At the very heart of the American Spirit lies a name that we all recognize: Valley Forge. It was the winter our fledgling nation was tried to the breaking point—and lived to fight another day. There are some misconceptions though about exactly what the situation was regarding Valley Forge. Many claim that our soldiers were … Continue reading Blood In The Snow: The Winter That Forged America
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Veterans Day
What would America be without her veterans? In all honesty we wouldn't exist. Our Veterans are the very fibers that make us who we are as a nation. They are a beautiful picture of what servants are. Nothing I can say can truly put into words how much I love our nation's veterans. Growing up, … Continue reading Veterans Day
Nathan Hale: Heroes of History Spotlight
Drum roll please! If you are anything like me, you crave learning and reading about history's incredible heroes. Some of them are very well known, while others have unfortunately been pushed to the recesses of the history books. Regardless of how well known they are though, I love studying them. Growing up, one of my … Continue reading Nathan Hale: Heroes of History Spotlight
Patriot Day: Have We Forgotten?
Throughout the course of our history there stand those reminders of what the American spirit is and means. Americans are forged the strongest when we're in the middle of the fire. That has been proven thousands of times in our history. Our spirit soars in the face of the storm. One thing about eagles that … Continue reading Patriot Day: Have We Forgotten?
5 Amazing Facts About D-Day
"You are about to embark on a great crusade toward which we have striven these many months...I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." These were the words spoken by General Dwight Eisenhower to the American troops preparing to storm the Normandy beachheads. It was D-day. The day that … Continue reading 5 Amazing Facts About D-Day
National Moment of Silence
Every Memorial Day our country observes a nation wide moment of silence to remember our fallen heroes. At 3 o'clock local time, Americans are asked to pause and observe a moment of silence, contemplating the cost of the freedom we enjoy and honoring our nation's fallen who paid for it. I am posting this early … Continue reading National Moment of Silence
Heroes Never Die// Forever We’ll Remember: Memorial Day
What do you say for Memorial Day? What words can adequately describe the grief, sorrow, and humble gratitude that swells in our hearts for the price that has been paid for our freedom? What can be said to show that we have not forgotten and will not forget each of the heroes who have died … Continue reading Heroes Never Die// Forever We’ll Remember: Memorial Day
Our Nation Lives// Forever We’ll Remember Day 7
Welcome back to the Forever We'll Remember Countdown. Here we are with less than twenty-four hours to go! Tomorrow I will be attending a special Memorial Day service. I encourage each of you to find out if your city has one, and then GO! It is heartbreaking to see how few people will attend these … Continue reading Our Nation Lives// Forever We’ll Remember Day 7
Their Valor of Sacrifice// Forever We’ll Remember Day 6
Are you getting tired of seeing my blog posts everyday yet? Don't answer that. It's a loaded question. If anything, I am praying that maybe it has served to remind you that Memorial Day is important! There is a reason we recognize it. Today's post is something that some of my subscribers requested that I … Continue reading Their Valor of Sacrifice// Forever We’ll Remember Day 6
Remember Why They Died// Forever We’ll Remember Day 5
Are you enjoying the countdown so far? Has it reminded you of why we commemorate Memorial Day? I hope it has. Let me know after you read this post! Today I want to welcome my friend, Grace, to the blog. She took the time to write a wonderful guest post that I am sure you … Continue reading Remember Why They Died// Forever We’ll Remember Day 5