Fort Carson Honors Fallen Soldiers

Lowman S. Henry: Memorial Day — The Last Full Measure of Devotion

As a young boy growing up in the coal patch town of Herminie, Pa., the first holiday of the summer season was always an exciting one. Both my father and my mother were active in the local VFW post, so our family was always involved in preparations for the parade, which would make its way from the VFW at one end of town to the fire hall at the other end. This was not exactly a long distance, actually only a few blocks, but at that age, marching w…

Ernie Pyle, Capt. Waskow and the common soldiers who died for America

This Memorial Day, spare a thought for the nation’s fallen in overseas military cemeteries.

Fort Carson remembers those lost in the Global War on Terror ahead of Memorial Day events

Fort Carson kicked off Memorial Day ceremonies Thursday, ahead of many opportunities to remember the fallen.

Fort Carson honors fallen soldiers

(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — Members from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson honored soldiers who lost their lives while deployed during a memorial ceremony on Thursday, May 22. The event was held at the Mountain Post Warrior Memorial, where Major General David Doyle gave the keynote speech. "We take the time today to recognize the price that they paid to honor their families and to remind our soldiers that what we do comes at a cost," said Maj…

NETCOM pays tribute to those it lost in Cove of Remembrance

FORT HUACHUCA — On Thursday morning, members of the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) on Fort Huachuca gathered for the annual Cove of Remembrance ceremony, a memorial for all soldiers, civilians, and military contractors who lost their lives…

NSSF Honors Those Fallen in War

There’s a peculiar mix of emotion that fills the soul on Memorial Day. It is a somber holiday that reminds Americans of the unique character of those who have fallen in service to our nation. Honor. Pride. Grief. Dedication. This list can be endless for some, especially those who served alongside those who gave their […] The post NSSF Honors Those Fallen in War appeared first on NSSF.