Tag Archives: war

Freedom is not free.

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Ms. C

USA Today’s website has a powerful story and video about USMC Cpl. Ronny “Tony” Porta that I think should be mandatory reading and viewing for every American who wants to maintain citizenship in this country.  At the age of 20, Tony … Continue reading →

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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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In remembrance and honor…

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Ms. C

Today is my oldest son Noah’s 30th birthday.  Just writing that causes me to want to additionally offer that I gave birth at the age of 10, but I will refrain because I know it borders on the line of … Continue reading →

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Unacceptable losses

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Ms. C

The suicide rate of active duty military members is up to about one a day.  When we add this to the 18 veteran suicides a day that have been documented over  the past few years we should be horrified.  One a day in active service is … Continue reading →

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Where the tragedy began…

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Ms. C

Unintended consequences…those consequences we don’t foresee when we put what we believe is a well thought-out plan in place.  Consequences that we should have perhaps been able to foresee if we would have thought a bit longer about what we … Continue reading →

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