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Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. A day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country. My uncle and my brother were two of those. My Uncle Karl died in 1942 on the USS Quincy in … Continue reading
Weekend Update: May 29-30, 2021
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Tuesday), Kate Flora (Thursday) and Brenda Buchanan (Friday) Monday is Memorial Day. Some Wednesdays from now on will be “Win a Book Wednesday” with giveaways, … Continue reading
Veteran’s Day versus Memorial Day
Vaughn Hardacker here: There are two holidays that always seem to confuse a lot of people. One is Veterans Day (for many years known as Armistice Day) and Memorial Day while both honor our military veterans. They are not the … Continue reading
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Sam’s Ghost
I’ve had plenty of ‘by myself’ time in the past several months. With Beth going to Belgrade 5 days a week to take care of our grandson, that leaves me, Bernie (our dog) and my thoughts. I’ve noticed I’m spending … Continue reading
Memorial Day
Fifty three years ago June 30, 1966. I entered the gates of the U. S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island South Carolina. I don’t have to tell you that Parris Island has a reputation for being tough–Full Metal … Continue reading
A TIME TO REMEMBER THEM
Susan Vaughan here. Memorial Day always prompts memories of my father, who was a spotter pilot in World War II. He came out of it safely and made it to the age of eighty-one. I’ve always known the holiday was … Continue reading
