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Tag Archives: patriotism
Battle Scars, Revisited
I shared “Battle Scars” in 2017. Its introduction states that it was not the original post intended for Veterans Day that year. I never published that piece, and it may never be published in its entirety. It hits too close … Continue reading
Posted in Law Enforcement, Leadership, National Defense, Patriotism, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged @jacksonseric, first responders, patriotism, PTSD, veterans day, Vietnam
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Soldiers: Then, Now, and Forever
Today, May 30, 2022, we have a twofer. The traditional Memorial Day and the last day of a Congress-crafted three-day weekend fall on the same day. For most folks, that makes little difference. For those who have a personal reason … Continue reading
Posted in Family Vaules, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged patriotism, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, wounded warriors
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Run Silent, Run Deep: Revisited*
The title of this piece may ring a bell with Baby Boomers and their parents. “Run Silent, Run Deep” was a classic war film from 1958 starring two of the country’s hottest male stars. The title comes from the submarine … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, National Defense, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged patriotism, veterans, Vietnam, wounded warriors
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A Soldier’s Christmas
Read this not long ago, and felt the need to share it. As the strangest Christmas, most of us have ever seen rapidly approaches, we need to remember those who, even this year, will be stationed around to world to … Continue reading
Posted in Family Vaules, Holidays, Leadership, Patriotism, Uncategorized, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged Christmas, deployment, honor, patriotism, sacrifice, Soldiers
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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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At the Wall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, or as it is more commonly known, The Wall, is something one must see to appreciate. Approaching it, or looking at it from a distance does not do the memorial justice, and finding the name you … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged alaska, memories, patriotism, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Better Late Than Never
It was my intention to write a piece for Veteran’s Day that would be a follow-up for Run Silent Run Deep from last year. That did not happen for a number of reasons, but I was able to read and … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged armed forces, armed service, patriotism, veterans, Vietnam
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Faded Glory … Faded Vision?
Old Glory has flown proudly over the United States, in one form or another, since thirteen colonies joined together to form a republic. From that point forward, it has been the symbol of freedom and courage for much of the … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, National Defense, Patriotism, Politics, Public Education
Tagged patriotism, Politics, president, Second Amendment, welfare
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Proudly It Waves?
In the week leading up to the Fourth of July, a number of themes could be heard, read or seen in the media. Many included the holiday weekend and how people would spend their time. Parades, picnics, parties, and cookouts … Continue reading