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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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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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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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Battle Scars

Posted on November 11, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

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 →

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One Day at a Time

Posted on May 30, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Yesterday, May 29, 2017, was Memorial Day. It is the day we remember the men and women who died in defense of the country. One of those we remember is David C. M. Jackson, my brother. His name is engraved … Continue reading →

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