A Little Brother Remembers
Those halcyon days before a plan crash over New York City killed my older brother. Read my story in the New York Times.
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
The bittersweet memory of catching a trout in the Ozarks before tragedy strikes. This is the second essay in a trilogy on remembering my older brother.…
The Last Hunt
The first and, sadly, last time this springer spaniel and his friends would take to the fields. Read his story.
A Time to Remember
Former U.S. Marine recalls Beirut bombing on 30th anniversary of attack. Read his story.
Heartfelt Emotions
Combat veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder find healing through art, music and poetry. Read their story.
Seven Stars for Seven Brothers
This is a story of seven brothers who served in World War II–and the special flag made just for them. Read their story.
Honor Veterans of the Korean War
Korean War veteran hopes Americans will remember “how well we fought and what we did.” Read my Op-Ed piece for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Memorial Day 2013: One Who Gave All
A young U.S. Marine survives the fierce battle of Khe Sahn–the largest battle of the Vietnam War–only to die afterwards from friendly fire. Read his story.
Korean War Ends 60 Years Ago.
Local Korean War veterans recount their experiences in that hellacious conflict and hope that Americans remember the “forgotten war.” Read their story.
“I’m thankful I got out alive.”
Korean War veteran recalls a ferocious battle at an infamous hill where a U.S. soldier was awarded the Medal of Honor. Read his story.