Helping the Helpless

Follow the link to learn more, readers! Mission of Compassion By Henry Howard Aug 25, 2016 The Mexican resort city of Puerto Vallarta greets visitors with stately hotels on pristine beaches, a relaxing atmosphere, and unique dining and shopping options. Just a few miles from the vibrant coastline, however, garbage piles up alongside dirt and …

For Those Who Served….

Warning, this article may raise your blood pressure or cause depression – at least briefly – particularly if you are involved in any way with the armed forces. Please read it carefully. Any writers interested in the subject for character development should look at it with an eye to future projects as well. God bless …

“I Pledge Allegiance…”

One of my favorite pieces of literature is Edward Everett Hale’s short story, The Man Without a Country. You can find and download it from Project Gutenberg here, and I highly recommend it. Caught up in Aaron Burr’s plot to take control of the United States, the protagonist – Philip Nolan – is tried as …

Remembering the U.S.S. Indianapolis

Learn more through the link, readers: USS Indianapolis survivors recount sinking, rescue By Henry Howard Aug 06, 2013 Fifteen of the 38 remaining survivors of the USS Indianapolis gathered in Indiana’s capital this past weekend in what could be their final reunion. "We’re more like brothers; we’re closer than a lot of brothers. We always …

Brothers to the End

Click the link to learn more: The Midvale Buddies By Henry Howard Apr 20, 2018 Midvale, Utah, still remembers a heartbreaking 16-day stretch in 1967 when three families lost their sons in the Vietnam War. Frank “LeRoy” Tafoya, John “Jimmy” Martinez and Tom Gonzales lived near each other on successive streets in the small city …

“From the halls of Montezuma…”

Follow the link to learn more, readers: "Retreat, hell! We just got here." Dec 11, 2014 America entered World War I to reinforce the battered French and British troops waging a desperate fight against Germany. On June 2, 1918, a division of Marines was sent to support the French army at Belleau Wood. As the …

Forgotten Chaplains

Click the link to learn more, readers: Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII Jul 18, 2021 We are all familiar with the Four Chaplains who lost their lives that others may live when USAT Dorchester in WWII was sunk. Also we are familiar with Medal of Honor recipients Chaplain Emil Kapann, Korea, and Chaplain Vincent Capodanno …

A Little History

Click the link to learn more, readers: TET By Alan W. Dowd Dec 18, 2017 In late January 1968, North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong launched a massive offensive throughout South Vietnam. Hurling 84,000 personnel at South Vietnam, the communists struck 36 of the South’s 44 provincial capitals and 100 cities, including Hue in the …

The Warrior’s Path

You can tell I’m tired when I start titling posts after books by authors I love.* In this case, I blanked on a good title for this article, readers, so I grabbed a Louis L’Amour novel* in lieu of trying to prod my brain any further. I could have done worse than choose a Sackett …

A Noble Mission

Click the link to learn more, readers – particularly if you are a veteran or active member of the Marines, the Navy, the Army, or the Air Force: Veteran, family, community at the core of Indianapolis Post 522 The American Legion MAR 04, 2021 When Stacy Bohem initially tried to join an American Legion post, …