We’ve seen the anguished pictures of mothers receiving the folded flag at their son’s or daughter’s military funeral. We’ve heard heartrending stories from spouses about the day they received word that their spouse had been killed. Seeing the American flag burned or people protesting our national anthem only adds to their grief.
Continue reading →Wherever you’ve been stationed and in whatever capacity you’ve served, I join the millions who stand humbly in your presence. I have no words big enough to express my thanks, but I’ll give it my best effort.
Continue reading →If we teach our younger generations well, perhaps they’ll learn to respect our nation’s leaders and our military. To honor our flag. To better appreciate our Gold Star families.
Continue reading →It is with heartfelt gratitude for your sacrifice and with deep respect for the pain you continue to endure that I commit each of you to our heavenly Father’s steadfast love and mercy – which He freely offers to you today, tomorrow and every day thereafter.
Continue reading →In the mid-1990s, when my son, Joshua, announced he had enlisted in the Army, I was nervous, but proud of his decision to serve his country. In the late 90s, when Kuwait was becoming more and more unstable, Joshua called … Continue reading →
