Land of the free, home of the brave

The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

With Memorial Day last week, I felt it appropriate to write something patriotic in honor of those who gave their last full measure of devotion to our nation. One idea I have been mulling over for a while now has to do with our national anthem. I have noticed lately, as I attend many different sporting events, that before the anthem is played, the announcer will say something like, “Please stand and remove your hats as we honor our veterans by th…

Land of the free, home of the brave

Once a patriot, always a patriot. On Saturday, June 14 at 4 p.m., the American Legion Post 220 will be holding a Flag Day and a U.S. birthday...