On the shore the flag standsred, white, and bluewaving in a gentle breeze.Alongside a Union Jackand Tricolore she stands tall,guarding rows of Continue Reading
Pleasant Wood
They call this fine lawn"Pleasant Wood Cemetery."A mere breeze of dawnacross the beautiful prairiesilent and dew wet,stirs the green carpet. 90 Continue Reading
The Death Clock
Standing at a too young man's graveside.A cold North Dakota November windblew snow up my uniform pants leg. As the honor guard leader called"Ready, Continue Reading
Henry Allingham Made to Last
Henry Allingham July 16, 2009,Henry Allingham,the world's oldest man,died at the age of 113. In a world where things wear out fast,it seemed as Continue Reading
My Brother’s Blood
After the roar of gunfire,a brief silence covers all;brave enough to bend and cry,strong enough to stand tall. God's grace be with the hurting.As Continue Reading
Freedom Isn’t Free
From the ramparts the banner flew,Rich, bright, red, white, and blue.Eagle-strong the defenders stood,Even though death was understood.Defeat meant an Continue Reading
Hallway of Heroes
My worn boot heels echoupon the polished hallway tile.Sometimes soft tiptoesare more appropriatethan a purposeful stride. From dusty wallsand Continue Reading
Cpl. Frank Buckles
"Remember my lost and fallen brothers,"the old man said in a trembling voice.Now we are left with but one choice,as each man's death follows Continue Reading
Darrell “Shifty” Powers
No mass media coverage.No sad eyed CNN reportertold of his gentle sweetnesswhile ignoring daemons that raged. Shifty Powers died today,and a better Continue Reading
Chickamauga Ghosts
It's always September 19and the ghosts wanderas I stop to ponderthrough a fog screen. 19,000 young men deadbefore the silence came.Yank and Reb the Continue Reading
Built To Last
Punch. Punch. Thwack. Punch.Ten hours straight, 30 minute lunch.Bucking rivets into turbine shrouds,"Pratt Built Is Best Built,"says the Continue Reading
Burgers on the Grill
It was a burgers on the grill holiday.Warm weather means mellow charcoaland ice cold beers in the late Spring.The sun shone down brightlyand NASCAR Continue Reading