Monthly Archives: May 2016

The heroes on the Hill

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

At mile 20, Marine Corps Marathoners cross the Potomac River on the 14th Street Bridge. When I got to that point in the 2010 marathon, my legs cramped. I crossed the span knowing I had 6.2 more painful miles ahead … Continue reading →

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War’s Scythe

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Silver jets roared west from Reagan National Airport, following the Potomac as they headed toward cities around the country. The passengers on the left would have seen a field of stones, tombs of fallen warriors now guarding Washington, D.C. for … Continue reading →

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I get Monday off

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I get Monday off. To get that day off, thousands of American’s gave their lives on the battlefield, in the air and on the sea. They faced fear, terror, pain, thirst and exhaustion. But they did their jobs and paid … Continue reading →

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Where champions are crowned

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Tonight’s the second annual Mississippi Sports Awards will honor the best Mississippi prep athletes. I’ll play a small part (emceeing) and Tim Tebow will be there. But the true stars will be the athletes in the room. And they’ll be … Continue reading →

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Angels come in strange shapes and sizes

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I visited a friend of mine yesterday. He’s one of the most physically strong people I know — but I also admire him for his strong will (some would say he is hard-headed). His faith has strengthened exponentially this past … Continue reading →

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The Sign

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Madison Central High School has an electronic sign at the entrance to their parking lot. Every morning, as I head to the football field to workout, it has a countdown until graduation. This morning, it read four.   Four.   … Continue reading →

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The Walk

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Twenty-five years after graduating from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, I’ll be giving the commencement address for the graduates of Holmes Community College. I can’t tell you how excited I am. And how I never dreamed I’d be bestowed such … Continue reading →

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The Next Level

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

At 4 a.m., I searched for the next level. Trust me, at 4 a.m., I’m searching for a lot of things. By 4:15, I’m dressed and making sure my son is ready. We head out of the house by 4:30 … Continue reading →

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Bootcamp Blog: Day 1

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Weight: 223. Goal: 199 It was the first day back and Paul mixed things up a bit from past boot camps. There was no fitness test per se — we just jumped feet first into our workout and I felt … Continue reading →

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Ideas are like a River

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

As it flows past Natchez, the Mississippi River shapes the land that tries to hold it in check. As I stood on the bluff watching the river, I thought I how much history the Old Man had seen. And I … Continue reading →

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