Posts Tagged ‘wwII’
Taps Across America in Our Neighborhood!
Yesterday, our neighbors, who are Air Force Veterans, asked their daughter to play Taps at 3:00 PM. Jordan, our other neighbors, and I stopped whatever we were doing and went outside to stand on our front lawns to observe Taps across America. Taps was played twice, while we all stood at attention with our hands…
Read moreRefugee Refusal = A Poignant History Lesson!
My husband and I were born during WWII. We both remember hearing stories from our parents and family members about the Jewish refugees fleeing from the Nazi “Final Solution.” With the ongoing tragedies and terror all over the world, especially in the last few weeks, we both remarked that history is repeating itself. This morning,…
Read moreA Vietnam Immigrant’s Story of Gratitude to All Vietnam Veterans
Today, my cousin Major General (ret.) USAF Stanley F. Newman emailed this story to me. In August, Stan will celebrate his 90th birthday. He is one of the “Greatest Generation” and our family has always been extremely proud of Stan’s service. I trust you will also appreciate his service to our country. Stan enlisted in…
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