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Category Archives: Veterans
A Promise Kept
I was introduced to a song, “After the War,” several years ago. The song is moving, especially to those who lost someone in Vietnam. It may be even more moving for those who visited the Vietnam memorial to find their … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, war, warfare
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More Than a Name
David Charles Marshall Jackson was his name. The poor kid was named after his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father. That’s the price one pays for being the second son whose older brother was not stuck with any ancestral names. You get … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, Soldiers, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, warfare
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The Wall of Names
Monday I posted “Of Memorials and Remembrances.” It was intended to be a reminder that Memorial Day is not simply another holiday. While I normally write something for Memorial Day, this piece was triggered by someone’s attempt at being current … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, sacrifice, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, warfare
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Of Memorial and Remembrance
I have been hard-pressed not to editorialize over Memorial Day this year. Instead, let me say simply, it is a holiday with a disputed history, and an often misunderstood focus.Currently, we designate the last Monday in May as Memorial Day. … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Army, Coast Guard, holidays, Korea, Marines, memorial day, Military, Navy, Vietnam, war, World War II
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A Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day this year had a different feel to me for some reason. Perhaps, my own mortality is beginning to seem more real or the posthumous reuniting of my father and brother has me waxing more nostalgic than usual. Or, … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged memorial day, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, wounded warriors
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An Unexpected Reunion
“Run Silent, Run Deep” was a Veteran’s Day homage of sorts to those who served and their families. Using the stories of my father and brother as examples, I hoped to raise awareness of the problems veterans and their families … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, infidelity, Morality, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged family, infidelity, midlife crisis, society, veterans, Vietnam, wounded warriors
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Living With the Past?
On this date fifty years ago, David Charles Marshall Jackson took his last breath. He was one of thirteen men who lost their lives on that nasty February night.1 For most of the country, they are a handful of names … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, wounded warriors
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Thank You for Your Service?
Here we are, the week after Thanksgiving. We have recovered from turkey, stuffing, overeating, football games, family, and steering clear of politics around the dinner table or during half-time. Christmas is just over the horizon, and Veterans Day 2018 is … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Manners, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Civility, firefighters, gratitude, Never forget, police, sacrifice, Soldiers, veterans, veterans day, Vietnam
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Names on the Wall
Most Sundays, you’ll find OneOldCop singing in the choir at church. Exceptions are made for vacations, mission trips, and special family events. Memorial Day weekend 2018 was one of those family event weekends. Instead of being part of the worship … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged holidays, memorials, Politics, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, wounded warriors
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Battle Scars
I finished a 1,200-word essay with this title two days ago. I fully intended to publish it this morning, but it did not seem right today. Instead, I offer this short introduction to something I shared last year. It is … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged patriotism, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, wounded warriors
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