Tag Archives: Veterans

Christmas in War Time

Posted on December 25, 2018 by jenorv

This was originally posted in 2015, but as many American men and women remain in war zones, I offer it again as I do each year at this time. Christmas is such a family time, its easy to forget that … Continue reading →

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Faded and cracked

Posted on May 8, 2017 by jenorv

They are all similar – old, cracked and sometimes faded; the newer ones in washed out color.  There is a commonality to them that may not be readily apparent.  They are photos of young American men and women in uniform. … Continue reading →

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Death of a Hero

Posted on November 6, 2014 by jenorv

My Uncle Harold died at 91 recently, he was a veteran of  World War II and survived the Battle of the Bulge, that alone would make him a hero to me.  But  it was what followed  this battle that  showed … Continue reading →

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Saluting our Veterans

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jenorv

  There is an old saying about combat: “If you’ve been there you understand, if you haven’t I can never tell you about it.” One can look at the history of a battle, but never really know what the combatants … Continue reading →

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