According to a recent report from the Office of the Inspector General, a Veterans Administration Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona refused to provide basic life support to a veteran who came to their facility seeking ...
For his entire life, Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, had been keeping a secret from those closest to him. It wasn’t until his death that he revealed to his loved ones and the countless people ...
Now that Christmas is over and the decorations are put away or at least the thought has crossed your mind, what happens to your Christmas tree? Many are converted into mulch or compost material, but ...
A 94-year-old Army veteran is voicing his opinion after he and several other veterans were recently kicked out of their New York nursing home to make room for families seeking asylum. Frank Tammaro says he ...
When a veteran without any family or friends dies, it’s not uncommon to see the local veterans’ organization or funeral parlor call upon the community to help lay the deceased to rest. Since 2017, a ...
Honor Flights provides free flights for veterans to aid them in touring the many war memorials in Washington D.C. As these memorials were built to honor these men, it is only right that the company ...
It’s always an incredible milestone when someone reaches their 100th birthday. It’s an achievement few people reach, and it’s certainly a day worth celebrating. Centenarians have lived long and eventful lives, and are an embodiment ...
Since its inception, the Gary Sinise Foundation has provided 79 specially adapted homes to severely wounded heroes. Retired Army Sgt. Christopher Kurtz is just one of those who recently benefited from Gary Sinise’s charity. Two ...
All veterans deserve a good funeral when the time comes. If you give your life to serving your country, you should get a respectful and dignified send-off. Sadly, not every vet has family or friends ...
Why is it that we are constantly doubting teenagers and their ability to do great in this world? Jon Hawkinson, mayor of Olivia, Minnesota, had his doubts when a 15-year-old approached the city council two ...