I went to give blood today. It had been a long time, since before my son’s death. I had been a regular donor before but blood donation, among other Continue Reading
By, With, and Through
I have a deal with my deceased son, Quint. OK, maybe it is a one-sided bargain since his assent has not been verbally received. Nor have I shaken Continue Reading
Even Unto Death: A Father’s Journey Through Pride, Grief, and Purpose
"Dad, moment of truth, I've enlisted in the Army." I was proud. I was scared. Was this karma? After all, I had spent 15 years as a recruiter for Continue Reading
Is There a Medic in the House?
Authors Note: This story is comprised from personal conversations I had with many of my son’s Ranger buddies following SSG George Taber’s sudden death Continue Reading
The Island and the Tree
“You go to the islandI’ll go to the tree” Sloshing into our little North Florida duck holeLike so many times beforeStars pinprick the Continue Reading
Happy Birthday, Quint (AKA George Taber)
He would have been 32 today. In honor of his birthday, I will share a “Quintessential” story with you. In April 2019, Quint and his buddies were in Continue Reading
The Ragged Bandana- A Letter to a Friend
MTB, I am writing you this letter and mailing this long-lost item to you today. This “Carolina Blue” bandana is rightfully yours. It is Continue Reading
Where do I find you?
Where do I find you? That thin veil Seems so wide. I search, I cry out for your voice, a dream, a presence. Yet there is Continue Reading