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MOBIT: Harkins, James P. [MCxfaculty RIP] on 2015-Oct-282015-Nov-15http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=JAMES-P-HARKINS&pid=176509557 JAMES P. HARKINS Lt. Colonel JAMES PATRICK HARKINS WWII and Korean conflict veteran passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in McLean, VA at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Harkins was born in Davenport, Iowa on December 17, 1921 to the late James Patrick Aloysius Harkins and Marian Christine Harrison Harkins. He had three sisters, the late Barbara Harkins, the late Dorothy Harkins and the late Mary Harkins. Mr. Harkins was raised in Methuen, Massachusetts and New York City, New York. He attended Newtown High School in Queens, New York, from which he graduated in 1939. While attending High School, Mr. Harkins worked for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) in Radio City. After High School, he worked for the New York World's Fair, welcoming visitors to the Ford Motor Company exhibit. During that same year, Mr. Harkins enlisted in the 7th Regiment of the New York National Guard for an anticipated period of 24 months of active duty. Pearl Harbor changed those plans and the 24 months became 5 ˝ years of active duty. Colonel Harkins served in Air Control for the Mighty 8th Air Force, 492nd Bomb Group, and was headquartered in Warrington, UK during the war. After the war, Mr. Harkins attended Harvard University under the GI Bill and graduated in 1949 with a degree in Economics and History. While at Harvard, he was an active and enthusiastic member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity (SAE). In 1950, after the outbreak of war in Korea, Colonel Harkins was recalled to the Air Force as a Captain and became an Assistant Professor of Air Science and Tactics at Manhattan College and New York University. Colonel Harkins resigned from active duty in 1954, after armed hostilities in Korea came to an end. He remained in the Air Force Reserves, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. Mr. Harkins met Marta Ulrika Eden, a Swedish immigrant, in 1958 while both lived in Greenwich Village in New York City. They were married on January 16, 1959 and enjoyed 56 years of wedded bliss. After marrying, Mr. Harkins joined the Civil Service, taking a position with the Veteran's Administration. First assigned in Croton, New York and later at Veteran's Administration headquarters in Washington, DC. They lived in Peekskill, New York and Arlington, VA, where they raised their children. Mr. Harkins retired from the Civil Service in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marta of McLean, Virginia; his son Adrian of Stockholm, Sweden and his wife, Birgitta; his daughter Marian of Ashburn, Virginia and her husband, Roger; his son Paul of Round Hill, Virginia and his wife, Ania; his daughter-in-law Susan of Round Hill, Virginia; his seven grandchildren - Anna, Malin, James, Jorden, Sarah, Joseph and Grace; great-granddaughter Lycke and great-grandson Trey. Mr. Harkins is remembered with deep love for his sense of humor, his intellectual hunger, his love of books, his keen interest in his children and grandchildren and for piloting his family ship with warmth, grace and stability for so many years. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Mr. Harkins on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 2PM at the Chapel at Vinson Hall, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101. In lieu of flowers, donations and/or memorial contributions can be made to: The 8th Air Force Historical Society PO Box 60369 Savannah, GA 31420-0369 Published in The Washington Post on Nov. 15, 2015 #-#-# Harkins, James P. [MCxfaculty RIP] Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/washingtonpost/james-p-harkins-condolences/176509557?cid=full # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-15 @ 10:46 |
JHQ: All Alma Mater's students studying abroad are safe2015-Nov-15MC verified the safety of all students who are studying in Europe. Our thoughts and prayers... # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-15 @ 10:53 |
JOY: Graziano, Suzanne [MC2003] weds2015-Nov-15http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/15/fashion/weddings/suzanne-graziano-andrew-publicover.html?_r=0 Weddings Suzanne Graziano, Andrew Publicover *** begin quote *** Suzanne Graziano, the daughter of Rosemary Graziano and Mario D. Graziano of Williston Park, N.Y., was married Saturday to Andrew James Publicover, the son of Lisa C. Publicover and William A. Publicover Jr. of Crofton, Md. Msgr. Robert Hayden performed the ceremony at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, with Francis Love, a Roman Catholic deacon, taking part. Mrs. Publicover, 34, received a law degree in May from Suffolk University Law School in Boston. She graduated from Manhattan College. *** and *** The couple met in Washington in June 2014, when the bride was working as a summer associate in the policy office of the AARP. *** end quote *** # - # - # Graziano, Suzanne [MC????] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-15 @ 10:58 Good Evening All, Please join in Congratulations and a prayer for Suzanne and Husband Andrew as they begin their life's new journey as Husband and Wife in Holy Matrimony. We wish them happiness in God's love. Fair Winds and Calm Seas. Please see the following from a Jasper Jottings post. God Bless. Phil Colon Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-16 @ 17:03 Dear John, I believe that Suzanne is a member of the Class of 2003. Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Graziano, Suzanne [MC2003] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-16 @ 17:04 |
JLINKEDIN: Bajaj, Anton [MC2012] Property Manager at Lichter & Lichter2015-Nov-16https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonbujaj Bajaj, Anton [MC2012] Residential and Commercial Property Manager at Lichter & Lichter, LP Greater New York City Area Real Estate # - # - # - # - # |
PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Richard2015-Nov-16Good Morning All, The Brother of a friend of Peggy and I is in need of our prayers. Richard is in hospital down in Florida. A couple of weeks ago Richard woke up and was unable to walk. It was discovered that his Spinal Disks have deteriorated and everything was pressing in on his spinal cord causing pain and paralysis. For the pst two weeks Richard has been very confused, not knowing who his Sister Dorothy and their Mother is. Besides that, a severe infection with a side effect of confusion has taken its' toll. He is doing better but his mind is not totally connecting. It is hoped that his mind did not suffer permanent damage. Please keep Richard, Dorothy and their Mom in your prayers as we pray for a swift and complete recovery free of complications. Richard is a retired Phyisist. He retired last year from Brookhaven labs and has been enjoying his retirement in Florida. We need to get him back to that. Thank you. God Bless. Phil Colon Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-16 @ 16:56 |
JEMAIL: Scudo, Bob (MC1969) received the plain text version from MAILCHIMP2015-Nov-16Scudo, Bob (MC1969) What happened to the other format? # - # - # You got the text version. I switched it to HTML. I don't know why it changed. fjohn68 # - # - # [JR: First time that’s happen on MAILCHIMP.] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-16 @ 17:01 |
JOBIT: Doherty, Sister Margaret [MC???? RIP] on 2015-Nov-122015-Nov-16http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=MARGARET-DOHERTY&pid=176519536 Sister Margaret Doherty Formerly Sister Joseph Dolores Sister Margaret Doherty, 92, a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, died on Nov. 12, 2015, at Saint Anne Villa, Convent Station, N.J. The wake for Sister Margaret Doherty will be held in Saint Anne Villa, Convent Station, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 6 p.m. Burial will be on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Holy Family Cemetery in Convent Station at 10 a.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service. For more information, please visit parsippanyfuneral.com. Sister Margaret was born in Elizabeth, N.J., the daughter of John and Rose (Sharkey) Doherty. She entered the Sisters of Charity on Sept. 8, 1940, and was a member for 75 years. Sister Margaret graduated from the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station with a B.A. degree in Latin, from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., with an M.A. degree in Latin, from Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., with an M.S. degree in education counseling, and from Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y., with an M.A. degree in theology. She was an educator in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and in Puerto Rico. Sister Margaret served as a teacher at St. Mary Elementary School in Waterbury, Conn., St. Anthony School in Guayama, Puerto Rico, the Collegio de Sangre in Corazon Santurce, Puerto Rico, Academy of the Sacred Heart in Hoboken, N.J., Holy Trinity High School in Westfield, N.J., Marylawn of the Oranges in South Orange, N.J., and the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, N.J. She was the assistant administrator and the administrator of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth, chaplain at the Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and chaplain at St. Mary Hospital. She resided at the Convent of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station and retired to St. Anne Villa in Convent Station in 2008, where she resided until her death. In 1967, the Sisters of Charity were divided into three geographical areas called provinces. Sister Margaret was appointed the Provincial leader for the area called the Southern Province. In this position, she helped to lead the Sisters of Charity in the process of changes to make their style of living and serving God's people more reflective of the spirit and charism of their founders. Sister Margaret was a visionary leader and had great influence on shaping the Sisters of Charity to respond to the needs and challenges of the times. Sister Margaret served as Provincial from 1967 to 1973. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Mary Gillen Barbieri Esq., and her nephews, Denis Gillen and John Gillen. She is survived by the Sisters of Charity; her grandnephews, David Gillen (Lynn), and John J. Gillen III; grandnieces, Patricia Gillen and Allison Gillen, and great-grandnephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Sisters of Charity Development Fund, P.O. Box 476, Convent Station, N.J. 07961-0476, would be greatly appreciated. Published in Star-Ledger on Nov. 16, 2015 #-#-# Doherty, Sister Margaret [MC???? RIP] Guestbook: Same link # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-16 @ 17:10 Good Morning All, Our prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Fellow Jasper, Sister Margaret Doherty '67 MA. Please pray for Sister Margaret, her Family and her Community, The Sisters Of Charity Of Saint Elizabeth as her Family and Community mourn the loss of their loved one. Sister Margaret was a dedicated and committed Educator and Administrator who will be missed by many. Her Family and Community have shared the following Obituary. May she rest in peace. Thank you. God Bless. Phil Colon Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle. # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-19 @ 16:23 |
JLINKEDIN: Fritz, Donald [MC2003] Sales Representative at Nestlé2015-Nov-17https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebestatwhatido Fritz, Donald [MC2003] Sales Representative at Nestlé Waters North America Bronx, New York Food & Beverages # - # - # - # - # |
MFACEBOOK: Alma Mater gets a cool new toy2015-Nov-17Thom Gencarelli Yesterday at 12:01pm · Bronx, NY · We are soon to become the only 4K college/university television studio complex in the New York metropolitan area. This is...so cool. (And I am not one to get all kinds of giddy about these things.) # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-17 @ 12:34 |
JLINKEDIN: Loures, James [MC2015] Patient Account Rep at Revenue Guard2015-Nov-18https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-loures-04808a10a Loures, James [MC2015] Patient Account Representative at Revenue Guard Avon By The Sea, New Jersey Hospital & Health Care # - # - # - # - # |
JOBIT: Blose, Philip A. [MC1958 RIP] on 2015-Nov-172015-Nov-18http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Philip-A-Blose&pid=176555770 Philip A. Blose Obituary Philip Anthony Blose passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on November 17, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Yonkers, NY to the late Anthony and Fanny (Bove) Blose. He is predeceased by his older brother Anthony (wife Terry) and is survived by his brother Robert (wife Nancy) and his sister Barbara Spear. Philip is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Edna (McKenna) and his four children Patricia (husband David Pollack) of Tappan, NY; Eileen (husband Andrew Gutcho) of Manalapan NJ; Susan O'Rourke of Tappan, NY and James Blose (wife Kathy) of Fairfield, Connecticut. A loving and dedicated grandfather, 'Grandpa Phil' was also survived by eleven grandchildren: Melissa, Sara, Ryan, Kara, Maggie, Kevin, Matthew, Kerri, Lauren, Jenna and Tyler. His greatest pleasure and joy was the time he spent with each of his grandchildren. Phil graduated from Manhattan College in 1958 and served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. Philip worked for IBM for 34 years, and during his retirement, continued to work at the 9W Golf Range and Blue Hill Golf Course. Phil will be remembered for many things: A faithful Mets and Jets fan, enthusiastic youth sports fan, avid sharer of ice cream and chocolate, and a gentle man whose positive presence enhanced our world. A Funeral Mass will held Friday, 10am, at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan followed by a private cremation. Visiting hours will Thursday, 3-8pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. Funeral Home Moritz Funeral Home www.moritzfh.com 98 Route 303 South Tappan, NY 10983 (845) 359-0890 Published in the The Journal News on Nov. 19, 2015 #-#-# Blose, Philip A. [MC1958 RIP] Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/lohud/philip-a-blose-condolences/176555770?cid=full # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-18 @ 17:06 Good Evening All, From Jasper Jottings, our prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Fellow Jasper, Philip A. Blose '58. Please pray for Phil, his Wife of 55 years, Edna, their four Children and their Families. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today Friday. The Family have shared the following Obituary. Thank you. God Bless. Phil Colon Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle. # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-20 @ 21:59 |
JHQ: November Manhattan Monthly2015-Nov-18http://manhattan.edu/news/november-2015-manhattan-monthly # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-18 @ 20:40 |
JLINKEDIN: Continuo, Anthony [MC1976] Curriculum Manger at Alcatel-Lucent2015-Nov-19https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-contino-4ba46310a Continuo, Anthony [MC1976] Learning Consultant - Curriculum Manger at Alcatel-Lucent Southold, New York Telecommunications # - # - # - # - # |
JNEWS: Smith, Bob [MC1974] at New York Supreme Court Civil Branch2015-Nov-19http://www.tribecatrib.com/content/appreciation-farewell-lieutenant-bob AN APPRECIATION: FAREWELL TO 'LIEUTENANT BOB' By Monica Forrestall *** begin quote *** Wednesday, Nov. 19 was Tribeca’s beloved Lt. Bob Smith’s last day on the job. For 15 years, Smith has stood at the doorway of the New York Supreme Court Civil Branch building at 71 Thomas St. (with a total of 29 years working in the courts). And so this was the last day that our son Maxwell Schuss, who’s walked by “Bob’s corner” every school day for the last 8-plus years, would be seeing him. Max had gotten up early to put the finishing touches on a goodbye card (Yankees themed). A little reminiscing, gratitude and a fond farewell were in order for our family on this morning. For years, Smith had been part of the morning ritual of our son Max and many other neighborhood children as they walk to school and stop to say good morning. Max’s friendship with Bob goes back to when he was in kindergarten at P.S. 234. “He’s had a big impact on kids in our neighborhood," said Max, "because school can be stressful but he’ll smile, says hello and it starts the day off right.” So many times we’ve walked down Thomas Street to West Broadway on the block’s downward slope, and see ahead other children stopping to say hello. Bob, nicknamed “Officer Bob,” is a tall, friendly man, always with a nice word for kids headed to school. “I always smile, and try to make them smile, even if they’re crying,” Bob said. Bob, who has a Masters from Manhattan College and taught school for seven years, said he had “always greeted my kids with a big good morning at the start of each day, and taught them to do the same.” He kept that tradition going in Tribeca and helped to foster a small-town feeling, where everyone knows the name of the postman or the lady at the corner store. His co-workers dubbed him the "Mayor of Thomas Street" or his friendly greetings to passersby. *** end quote *** Smith, Bob [MC????] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-19 @ 16:00 Dear John, I believe that Robert (Bob) is a member of the Class of 1974. A credit to the NYS Court System! Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] Smith, Bob [MC1974] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-20 @ 22:02 |
JOBIT: O’Dea, Michael Joseph 'Joe' [MC1954 RIP] on 2015-Sep-11 by Costello, Donald (MC1954)2015-Nov-19https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3308458&fh_id=10184 Michael Joseph "Joe" O'Dea (February 13, 1931 - September 11, 2015 ) Michael Joseph “Joe” O'Dea, age 84, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died Friday, September 11, 2015. He was born February 13, 1931 in New York, NY. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, he went on to become a successful and well-loved District Sales Manager for Procter & Gamble. After retirement he poured himself into his children and grandchildren, known to them all as “Papa Joe," the dispenser of gummy worms. He was a brilliant wordsmith, an accomplished chef, and a savvy shopper. He is survived by his children, Michael (Teri) O’Dea of Tucson, AZ, Karen (Bryan) Wilkerson of Bedford, MA, Eileen (Steve) Allingham of Wheaton, IL, Dorothy (Curt) Parrish of Hobart, IN, and Peggy (Joe) Wright of Tallahassee, FL.; 12 grandchildren, Jordan, Michael, Kelly (Isom), Brendan (Ellen), Mark (Elle), Daniel, Bryan, Kevin, Katie, Thomas, Danny and Megan; and four great-grandchildren, Laney, Nora, Hadley, and Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy O’Dea; and his brother, Francis Clifford O'Dea. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a memorial service to be held at 1:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Silverado Education Foundation, 1936 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563. #-#-# O’Dea, Michael Joseph 'Joe' [MC???? RIP] Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/Batesville/guestbook.aspx?n=michael-odea&pid=175817264 # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-19 @ 16:10 Costello, Donald (MC1954) From the above Google search I found his obituary. I talked with two of his children. He was incapacitated for the last ten years. Joe was Regent of ASB in 1954. He was in the first Air Force ROTC class and was commissioned in 1954 and served in the Air Force during the Korean war. He was a senior sales Manager at Proctor and Gamble and was loved by those he worked with. I wrote and submitted this information twice and was told that it was not received. I submitted is two more times each time requesting that I be informed that it was received. I have been looking for the announcement for over a week. PLEASE ADAPT [JR: I don’t know why it did show up when you submitted it. I don’t see what the connection is to Alma Mater but maybe I’m just clueless. ] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-19 @ 16:16 [JR: Receive an email correcting me. This now cites the correct “O’Dea”.] You do a great job. I did send you my obituary where I added to that found on web from conversations with children. Here is where I started: https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3308458&fh_id=10184 Do your magic and make it well… # - # - # [JR: I THINK I have it correct now.] [JR: To all Jaspers, please write your obit today and include mention of Alma Mater so as to prevent extra work on the Research Desk at the Virtual Jasper Newsroom. Laugh! Seriously, I wrote my own years ago and update it on my birthday every year. Helps my humility. And I have so much to be humble about. Dona Nobis Pacem.] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-20 @ 08:41 Dear John, I believe that Michael is a member of the Class of 1954, May He Rest In Peace. Mike McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.] O’Dea, Michael Joseph 'Joe' [MC1954 RIP] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-20 @ 22:01 Costello, Donald (MC1954) Michael “Joe" O'Dea is a graduate of the Manhattan Class of 1954 and was a Regent of ASB. McEneney, Mike (MC1953) [JR: Thanks, Donald. Much appreciated. Sorry it took you so much effort.] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-20 @ 22:05 |
PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Dick S2015-Nov-19Good Evening All, From Mike McEneney, our prayers are requested for Dick S. Up in Albany, NY. Tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/18/15, Dick will be undergoing surgery on his Upper Spine. We pray for a successful operation and complete and quick recovery free of complications. Thank you. God Bless. Phil Colon Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-19 @ 16:20 |
JLINKEDIN: Dimitriosat, Skipitaris [MC2003] Field Engineer in Greece2015-Nov-20https://gr.linkedin.com/in/skipitaris-dimitrios-6b448510a Dimitriosat, Skipitaris [MC2003] Field Engineer Greece Transportation/Trucking/Railroad # - # - # - # - # |
JHQ: Alma Mater Christmas Concert Dec. 62015-Nov-20http://manhattan.edu/news/manhattan-colleges-annual-christmas-concert-takes-place-dec-6 Manhattan College’s Annual Christmas Concert Takes Place on Dec. 6 *** begin quote *** The College’s Singers and Orchestra will conduct their seasonal performance, A Festival of Lessons and Carols. On Sunday, Dec. 6, Manhattan College’s Singers and Orchestra will hold its annual Christmas musical performance, A Festival of Lessons and Carols. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. with preludes starting at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers on campus. The event is free and open to all, including the local community, students, faculty and staff. *** end quote *** # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-20 @ 21:58 |
JEMAIL: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) shares good news on Merkert, Joe [MC1960]2015-Nov-21Good Morning All, George Skau has shared some good news. Joe Merkert '60 was in our prayers last week as he went in hospital for back surgery. All went well, Joe is recuperating and will be doing rehab and sends his thanks to all for your prayers and good thoughts. Thank you. God Bless. Phil Colon Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) # - # - # Merkert, Joe [MC1960] # - # - # - # - # 2015-Nov-21 @ 15:28 |
ENDNOTE: Courage of some women demonstrates the value of all women2015-Nov-21http://www.littlethings.com/great-netherlands-horse-rescue-v2/ 100 Horses Stuck On Island Are Rescued By All-Female Team Of Heroes By Barbara Diamond *** begin quote *** In 2006, nearly 100 horses were stranded on a small island in the Netherlands. A huge storm surge pushed seawater into the earth outside the dikes of Marrum, a town 90 miles from Amsterdam. Nineteen horses drowned or died of exposure on the muddy knoll that was turned into an island. *** and *** Several women on horseback guided the animals back to safety 650 yards away, and the entire herd — except one horse — followed without hesitation. Norma, who ended up suffering from pneumonia, remained on-site the day of the rescue to help transport the horses. *** end quote *** First I’ve ever heard of this. Maybe it’s not the most important stories ever written, but then again maybe it is. All women? Where were all the men? In this day an age when women are not valued, this should demonstrate how short sighted human beings are. Between the sex selection abortions, the “one child” policy, and the countless abortions, humanity is throwing away more than 50% of the intellectual assets that God gives us. Add to that the loss due to the welfare system that “mentally disables” people in a victim mentality and the warfare system that kills and maims countless numbers, and you have a recipe for a self-inflicted disaster! Dona Nobis Pacem # - # - # - # - # |