Dr. Bollig's Photo of Saturn

My Boss, Dr. David Bollig, is an amateur astronomer and took this photo of Saturn from his telescope earlier this week.  I thought it was pretty cool. 

Supporting Kyia Gan for stem cell transplant

Kyia Gan is the daughter of a high school friend of mine.

About 6 months ago, Kyia suffered a tragic car accident that took the life of a close friend of hers and left her paralyzed from the waist down.

http://www.waynesvilledailyguide.com/topstories/x1461785546/Accidents-produce-injuries-deaths

Kyia wants to get a stem cell transplant which will help her.


Please help Kyia by making a donation to her cause or by liking her fundraiser page on Facebook to help raise awareness of her plight.

http://www.facebook.com/SupportingKyiaGanForStemCellTransplant

Thanks for your consideration!!

Todd Swank aka Shortarmguy

Rose Connolly --- Illinois Veteran of the Month

Rose is a long time contributor to shortarmguy.com and a very nice lady.

Yesterday Rose was named as Veteran of the Month by the the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Congratulations Rose and thanks for everything you did to serve our country!!

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Chatham Woman as March 2011 Veteran of the Month

Air Force Veteran Rosemary Connolly recognized during Women’s History Month

SPRINGFIELD – In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored decorated United States Air Force Veteran Rosemary Connolly as March 2011 Veteran of the Month at a ceremony in Springfield.

The Illinois Veteran of the Month award is a distinction that is given to military Veterans who give back to their community and continue to serve other Veterans. IDVA Director Dan Grant presented the award to Connolly at American Legion Post 32 in Springfield.

Connolly, a Milwaukee native and current information services specialist for the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. She was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters. Connolly was deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, for which she received the Air Force Expeditionary Medal.

IDVA honored Connolly, 57, for extensive work on behalf of Illinois veterans. An avid motorcyclist, she is a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard, American Legion Post 32 Legion Riders, Mothers to Marines and an Honor Flight guardian. She also hosts the Wreaths Across America statehouse ceremony and is a life member Women in Military Service for America memorial, among many other affiliations.

“During Women’s History Month we take time to recognize the brave women who answered our nation’s call to duty,” said IDVA Director Dan Grant. “Today we proudly salute the accomplishments of Master Sergeant Connolly and honor her continued work on behalf of Illinois Veterans.”

Press release
http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=9288

Video
http://vimeo.com/21216143

Vote for Matt!

http://www.kroaknights.com/midday

Help a Brother out! My buddy Matt is living in Bangalore, India. He's currently in a Karaoke contest and needs votes. Visit this site, watch Matt's video, and hit the like button. Thanks!! Todd