Category Archives: Respect

Hero: Hal Moore

By | February 15, 2017

[February 15, 2017]  I’ve known about Hal Moore since I was a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and looked upon him as a great American hero.  His legacy originated with his heroic actions at the Battle of Ia Drang, Vietnam 1965 as an Infantry Battalion Commander but there was, of course, much more to it than that. … Read More »

Respect the Position

By | January 13, 2017

[January 13, 2017]  I was a newbie to the U.S. Army back in the mid-1970s when I joined as a Private.  On my first day in the army, my knowledge of military culture was about to be improved when I failed to salute an officer.  Failure to render a proper salute is, of course, a big deal and… Read More »

Merry Christmas

By | December 25, 2016

[December 25, 2016]  Each Christmas Day I’m reminded of those men and women who serve as the defenders of our nation and its citizens.  That is so because they perform their duties on this day, selflessly, so those like my family and me can enjoy safety in following our faith.  Merry Christmas to all my readers and especially… Read More »

Hero: Paul Smith

By | December 6, 2016

[December 6, 2016]  The most widely accepted definition of hero refers to a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. It also refers to a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal.  So it is with U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Smith; our hero… Read More »