D-Day conjures up a multitude of emotions for many Americans.
I am flying out with my family on the morning of June 1 to visit Normandy to witness the 75th anniversary of the jump into France that essentially catapulted the United States into the European theater of World War II.
I will be writing a multi-part feature on Normandy, D-Day, and the events surrounding this week, but I want to share a story that means so much to me and my family.
As an Air Force and Wisconsin Guard veteran, Christian is an energetic and determined natural leader. As a father of seven, he is patient and personable, with several qualities that make him marketable in the workforce, but that didn’t mean finding a job after retiring was an easy task.
The horrors of war has a way of challenging anyone’s faith. And you can easily find yourself adapting to wars in a dark way. On top of that, once you get out, you can feel a loss of community. The Shadow of Death is a candid, poignant story of one warrior’s descent into unimaginable despair—and his glorious redemption in God.
Our veterans served America. They protected us and our way of life. We must stand by them. Our veterans know about patrolling land, sea, and air. Veterans in hospice are on their final fight and in their last patrol. And that’s where Veteran’s Last Patrol comes in.
Growing up in a military family, I had witnessed homecomings, ceremonies, changes of command and the lowering of flags to half-mast. But at this moment, the United States’ flag’s purpose had never been more prominent.
Jake Welch has been a cycling road warrior for Team Hope For The Warriors for the past two years, rolling up thousands of miles and dollars for HOPE and bringing attention to the veterans suicide epidemic.
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of October 31st 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Emma Tighe
While the holiday season and particularly Christmas are an exciting time for many, it can be an unsettling and tough time for members of the military, veterans and their families.
For three years now, our goal has been to bring these veterans in their final stages of life more attention, demonstrate they are not forgotten, and that Americans are forever grateful for their service.
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