Charles Norman Shay
For at least 15 years, I have played the History Channel’s tribute to Charles Norman Shay, a Penobscot Indian from the great state of Maine, on D-Day and Veterans’ Day and many other days throughout the year. Although I never had the…
A New Sheriff in Town
Law enforcement has an important job and they are often in harm’s way. This reminder was enforced once again late last year when Alabama Sheriff for Lowndes County, John Williams, was killed in the line of duty. This led Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith,…
“The Fog Of War”
I remember standing on the ramp of the C-130. I was counting – I stood counting each Soldier as they passed by. Once everyone was on board I took my seat closest to the jump door. It was June, and we were at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Tonight was our…