I would be remiss if I did not post about the 251st Birthday of the United States Army. Hard to believe 51 years ago I was celebrating the 200th Birthday of the US Army as I joined the United States Military Academy as a Cadet at West Point, NY. Having left as an Airborne Ranger Infantry CPT in 1983 I was celebrating the 208th...
As we are midway through Memorial Day Weekend, here is my annual reminder that Memorial Day (celebrated on the last Monday of May) is set aside to remember and honor all who gave the ultimate sacrifice – their life – for this country. I would like to take the liberty to share some eloquent quotes that can state the holiday meaning much more eloquently than...
Honoring those who served in all branches of the United States Military: Veterans Day! I would like to share a little bit of history of Veterans Day, since I find, that the importance of remembering history is critical for the future of our nation:1918 marked the end of the First World War and it was on November 11,1918 to be exact. Armistice Day was...
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Best wishes from Los Angeles! As I reflect on seeing neighbors and friends have their families and friends visit and enjoy the traditional and in some people’s perception “mandatory barbeque” in the back yard. I think of all those who gave their lives so we can enjoy this weekend. Memorial Day Weekend is not just the beginning of summer to...
