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More Than a Name

Posted on May 30, 2023 by S. Eric Jackson

The original version of this was posted in May 2020. 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 to be the second son whose older … Continue reading →

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Soldiers: Then, Now, and Forever

Posted on May 30, 2022 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Run Silent, Run Deep: Revisited*

Posted on November 11, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Sacrificially Speaking

Posted on October 1, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

A Knock on the Door was my response to the murder of thirteen members of our military in Afghanistan, August 26, 2021. I tried to share how hard it can be for those on both sides of the door when … Continue reading →

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A Knock on the Door

Posted on August 30, 2021 by S. Eric Jackson

A knock on the door might seem a strange title in the days of doorbells and motion-activated door cameras. Still, there are times when a knock might be more appropriate, even more attention-getting, than a push of a button or … Continue reading →

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A Day of Remembrance

Posted on May 27, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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An Unexpected Reunion

Posted on April 9, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

“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 →

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Living With the Past?

Posted on February 26, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Thank You for Your Service?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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Names on the Wall

Posted on May 28, 2018 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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