September 2022

Many famous last words have been said over the centuries; “Give me liberty, or give me death.” “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Since 9/11, we’ve added two more words to the Lexicon of American patriotism: “Let’s Roll.” Those were the last words by Todd Beamer on United Flight 93, the man who called 911 from his hijacked airliner; the man who formed a group with other passengers and attacked the hijackers; the man whose group of heroes stopped their hijacked airliner from crashing into either the White House or the Capitol. “Let’s roll.” Those words were repeated by Ballinger Fire Dept captain Ken Kvapil during his remarks on Sunday; words that Kvapil pointed out that are painted on the back of the bucket of Ballinger’s Ladder One; “Let’s roll.” Uribe once again formed a group of dedicated firefighters and family members who walked 5 kilometers, in full turnout gear, to commemorate the sacrifice made on 9/11 by 343 firefi ghters on 9/11.

WINTERS, TEXAS Karmen Miller rounded out her summer traveling to Midland, TX on 8/6 as an exhibitor at the West Texas Heat Jackpot. Karmen was Champion Junior Showmanship for her second consecutive show; additionally she placed 1st, 3rd, and 4th in her classes. She came home with a new buckle, a banner, a slew of prizes, and a pocketful of cash.