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National Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29th

March 30, 2021

2,709,918 Americans served in Vietnam. There are as many personal stories as those who served. Each had an experience within …

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The Ones Who Jumped

November 10, 2020

Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. My first thoughts are on those Vietnam veterans who, after 50 years, still have lingering …

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Clara, Helen, and Oakey the Snowman

December 16, 2018

“We had no autumn season in the central Appalachian region of Virginia.” I heard that complaint a lot this past …

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The Ones Who Jumped

October 27, 2018

Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. My first thoughts are on those Vietnam veterans who, after 50 years, still have lingering …

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I Share His Aching Back

February 20, 2018

I bent over to tie my shoe, but I was careless. Pain shot through my lower back, I had done …

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Lady in Pink

December 4, 2017

In 1921 the United States and Germany signed the Treaty of Berlin ending WWI, baseball legend Babe Ruth broke the …

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A Life Well Lived

September 13, 2017

How do you measure “a life well lived?” The passing of my friend and fellow motorcycle rider, Charlie O’Dell, made …

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My Greatest Generation

August 29, 2017

“Uncle Fred passed away.” That was the curt message my brother sent to my siblings and me several days after …

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Remembering My Good Buddy

November 19, 2015

Seems like yesterday, but it was 45 years ago in Vietnam when I heard Keith’s calm voice in my helmet. …

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I Share His Aching Back

March 23, 2015

It doesn’t take much for a back spasm to sneak up on me! This time I stooped to give the …

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