Mitch Schmidtkepersonal courage Archives - Mitch Schmidtke https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/category/virtues/personal-courage/ Stories of virtue tested in battle Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.mitchschmidtke.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-saber-quill-logo-icon-v1.2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 personal courage Archives - Mitch Schmidtke https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/category/virtues/personal-courage/ 32 32 128348631 Wear Out or Rust Out: The Service of John T. Corley https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/john-t-corley/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/john-t-corley/#respond Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=1197 John T. Corley is an example of a man who took tenacious action to support what he valued. His vigorous performance of duty over a lifetime to defeat fascism and defend freedom led him to be one of the most decorated soldiers in American history. His life offers some lessons that we can apply today.

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]]> John T. Corley is an example of a man who took tenacious action to support what he valued. His vigorous performance of duty over a lifetime to defeat fascism and defend freedom led him to be one of the most decorated soldiers in American history. His life offers some lessons that we can apply today.

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/john-t-corley/feed/ 0 1197 Moral courage of Silas Soule and the Sand Creek Massacre https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/moral-courage-of-silas-soule-and-the-sand-creek-massacre/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/moral-courage-of-silas-soule-and-the-sand-creek-massacre/#respond Sun, 08 Jul 2018 16:51:28 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=1150 Moral Courage of Silas Soule We immediately recognize brave acts of physical courage. They are often well witnessed and touted as a brave act. Sometimes, the strength of moral courage is missed. Moral courage is based on actions taken for moral reasons despite the risk of consequences. Having the moral courage to act, regardless of […]

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]]> Moral Courage of Silas Soule We immediately recognize brave acts of physical courage. They are often well witnessed and touted as a brave act. Sometimes, the strength of moral courage is missed. Moral courage is based on actions taken for moral reasons despite the risk of consequences. Having the moral courage to act, regardless of […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/moral-courage-of-silas-soule-and-the-sand-creek-massacre/feed/ 0 1150 World War II intelligence officer given congressional medal https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/world-war-ii-intelligence-officer-given-congressional-medal/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/world-war-ii-intelligence-officer-given-congressional-medal/#respond Mon, 25 Jun 2018 23:46:01 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=1140 Retired Captain Martin Gelb was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at 98 years old.

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/world-war-ii-intelligence-officer-given-congressional-medal/feed/ 0 1140 Bravery in the Spanish-American War https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/bravery-in-the-spanish-american-war/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/bravery-in-the-spanish-american-war/#respond Sat, 23 Jun 2018 12:00:22 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=1017 Bravery in the Spanish-American War is remarkable since so many men were recognized for a war that was so short. Hostilities in the Spanish-American War lasted less than four months before an armistice was signed. The number of patriots that volunteered to serve in the Spanish-American War is notable. The number of men recognized for their courage […]

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]]> Bravery in the Spanish-American War is remarkable since so many men were recognized for a war that was so short. Hostilities in the Spanish-American War lasted less than four months before an armistice was signed. The number of patriots that volunteered to serve in the Spanish-American War is notable. The number of men recognized for their courage […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/bravery-in-the-spanish-american-war/feed/ 0 1017 How Love Heals All Wounds https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/love-heals-connie-rose-spinks/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/love-heals-connie-rose-spinks/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2018 14:00:16 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=581 How Love Heals All Wounds Have you ever heard a story and thought about how that person got through their life with the extreme circumstances they faced? There are many fantastic stories out there, but sometimes one of them grabs your soul. Stories grab your soul when we connect with them in some way. For […]

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]]> How Love Heals All Wounds Have you ever heard a story and thought about how that person got through their life with the extreme circumstances they faced? There are many fantastic stories out there, but sometimes one of them grabs your soul. Stories grab your soul when we connect with them in some way. For […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/love-heals-connie-rose-spinks/feed/ 0 581 How integrity is…everything https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/integrity-in-battle/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/integrity-in-battle/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:25:49 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=715 Integrity in battle On a crisp morning of an Autumn solstice, Julius led his men towards their adversary not knowing how the next day would unfold. Under intense pressure from the enemy, Julius and his men battled fiercely while forging up steep hills. It was a strange, dangerous place. Julius aimed to do what’s right […]

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]]> Integrity in battle On a crisp morning of an Autumn solstice, Julius led his men towards their adversary not knowing how the next day would unfold. Under intense pressure from the enemy, Julius and his men battled fiercely while forging up steep hills. It was a strange, dangerous place. Julius aimed to do what’s right […]

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]]> https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/integrity-in-battle/feed/ 0 715 Why I’m writing this blog: Inspirational stories of virtue https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-im-writing-this-blog/ https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/why-im-writing-this-blog/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:55:17 +0000 mitchsc1 https://www.mitchschmidtke.com/?p=1 Why I’m writing this blog: Inspirational stories of virtue Inspirational stories of virtue tested in battle: Educate readers on little known or forgotten stories from military history. Entertain readers who share the love for military history. Elevate readers by sharing stories of virtue to inspire us to be better people. To understand where I’m going with […]

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]]> Why I’m writing this blog: Inspirational stories of virtue Inspirational stories of virtue tested in battle: Educate readers on little known or forgotten stories from military history. Entertain readers who share the love for military history. Elevate readers by sharing stories of virtue to inspire us to be better people. To understand where I’m going with […]

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