Today is Purple Heart Day. It commemorates the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal – a military decoration that is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who…
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April 5 is designated as Gold Star Spouses Day. It’s a day set aside to honor the spouses and the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nation. Please join us in honoring them and the memory of their loved ones.
March 29th has been designated as National Vietnam Veterans Day by an act of Congress and signed into law by President Trump. This day honors the men and women who served with valor and honor and made sacrifices only a few will truly understand. Forty-four years have passed since the last troops withdrew from Vietnam.…
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Friday, November 10th is the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting a special Marine and I’d like to take a moment to honor him and his service to our country. James Moore served from 1943 to 1946. As a young Marine he landed on Iwo Jima…
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