Washington Hilton. Moments later, as three felled men lay bleeding on the ground outside the hotel, an armored limousine carrying the President of the United States raced away from the scene. ... more
• In Search of the Obama Doctrine Fri Apr 1
  Michael Gerson
  The search for an Obama Doctrine that unites and motivates his foreign policy hasn't turned up much. ... more
• Air Cover for Libyan Rebels, None for Cuban Freedom-Fighters Tue Mar 22
  Humberto Fontova
  “Where are the planes?” kept crackling over U.S. Navy radios 50 years ago. ... more
• Judge John Roll Was a Hero: Why Didn't We Know This? Fri Jan 21
  Sandy Rios
  Federal Judge John Roll was killed in Tucson trying to save another man’s life. As soon as madman Jared Lee Loughner finished his attempt to murder Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, he turned his gun on the people to his left, then the people to his right. ... more
• Ariz. shooting victim recounts judge's heroism Thu Jan 20
  AP News

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