It was finally over. The battles that left a trail of blood across Europe, the innocent villages and towns left in ruins, the horrors of Hitler's concentration camps — it was all finally over in Europe. "This is a solemn but glorious hour. General Eisenhower informs me that the forces of Germany have surrendered to … Continue reading V-E Day: Remembering the End of Hitler’s Regime
80th Anniversary
D-Day: Dawn of Legends
June 6, 1944. If Pearl Harbor is a day which will live in infamy, then surely D-Day is one which will live in intrepidity. It was the culmination of the fears and hopes of an entire world; the crowning battle of the European Theatre; a crusade of courage against an unhinged tyrant. It was 150,000 … Continue reading D-Day: Dawn of Legends
The Significance of D-Day: Why We Must Remember
Welcome to the D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration week here on the blog! The theme for the week is "Remembering D-Day: Dawn of Legends". I have been looking forward to this for quite some time, and I hope you have too. I started out working on this project with all the enthusiasm in my soul. But … Continue reading The Significance of D-Day: Why We Must Remember
Will You Join Me In Carrying The Torch?
I've come to realize something about America today. We are a nation that has lost its sight. A nation that is so busy living for temporal things that we "don't have time" to look back on the past. We are consumed with making sure our lives are as comfortable as possible, but we never think … Continue reading Will You Join Me In Carrying The Torch?
Seeking The Timeless Anchor 