For some of us, June 6, 1944 is nothing more than a random date in history. But for others, that date will never be forgotten. Field Marshall Erwin Rommel (a.k.a., The Desert Fox) of the Axis forces had predicted that June 6, 1944 would prove to be the longest day in history. Rommel was right. […]

The video presented below was made in memory of all those lost in war both past and present.  I hope this video touches everyone who has lost someone in their lives.  It’s not only a tribute to those who put their lives on the line each and every day for we as a people, it’s […]

Because many towns and cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, the exact origin of this holiday remains vague.  Originally named Decoration Day, we do know that Memorial Day has Southern roots.  It began when groups of Southern women decorated the graves of Confederate soldiers during and after the Civil War.  “Kneel Where […]

To those of you born into the greatest generation of our time, you know the game Monopoly as the family entertainment of its era.  But what you may not know is that, strangely enough, this game was used to help the Allied Forces win World War II. In 1941, after being shot down and captured, […]

Many nations have had their defining moments in time; history recalls their distinctions.  America’s moment began with the signing of the Declaration of Independence and reached its peak with World War II.  This global conflict inspired our country to rise to the occasion, despite its not being prepared at the onset of the war.  To […]

With all the troubles in this world causing such doom and gloom in so many countries, and echoed by the media, one has to stop and wonder what the future holds for this planet.  Its Creator had a vision of “peace on earth, good will towards men.”  But that all flew out the window when […]

Sometimes, patriotism and humanity are displayed spontaneously – creating a warm and fuzzy feeling for those witnessing it.  That’s just what happened last Friday as 8-year old Elizabeth Hughes sang the National Anthem at an American Hockey League game between the Norfolk Admirals (a Tampa Bay Lightning affiliate) and the Connecticut Whale (a New York Rangers affiliate).  Check […]

As we end the year of 2010, the nightly news extolled the notables that passed away during the year. Among the honorable mentioned were Tony Curtis, Barbara Billingsley, and others from the world of entertainment. Lost among the attention paid those who we have watched on the big and little screens are those who provided […]

The story of the first Christmas has been told for more than two thousand years.  It is the story of how a special star in the East led three Wise Men to a humble stable in Bethlehem, where lay a newborn child. Born unto Joseph and Mary in that stable, and lying in a manger, […]

On December 7, 2010 I — a veteran of World War II — will host a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service at the VFW Post 2445 in Maple Shade, New Jersey; the event will begin at 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time.  This is an open invitation to all who wish to attend: veterans, families of veterans, […]