‘Taking Chance’ A Must This Memorial Day
May 27, 2011 11:48 AM This Memorial Day weekend, like so many others over the years is a time to reflect on those who helped and continue to keep this great nation a free nation. Every year they put out lists of songs and movies that would be appropriate for this day and everyone has their favorite song or movie that best represents what this day means to them. Movies that immediately come to mind would include ‘We Were Soldiers’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’. While these movies are well done and very emotional, there is one that never seems to be on the list and I would like to add it and recommend it. The movie is the HBO produced ‘Taking Chance’ that chronicles the incredible journey of USMC Lt. Colonel Micheal Strobl who was on military escort duty with the remains of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming for burial. Cpl Phelps was killed by hostile fire in Al Anbar Province, Iraq while protecting his platoon, he died a hero and he was only 19. The story centers around the incredible outpouring of support Col. Strobl encountered from people who did not know him or Cpl. Phelps during the journey home. There is the scene where the baggage handlers at one airport, while carefully loading the casket on to the plane, stop and line up in silent prayer for the fallen soldier without knowing that Col. Strobl was watching. Another scene involved Col. Strobl encountering another young soldier on escort duty who seems to be struggling, when Col. Strobl asks him where he is headed and the young Private with tears in his eyes, says ‘we are headed home sir, this is my brother’. Kevin Bacon plays Col. Strobl and gives one of the most stirring performances any actor has ever given in my opinion and was Academy Award worthy. Your tears will start very early in this film and will not stop until the very end when it fades to black. This film should be mandatory viewing for all americans about this silent and virtually unseen journey that happens far too often in this country. Please, rent this film, you will be glad you did. God bless you, the men and women of our Armed Forces past and present; we owe you debt that we could never hope to repay. Thank you Col. Strobl and thank you, Cpl. Phelps for your service. To read more about Col. Strobl and see clips from the film including an interview with Kevin Bacon, click here.
Quadruplets Laughing at Their Dad Will Make Your Weekend
May 17, 2013 8:00 PM This video may not have any real social significance and it's certainly not the most news worthy story of the day. However, with everything going on in the world today and on the nightly newscasts, sometimes we just need something to remind us that life is good and humanity can be a beautiful thing.
Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet
Now 30, Carrie Underwood has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband -- and she's content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage... without kids.
Henderson Schools on Lockdown While Police Search for Escaped Inmate
Two schools in Henderson County, Jefferson Elementary and Riverview preschool are on lockdown while police search for a missing inmate.
According to police Nicholas Christian was working at the jail garden and walked off
Songs For St. Jude Free Concert – Jason Sturgeon May 31st At Hawg N Sauce
May 17, 2013 7:05 AM WKDQ is proud to announce this summer's Songs For St. Jude Free Concert Series with Hawg N Sauce BBQ and Grill in Mt. Vernon. We kick off this series with a performance from Indiana native, Jason Sturgeon on May 31st at 7:30pm!
Saturday Is Recycle Day In Vanderburgh County at the 4-H Center
May 17, 2013 4:00 AM If you are like me and have old newspapers, magazines, cardboard and plastic bottles sacked up and ready to recycle - Saturday is the day to clean house!
‘Way Late Play Date’ at cMoe Lets Adults Act Like Kids Again
Grab some friends, send the kids to Grandma's, and get ready to have some adult fun at the Children's Museum of Evansville!
Behold, the Greatest Bird Hunter of All Time
May 16, 2013 11:45 PM Every so often you see a video that makes you say, "no way he just did that." Have you ever heard of noodling? Noodling is basically fishing with your bare hands and believe it or not, but some people are very skilled at this. In fact, I think there is some kind of reality show about noodling. What do you call quail hunting with your bare hands?
The State Where People Swear the Most – F@!#ing Ohio!
May 16, 2013 8:00 PM S*#T! There goes another title that Indiana and Kentucky lose out on. According to a new survey, people swear more in Ohio than any other state in the Union, followed by Maryland and New Jersey...well there's a f@!#ing surprise - what no New York? By contrast, the state with the fewest people who swear and the most goody two-shoes is Washington.
Who Is Batman?
May 16, 2013 5:17 PM It's a question that people in Gotham City have been asking for years. Who is Batman. This mysterious crime fighter, that flies at night has kept his identity concealed, until now, when he showed up at the Townsquare Media Offices, but now there's more mystery than ever before!
Country Whuppin’ – Jon Pardi Vs. Dakota Bradley
May 16, 2013 3:55 PM Jon Pardi now has two wins as champion of Country Whuppin' scoring a major upset over Lady Antebellum. Today he's back in the ring facing the young, spry Dakota Bradley. Who will win?