Veterans Day is for celebrating those Americans – across all time and all wars – who have answered the call to protect liberty, defend freedom, and crush tyranny. By Col. Randal Scott CarterWe celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, the armistice that began on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. The timing of this holiday is deliberate relative to history, but it also seems fitting that this day comes deep in the autumn sea … [Read more...]
Cracker Barrel Salutes Veterans with Month-Long Celebration
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a way to get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support the troops at the same time? Here is a great initiative that offers you the opportunity to do just that!Cracker Barrel Old Country Store salutes veterans of the United States military, many of whom are guests and employees, with a special month-long celebration of Veterans Day in addition to year round efforts. From November 1 through November 30, 2012, Cracker Barrel will donate 10% of the retail sales pr … [Read more...]
September 11, Eleven Years Later: A Tribute to My Uncle and the FDNY
September 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sean Donnelly's uncle, Kevin Donnelly, was a lieutenant in the FDNY’s Ladder 3 Company and was killed in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001, after climbing 60 floors trying to save everyone he could. Eleven years after that tragic day, Sean reflects on his uncle's heroism and sacrifice:The question, “Where were you on 9/11?” is echoing throughout America this week. Well, I can describe every minute of that day, and the following week as well.That’s because my u … [Read more...]
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