One of the things I appreciate about Prescott is that our community truly enjoys celebrations and honoring those who serve. November is a time to do just that, as we celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, and then we usher in one of the most significant seasons with the events of Arizona’s Christmas City. Veterans Day was originally named Armistice Day following the end of World War I, and then in the United States, it became a celebration honoring all of our military veterans. While Memorial … [Read more...] about November is a Time to Honor and Celebrate as We Usher in the Holidays
Veterans Day
Honoring Our Heroes
November is an important month, as we honor our many veterans. As a U.S. Army Vietnam War Combat Infantry Veteran, I understand the importance of honoring those who have served and currently serve in our Armed Forces. Their duty and sacrifice should be remembered every day. Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, reflects the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, ending World War I – the War to End All Wars. If only that were so. My father and his two brothers served in World War II, in … [Read more...] about Honoring Our Heroes
Veterans Day Honors All Who Served
Veterans Day is approaching, and I have a singular mission in mind. I will be sure to wish my father a Happy Veterans Day and thank him for serving our country. Dad served in the Air Force as a young man, prior to his marriage and raising four children. The U.S. was not at war at the time, and his work as a nuclear weapons systems specialist was always a footnote to his life as a husband, father, softball coach and computer software engineer. Although we rarely discussed his military service, … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Honors All Who Served