Legionnaire competes for Ms. Veteran America 2014

How I became a member of the greatest veterans' organization in the world and their support for me as I competed in the Ms. Veteran America 2014 competition.

Thanksgiving 2014

After reading an article about a Chinese farmer and His wife, both in their seventies, being thankful for a Bible and a home to live in, I started reflecting on how Thankful I actually had become myself. He made about $10 a month and tithed his income. They lived in a modest hut and carried an attitude of contentment and gratitude.

I Am An American Patriot

Below is a declaration that was part of a Memorial Day talk I gave at an American Legion Post. I would be honored to have it published if at any time it seemed appropriate. I AM AN AMERICAN PATRIOT

A young patriot

Ryan Paradis is a 11 year old boy who is a true patriot. The past two years he has donated a portion of his 4-H earnings to the local veteran groups.

Silent Stories

A call for us all to welcome our soldiers home with open arms and grateful hearts and to provide each with the compassionate support they need to begin their lives anew.

So Others May Live

At the end of a two year commitment on his last combat flight a crew chief's Dustoff helicopter is shot down by a mortar while attempting to pick up wounded in Vietnam.

"So Others May Live"

A Vietnam Dustoff Crew-chief recalls his last combat mission when his helicopter is struck by a mortar while attempting to land in the dead of the night to pick up a wounded solider.

A Nation Honors WWII Heroes

In Long Overdue Recognition

Dalton Vets honored for 60 years of Legion service

Dalton Veterans Russell Freeburg, Ted Panas and Ray Ernest were honored for 60 continuous years of service to the American Legion, Mintken-Davison Post 301 during the 2014 Memorial Day service at Dalton Cemetery.

In Memory of Supreme Sacrifice for Country

"The Very Soul of a Nation is its Heroes"

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