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MADISON - ST. CLAIR RECORD

Friday, March 29, 2024

John J. Hopkins News


It's A Wonderful County!

By John J. Hopkins |
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, (Madison County) really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.

Very clever, Mr. Moorman

By John J. Hopkins |
St. Peter’s reply: “Very clever Mr. Moorman. Very clever indeed. We haven’t had a Yale man up here since George Bush Sr. Take a seat.“

Thank you, Brother Ringkamp

By John J. Hopkins |
On behalf of our class of 1969, we say thank you Brother Henry – thank you for instilling values that did indeed carry forth for a lifetime.

To Kill an Orange Bird

By John J. Hopkins |
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to Justice everywhere.”

It's A Wonderful County!

By John J. Hopkins |
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, (Madison County) really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.

I know a guy ... A tribute to Tom Long

By John J. Hopkins |
The many acts of kindness by Tom Long often went unnoticed and unheralded, known only by the recipient.

Debbie and Margaret’s most excellent adventure

By John J. Hopkins |
In the early hours of Tuesday, August 30, 4:15 AM to be precise - 04:15 in military time - Honor Flight Mission Number 62 took off from Abraham Lincoln airport in Springfield, Illinois, destination Washington D.C.

Rough ROE to hoe

By John J. Hopkins |
While we suffer many problems in this Country, perhaps the worst is the double-barreled whammy of a corrupt media and a lazy populace.

Long live the King

By John J. Hopkins |
This Tuesday, the 16th of August, marks the 45th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock and Roll. Through almost a half century since his passing, his star shines clear and bright in the hearts of his loyal fans. Elvis was more than a performer, but a true American icon.

It's a Wonderful County!

By John J. Hopkins |
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, (Madison County) really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.

Thanks, Champ, for being an American

By John J. Hopkins |
ut the most clearly memorable time came in the search for history. It was found at the five story museum dedicated to the life and legacy of one of Louisville’s and indeed the world’s most famous citizens, Muhammed Ali.

World Trade Center: 9-11 Remembered

By John J. Hopkins |
Spend some time in church, say a prayer for the more than 3,000 souls lost, for thanksgiving to God for the courage of all who gave so much - the firefighter, the policeman, the ironworker, whose lungs burn with permanent fire from breathing the fumes, for the families left behind, and for the grace of providence to still guide this country.

Goodbye, Gator...

By John J. Hopkins |
Our beloved Gator need not only be remembered for how he died, but more for how he lived. He lived his short life full and complete, with no regrets. We need now to carry on, to love more, appreciate more, knowing in the wash of our tears, Nick is still with us in spirit. We need only to seek his presence in our memories, and then carry on. It will be hard, but he is worth it. Be not afraid.

A warrior is laid to rest

By John J. Hopkins |
He was a man of History, of the Law and of Faith, each one devoutly studied and revered.

It's a Wonderful County!

By John J. Hopkins |
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, (Madison County) really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.

Petticoat Junction - 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

By John J. Hopkins |
Eventually, the whole of the media will turn on the Bidens, demanding the purging of their collective sins. This will lead to an unfortunately regrettable resignation by Joe as President, probably by Christmas of next year.

A time to Heel

By John J. Hopkins |
Uncle Joe Biden, in the first of many broken promises to come, pledged to unify. But unfortunately, actions taken make words spoken ring hollow. Biden tells us he wants to “Heal” the Nation, but as “Me and Joe” take the stage, the painfully obvious truth is it is not to make whole they desire, but domination.

World Trade Center: 9-11 Remembered

By John J. Hopkins |
Spend some time in church, say a prayer for the more than 3,000 souls lost, for thanksgiving to God for the courage of all who gave so much - the firefighter, the policeman, the ironworker, whose lungs burn with permanent fire from breathing the fumes, for the families left behind, and for the grace of providence to still guide this country.

It's a Wonderful County!

By John J. Hopkins |
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, it really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.

To Lance Callis: The Parting Glass

By John J. Hopkins |
Felix Lance Callis was born in Granite City on August 12, 1935, and died in St. Louis on September 25, 2019 at the age of 84. These are the bare biographical facts, but as in most men of greatness, there lies so much more.