Augusta County's "Speedy" Hite, U.S. Army veteran of 3 wars -- Happy Birthday!

Mr. Speedy Hite (second from left), a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Thank you for your service, Mr. Hite.
Happy Birthday!

D.E. Hite, affectionately known as "Speedy" and by me as Mr. Hite, is one year older today. He is well known in the area, meeting many mornings with his regular coffee group at Kathy's Restaurant in Staunton, attending monthly SWAC Conservative Breakfasts, standing at attention at Support the Troops rallies, and showing up just about anywhere at anytime.

Mr. Hite was career U.S. Army, serving in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam before retiring and returning home to Augusta County. He is my neighbor and friend, and we are fortunate to have men like him who were willing to sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

Happy "90-something" Birthday, Mr. Hite ... and may you be blessed with many more.

Photo by SWAC Girl
Lynn Mitchell
March 2010

SWAC conservative breakfast

Mike Thomas and Kurt Michael talk at February's SWAC Conservative Breakfast where 55 people turned out. Mike led the Pledge of Allegiance. A number of regulars were in Washington, DC, at the CPAC Conference.

Mr. Speedy Hite (second from left) was recognized for his years of military service during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Suzanne Curran offered information about the Tea Party Nation convention in TN. A firecracker activist, she will be attending the upcoming Suzanne Curran Republican Women's Retreat named after such a hard-working volunteer.

Folks from all walks in life who consider themselves conservatives attend the monthly breakfasts. It is a non-partisan event open to all.

Mr. Hite addressed the group as another military veteran looked on. We are thankful to these men for their sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

Photos by SWAC Girl
Lynn Mitchell
20 February 2010