This is the third and final part of my series honoring veterans for this month. I hope the stories these veterans shared of their lives blessed you. Kurt Winkler Kurt Winkler, whose father, brother and son also served our country, served 6 ½ years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985-1991. His enlistment was extended…
This is Part 2 of my tribute to veterans. I learn so much when veterans share stories. This week, I am sharing the stories of two more people: Diana Dougherty and Ken Joyce. Diana Dougherty My friend, Diana Dougherty, served in the United States Air Force in 1988 to 1990 and was an A1C when…
I asked several of my friends who served in our Armed Forces to share about their experiences. I understand going into depth is hard, especially for those who served in battle and lost friends. While some experiences were difficult, I have learned that the bond among them is strong even years or decades later. So,…
Because on Independence Day, patriotism bestirs our hearts, I wanted to take time to thank our service men and women for keeping our nation safe and to honor them all by sharing a story of one. During high school, Ben Conway gathered with my son and their friends at my house to play video games…