Author Archives: JABurger
Memorial Day 2025
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. It is one of the most …
Memorial Day, May 27, 2024
Memorial Day is an American holiday honoring the men and women who died in America’s wars. Originally known as Decoration …
Veterans Day, November 11, 2023: Remembering Audie Murphy
Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all who served honorably in the military—living and dead—whether in wartime or …
Canada Ride Part 1: Virginia to Ottawa, Canada
“Do you have any drugs, alcohol, or firearms on your person or in your vehicle?” the Canadian border guard asked …
Lest We Forget
“—and how many deaths will it take ’till he knows that too many people have died? The answer, my friend, …
I Arrived in Vietnam May 6, 1970. I left a country in conflict.
“Are you guys awake? We have been flying donuts for the last 45 minutes above this blanket of clouds. The …
Eastern Canada Adventure: Part 3-Labrador
They were upon us, attacking from every direction. The critters took us by surprise. We shouldn’t have been surprised–we were …
Eastern Canada Adventure-Part 2 Newfoundland
“Wow, that’s a huge boat,” I thought as Jeff and I pulled up to the ferry terminal. We arrived two …
Eastern Canada Adventure: Part 1-Nova Scotia
You’ve probably never heard of it: The Trans-Labrador Highway. Maybe you don’t even remember hearing much about Labrador. If not, …
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