Ralph Myers
Age 70, Author, Victim's Rights Advocate, Amatuer Photographer. I have written and had published three ficitional novels two of which are based upon historical fact. The names of my books are The Attrition Colonies, Kriegsmarine and The Bergman Justice, all published by Publish America in Baltimore, MD area. The short story I have just published here The Biloxi Kid- - Confederate Cowboy is my first attempt at writing a short story.
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The 40th Annual Ski to Sea RaceKentucky may have the Derby and Indianapolis the Indy 500 in May but none can surpass the annual Ski to Sea Race that takes place on the Memorial Day weekend in Bellingham, WA.
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Impossible, Couldn’t Happen, Not in Our NeighborhoodAlthough this story is fictional it is based upon a true experiences of a family after their child is murdered and the ensuing journey in the American Crimina Justice System as a Crime Victim.
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San Alijo BeachThia poem is one I wrote as a father of my murdered son. This assignment was "A Father's Day Poem" and I find it fitting as a tribute of a father to a son that was taken away from him way before it should have been time.
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I'm a Crime VictimThis being National Crime Victim's Rights Week and being a survivor of a murdered son I wrote this poem as a victim for National Crime Victim's Rights Week April 22-28, 2012. -
H. J. Resolution 106 is Deserving of Congressional SupportThe need for a constitutional amendment is long overdue that will give victims of crime a standing in the U.S. Constitution.
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A Veteran’s Perspective on Photos of Dead Afghan Suicide BombersThis my article in response to a Yahoo Contributor request about the recent LA Times article and photos released showing some of our US military posing alongside of the mutilated bodies of Afghan bombers.
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Visitors from the ArcticThis year saw an unusual migration of White Snowy Owls to Canada and many of the lower U.S. States in search of food due to a shortage of Lemmings they normally feed upon in the Arctic.
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Convicted Juvenile Murderers Don’t Deserve a Second Chance at FreedomAs the U.S. Supremem Court considers the Health Care Law that is getting most media attention there is another matter of importance being heard, convicted juvenile murderers life without possibility of parole sentences being invalidated.
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Bailouts of a Different KindToday,America seems to be heading in the wrong direction and suffering the disgrace of having an apologist president. In 2012 we have a chance to tell the world America's time for apologizing is at an end by defeating President Obama.
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Bellingham, Washington’s 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeCome join in the fun and festivities this St. Patrick's Day at the 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in our vibrant community of Bellingham, Washington
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Images and SoundsThis year it will be 19yrs since my son was murdered and soon the murderer will get a parole hearing. I only wish my son could get a second chance at life. I wrote this poem in acceptance of a Yahoo assignment. The painting was done by me, Ralph L Myers.
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The Illusive LeprechaunMy limerick about an illusive Irish Leprechaun -
The Drone Incident (Part One)What can possibly happen when a hacker intent on an act of terrorism takes control of an armed Drone launched on a test mission?
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The Drone Incident (Conclusion)This is the conclusion to my Flash Fiction story assignment
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The Four Seasons in BellinghamBellingham, Washington, one of the most beautiful cities in America, offers something for everyone. Located in the shadow of Mt. Baker, Bellingham offers the beauty of Whatcom Falls, Zuanich Point Park and tree lined parkways as you will see in my video.
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Christmas in the Lands of Our AncestorsMy grandchildren are curious about the Christmas celebrations, traditions and customs in the land's of their ancestors from Germany, Greece, Iran and Italy. This story is my attempt to teach them about the Christmas holiday.
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America, the Wannabe Land of the Free LunchI feel that many Americans have lost a lot of their work ethic and look to the government to provide them with much more than they are entitled to.
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Campaign to Have Regis Philbin Host Next Year's Oscar Awards ShowWith the resignation of Eddie Murphy as the host for the next Academy Awards show I think Regis Philbin would be an excellent choice to replace him.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? - - Part 10 - -A Survivor’s ClosureI conclude my series of articles on why I beleive crime victims or survivor's of murder victims are Beneath the Law. The thoughts I have expressed are based upon my experiences, opinions and perceptions of the American Criminal Justice System.
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Merry What-cha-ma-call ItIn today's politically correct environment I wanted to send a Christmas greeting to family and friends. However, in order not to offend anyone I am sending a greeting that should cover all and offend none.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law - - Part 9, Let the Games BeginI have tried to describe in this part, my thoughts, perceptions and even prejudjices I felt during the criminal trial proceedings from a survivor of a murder victim's vantange point.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? - - Part 8, Stops Along the Road of the Criminal Justice SystemIn Part 8, I have chronicled our journey through the justice system as we sought justice in the name of and on behalf of our murdered son. This is of course told from my perceptions.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? - - Part 7, a Survivor's AnguishThis part examines the feelings experienced by survivor's of a murdered loved one from as many aspects I could think of. -
Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? - - Part 6, Unanticipated Aspects of MurderI have tried to put into words some "aspects" of murder I have and certainly other survivor's of murder victims have or possibly will experience. I call these aspects "unanticipated" because many of them you would never imagine as being possible.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? Part 5, at the Crime SceneIn this part, what I have written about the crime scene is what was told to me plus testimony at the trial of my son's murderer as well as my thoughts and perceptions.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? Part 4, Criminal Justice 101In this article I have explained the variety of feelings a survivor of a murdered loved one will fell and the range of emotions they will encounter as they begin their journey along the road of crimnal justice.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? Part 3, a Parents Worst NightmareThis is the third in a series of articles detailing life after the murder of my son and the living nightmare our family was cast into and the day to day attempts of getting through the loss.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? Part 2, the Plight of a Crime Victim in the Criminal Justice System. The Journey BeginsThis is the second of a series of articles that delves into what the life of a crime victim, particularly a survivor of a murder victim will experience as they travel through the American Criminal Justice System.
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Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law? Part 1, My Experiences and ObservationsThis is the first of a series of articles I have written illustrating the plight of crime victims in the American Criminal Justice System, particularly the survivors of murder victims.
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Amanda Knox, What Lies Ahead?As a father of a murdered son I follow trials such as the Amanda Knox trial with a great deal of interest. I, like millions of others what lies ahead for her strictly from a legal standpoint.
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Boyhood Memories of an Indiana FallThis poem describes my memories I have of my years while growing up and living in Indiana the place where I met and fell in love with my wife. We are still married after 45 years and I will always cherish them and Fall is my favorite season.
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There's a New Anti-ism in the American Dialogue TodayThis article represents my opinions as a former small business owner. What I have expressed have been arrived at through my experinces and knowledge of what it takes to succeed in business in a heavily regulated and burdensome anti- business environment.
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Where's the Outrage, Where's the Concern?Opinion of a father of a murdered son and a victim's rights advocate as well as a former Los Angeles Chapter leader of Parents of Murdered Children.
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Operation First LadyMystery, thriller, fictional story. Who other than a First Lady can get close to the President without raising suspicion and no one thinks or would believe for a moment that she would be his assassin.
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Veteran: Never Again if United We StandA special thank you to our men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
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A Bellingham Summer's MornOf all the places I have either lived in or travelled to Bellingham, Washington is second to none wwith respect to scenic, natural beauty, ambience and a sense of community.
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Yelling in SilenceFeelings of Grief, Expressions of feelings, Healthy way of dealingwith losing my son to murder. Momentos defining what he loved and his life.
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What If the Pilgrims Had Landed on Plymouth Rock in 2011?A humorus view of what the Pilgrims might have encountered if the had landed at Plymouth Rock in 2011.
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The Biloxi Kid- - Confederate CowboyThe Biloxi Kid - - Confederate Cowboy is a fictional story based upon history of the last battle of the American Civil War which actually ended in Texas at Palmito Ranch on May 12-13, 1865.
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The Casey Anthony Acquittal: Thoughts from a Parent of a Murdered ChildEach year millions of Americans are devastated by the loss of a child or other loved one to murder.
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A Dad's Love on Father's DayI wrote and published this poem in my book of poetry Looking Back- - Looking Forward on Father's Day June 15, 1997. The poems in this book are my reflections on life and living as experienced by surviving Dad's and parents of murdered children.
