History
Because of the Brave
Because of the Brave He’s just an old man, all grizzled and gray But he still can remember the hour and the day When the long war ended, the fighting had ceased The blood of young soldiers had brought about peace His memory still harbors those dreadful vignettes Vile scenes of battles he would like … Continue reading
Romeo
You probably have never heard his name or have seen a picture of him. Romeo was a sailor working at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001 when the plane hit the building. He was 3 days short of his 24th birthday. His mother got in touch with me after she had read some of my … Continue reading
THE OLD SOLDIER AND THE FLAG
When I was growing up the 4th of July was a special day in my hometown beginning with a parade around the court house square. They still have that parade and it’s known for being one of the longest held parades in the country surviving for well over 100 years. Veterans were at the head … Continue reading
Freedom Isn’t Free
As we remember on this Memorial Day weekend… FREEDOM ISN’T FREE I lost my life at Valley Forge my hand froze to my gun I was but still a lad my life had just begun Because we chose to bravely fight and die for liberty Our great nation did emerge Freedom isn’t free It was … Continue reading