Nominated twice six decades ago, but, although hard to believe, both times, somehow his paperwork was misplaced, and now, finally, at the age of 83, last week at the White House, retired Army Colonel Paris Davis was presented with the nation’s highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. … read more
The recent beating and likely unintended death of a young black man in Memphis was unique, in that the primary, now-fired, five police officers involved were all black as well. The courts will have to determine any motive and causes for the severe beating administered by those directly involved, but … read more
On this Veterans’ Day 2022, a few thoughts to share. Our nation’s military veterans, along with those who serve currently, are, without question, the absolute pride of America. They are the ever-dedicated, brightly-shining examples of genuine patriotism. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are now about 19-million U.S. … read more
Quite an experience, all except the mega-cold that I returned home with (two negative COVID tests yesterday, make it apparently ‘just’ a really bad cold). I’ll keep this to a brief overview, given my English-supplied currently under the weather status! Our group of twenty (including some spouses), all associated with … read more
Delayed for so many years, now finally, in early October 2022, Army Staff Sergeant Harold Nelson accepted his Silver Star Medal for valorous service during World War II. Drafted in 1941, via Fort Crook, Nebraska, Nelson served with the Third Infantry Division, during intense combat in North Africa, Sicily, and … read more
