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Many of us have been touched by the war in the Gulf. Imagine how many more were affected by WWII. Veterans of that war are dying off at a rate of 1,100 a day. Take a moment to watch one vet tell his story.
Unfortunately most major holidays are no longer celebrated or honored for the reasons that made them national days of observance. Memorial Day is a classic example of embracing the opportunity for a long weekend, yet giving little thought to the true meaning of the day. As Americans our respect for Memorial Day seems to be in direct proportion to the fear and anxiety that we are feeling at a...
This is a commentary Andy Rooney did for 60 Minutes. It originally aired on 29 May, 2005, and I think it’s about the best piece he’s ever done.
With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means. I love how our community celebrates our great country’s holidays and I am looking forward to Labor Day. At Lake Ashton, our community really came together to celebrate Lake Ashton’s Veterans’ Memorial. Our community’s celebration was complete. There was a presentation of the Honor Guard by a...