The Tribute Jeep

08/30/2026

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PERSPECTIVE.

I’ve sat here all week and watched the barrage of holier-than-thou service members attack Lance Corporal Jordan Houston after he received the Bronze Star with Valor this week.

Picking apart his uniform. His ribbons. His badges. Zooming in looking for anything they can find wrong with him.

If you’re one of those people:

F**K YOU.

Some of the loudest critics are the same people constantly preaching about veteran su***de, mental health, brotherhood, and taking care of our own.

You don’t get to preach about taking care of our own while publicly tearing one of them apart.

I know what it feels like to be that young Marine. I’ve had people inside our own community criticize every move, every mistake, and everything they thought was wrong with me. Very few ever stopped to ask if I was okay.

Years later, some of those same people wanted to shake my hand and pretend they gave a s**t all along.

I remember.

That’s why I’m not looking at what’s wrong with Houston’s uniform. I’m looking at the Marine wearing it.

Half of you criticizing him can’t handle a negative comment on social media without getting triggered. You damn sure couldn’t handle half the world dissecting your life while carrying whatever weight this young man is carrying.

Get off your high horse. Reach a hand out instead of kicking him while he’s down. Ask the Marine if he’s okay.

To me, Houston is a brother and a hero. I’m proud to wear the same uniform as him. If he needs help climbing this mountain, I’ll stand next to him the entire way.

Most of you tearing him apart don’t rate to hold his jockstrap.

I hope he turns every ounce of this criticism into fuel and keeps climbing.

When he reaches the top, some of you will reach out to shake his hand, take the picture, and pretend you helped him get there.

I hope he gives you the middle finger.

Taking care of our own isn’t something you post about.

It’s what you do when one of your own needs you.

Be the example.

08/26/2026

Today is the 5th anniversary of Heaven reviving 13 souls that tragically lost their lives during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Let’s us not forget their sacrifices.
I have the honor of knowing many of the families personally. You can see the emptiness of losing their child in their eyes. Please say a prayer for them today on the solemn anniversary.
Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, U.S. Marine Corps (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25, U.S. Marine Corps (Lawrence, Massachusetts)
Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, U.S. Marine Corps (Sacramento, California)
Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, U.S. Marine Corps (Indio, California)
Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, U.S. Marine Corps (Omaha, Nebraska)
Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, U.S. Marine Corps (Logansport, Indiana)
Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, U.S. Marine Corps (Rio Bravo, Texas)
Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, U.S. Marine Corps (Wentzville, Missouri)
Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, U.S. Marine Corps (Jackson, Wyoming)
Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, U.S. Marine Corps (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, U.S. Marine Corps (Norco, California)
Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, U.S Navy (Berlin Heights, Ohio)
Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, U.S. Army (Corryton, Tennessee)

08/02/2026

Lieutenant Commander Petersen Memorial Day speech 2024.

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08/01/2026

What a great Event. At The Flags of Honor annual veteran fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds raised go to help our veterans.
Today I had the honor of meeting Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) USN Michael "Mike" Petersen. RET. Of The most decorated air unit in naval history. He was a pilot in the Helicopter Attack Squadron (Light) Three (HAL-3), famously known as the Seawolves. This all-volunteer unit served during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1972, He flew 269 combat missions. He received 17 air medals and the Purple Heart, flying combat missions in the Mekong Delta.

07/20/2026

Had a great turn out at Minnesota Street Machine Nationals this year. The cross roads chapel hosts Tribute and Memorial vehicles. We had special guests this year. The Gold Star parents of US Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin “TAYLOR” Hoover. With their Tribute Jeep Honoring the 13 Angels of Abbey Gate. A special thanks to those who made financial contributions making it possible for them to attend. 
The Flag runners of Minnesota. Imagine Outdoors. Rock on Trucking. Delta Hotel by Marriott, and individuals contributions from Kevin of Racers for Christ Chaplains, And Mike Wheelock of True North Mergers and Acquisitions. A Thank you for showing your support and helping to Flags for Fort Snelling, Minnesota Ram Club And The United States Marine Corps 9th District recruiting.

05/14/2026

With a heavy heart I added a new name.
SGT. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, was killed in action on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during an unmanned aircraft system (drone) attack supporting Operation Epic Fury.

04/23/2026

Willibald Charles Bianchi[1] (March 12, 1915 – January 9, 1945) was a United States Army officer serving with the Philippine Scouts who received the Medal of Honor during World War II for his actions near Bagac, Philippines, during the Battle of Bataan in 1942. Bianchi is one of three members of the Philippine Scouts who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Bianchi was later among the troops captured by the Japanese at the fall of Bataan, on April 9, 1942. He was killed in action in January 1945, but his remains were unable to be positively identified until 2025.

03/04/2026