My New Real Estate Hero - Jean Gregoire Sagbo, First Black Politician in Russia

I have never heard of Jean Gregoire Sagbo, until I read the article today from Associated Press and Yahoo! World News titled "A Russian Milestone..."

He negotiates Real Estate sales in Russia. He has lived in Russia since 1982, is married and has two children. Sounds Normal, right ?

But Apparently, He in anything BUT normal. He is special. He is a member of the Town Council, and is not paid for his services. He is heavily civic minded. He cares about the people and his community, and the townspeople of Novozavidovo, Russia know it. So, in what has been the called the town's first fair and honest election, Mr. Sagbo was elected as a Councilor.

Mr. Sagbo is also African. He is the first Black person to ever be elected to a Russian political office. EVER.

He has what it takes to cross the color lines, and make people color blind. The people of Novozavidovo do not see race or color when they think of Mr. Sagbo. They just see a fellow Russian who cares about his community in a way that is necessary and welcomed. However, he does not like being compared to President Obama. He believes his situation is very different than the current U.S. President's, and who can argue with him ?

The world needs more people like Jean Gregoire Sagbo. My goodness, DO WE. Congratulations Mr. Sagbo. You are MY HERO for the day...

Photo of Mr. Sagbo from Associated Press via Yahoo! News

In Memory of PFC Jacob A. Dennis, 22, of Powder Springs, Georgia...

I did not know Pfc. Jacob A. Dennis, 22, of Powder Springs, Georgia.

But I am deeply saddened he is not here anymore. War on Terror News reports the following:

"Pfc. Jacob A. Dennis, 22, of Powder Springs, Ga., died July 3 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries sustained June 30 in a weapons system accident at Forward Operating Base Lane, Afghanistan (Zabul province)."

I never knew the kid even existed. But I am from Powder Springs, Georgia. I have been a resident her for the past 19 years. And I have a son that is 23 years old, and a Step Son who is 21. All of these boys would have been in High School together. Hearing the death of PFC Dennis reminds me of how much anguish I would feel if one of my boys were gone. I do not know what I would do with myself...

My heart goes out to his family. I wish there were never wars where we have to send our children into harms way. As parents, we try so hard to protect them as they grow up. When they become adults, they are free to do and be as they wish.

I did not know you PFC Dennis, but I honor you and respect you for serving your country, and for protecting my rights to say what I feel, think what I want, and do as I wish...

May God Bless Your Soul Forever. Rest in Peace, My son...