Tag Archives: veterans

Courage defined.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ms. C

Today I want to share with you something that was shared on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook Page. I re-posted it on Veteran Suicides – America’s Shame Facebook Page, but I thought I should share it with all … Continue reading →

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START SHRIEKING!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Ms. C

Some days I feel as if I am in the middle of a crowded room shrieking insanely but no one hears me.  No one looks at me.  No one stops what they are doing.  It is as if I am … Continue reading →

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There is no cheer for those who live the reality of the statistics…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Ms. C

On this Christmas Eve I would like to remind all of the readers of The New Forty that every 80 minutes a veteran commits suicide.  These are brave men and women who have served our country faithfully and come home … Continue reading →

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No unwounded soldiers…

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Ms. C

Jose Narosky said, “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.”  There are also no families of soldiers who are untouched when their soldier goes into combat.  A price is paid by the military family, a price that while often noted … Continue reading →

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Art – a commentary on life.

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Ms. C

Kaarin Remmich drew my attention to an article in The Forum today that I wanted to share here on my blog.  The article is about a play that will be staged at the Fargo V.A. tomorrow at noon and 3 PM.  … Continue reading →

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