This came out of a post I saw that asked how long it took Sam Wilson to realize he was being lapped by Steve Rogers while running the Mall. This was what I thought would happen. Sam His alarm went off at five in the morning, but by then Sam was already up. He'd had a hard time sleeping for a while now and right now was the only time running at the D.C. Mall wouldn't be a tourist nightmare. Lacing up his running shoes and locking his home up he started for the Washington monument first. He was no young man anymore but endurance was what he was training for. He was at a good pace next to the long water pool that started the Mall when a fellow runner called out, "On your left." Sam nodded in acknowledgment as the runner flew by, practically sprinting. What was it about the bragging rights of sprinting the Mall? Sam was at the Lincoln memorial when it happened again. "On your left." The runner flew by. "On my left, got it," Sam mu
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This I came up with after I saw a post that I will place on the bottom. Barnes Cross "The Barnes Cross is given to those who showed exceptional acts of sacrifice in the line of service above and beyond the call of duty. It is not limited to those serving in any branch of enforcement. It is impartial but rare and in its 70-year history has only been awarded 47 times. It is given with both great pride and sadness as it is a reminder of those who give their lives in honor of our country, our freedoms, and liberty. Its name is synonymous with utmost loyalty and sacrifice in service of country and state. We are gathered here today to impart the 48 Barnes Cross on one Jack Riley, 2nd Lieutenant of the 58th Pararescue Squadron for the Khali Kandiel mission. In his death, he rescued 23 souls. May he never be forgotten and live on like all Barnes recipients, in our hearts." Sam could barely see straight as the speaker finished. His best friend was gone. They hadn't