This is the third and final part of my series honoring veterans for this month. I hope the stories these veterans shared of their lives blessed you. Kurt Winkler Kurt Winkler, whose father, brother and son also served our country, served 6 ½ years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985-1991. His enlistment was extended…
This is Part 2 of my tribute to veterans. I learn so much when veterans share stories. This week, I am sharing the stories of two more people: Diana Dougherty and Ken Joyce. Diana Dougherty My friend, Diana Dougherty, served in the United States Air Force in 1988 to 1990 and was an A1C when…
I asked several of my friends who served in our Armed Forces to share about their experiences. I understand going into depth is hard, especially for those who served in battle and lost friends. While some experiences were difficult, I have learned that the bond among them is strong even years or decades later. So,…
Since Civil War times, Americans choose the Memorial Day holiday to honor those who died during war and to remember soldiers’ sacrifices. Today, I honor a World War II veteran who died November 10, 2015. The following is an article I wrote that was published in the November 26, 2008, Independent-Register. This brave man shared…