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
Beautiful Morning Star
Brittle cold air descends upon usECWCS, thermals, and gear barely slowAll the probing frigid fingersUrging themselves skin-ward;Tiny lances of Continue Reading
No Glory in Captivity: Remembering the Bataan Death March
"I don't think there's any glory in being a prisoner of war, and I'd made up my mind, when it looked desperate ...I told everybody: 'I'm not going to Continue Reading
Battle Rattle
This helmet is heavy and hurts my head.Tight vest with armored plates in it,It chafes my tired shoulders so much.I wish I didn't have to wear this Continue Reading