Tag Archives: Veterans Tribute

American Revolution 1775-1783

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

Paul Revere “seldom has the tomb closed upon a life so honorable and useful” Many contributed to the American Revolution and the conflict for independence between our “Thirteen Colonies” and Great Britain.  Paul Revere, a Patriot leader and symbol of … Continue reading →

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In Gratitude

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Honoring the service and sacrifice of our Fallen The passage of time should not diminish our gratitude for service and sacrifice to our country The American Revolution 1775 – 1783 Soldiers serving in the Continental Army fought on behalf of … Continue reading →

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Remembering American Liberators

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

Faces of Margraten The Dutch have never forgotten their American Liberators.  Each year, as their cemetery hosts the Faces of Margraten and United Adopters of American War Graves, a unique tribute honors the men and women buried and memorialized there. In … Continue reading →

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Final Combat Mission – Aug 14, 1945

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

 In Memoriam Captain Jerry Yellin, American fighter pilot, flew the final combat mission of WWII in targeting a military-airfield near Tokyo on August 14, 1945.     Yellin had enlisted in the United States Army Air Force on his 18th birthday, February 2, … Continue reading →

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Patriotism Endures

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

Van T. Barfoot Second Lieutenant, US Army   A Good Man to Remember Author Unknown Van T. Barfoot Died… Remember the guy who wouldn’t take the flagpole down on his Virginia property?  You might remember the news story several months … Continue reading →

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Remembering Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

December 7, 1941 Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was a defining moment for our country and  propelled the United States into World War II.   Millions of Americans prepared to  enlist and serve for the devastation and losses suffered. With twenty-one American … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Valor and Sacrifice

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

“Never in the history of the world has a country sacrificed more for the freedom and liberty of all.”   When we mourn for such men who have died, ….we should thank God that such men were born.                                              – Gen. George … Continue reading →

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