There Should be a Memorial Month…

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On a different topic, the anniversary of the D-Day invasion during WWII got me to thinking more about all the great things that young generation did. A lot of sacrifices were made, both on the front lines and back home. With all the hoopla about celebrating this or that flavor of the “month” throughout the year, I would love to see a Memorial Month to honor those who gave all. IMHO, there should be more than just a day or a weekend to give proper thought and sober reflection on what it means to sacrifice everything for “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Stories from the WWII era can often be somber, so I thought an article I read about a pup named “Smoky” would be a nice addition to #memorialmonth

Smoky The Tiniest Hero

Now that is some kind of a pup! Have a great day and God bless you all.

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

History Alive and Well in American Forts

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(Fort Mackinac and the front of Mackinac Island in a photograph taken by a tourist in 1918)

My wife and I enjoy history, especially when it is alive and well.  Visiting old American frontier forts in Colorado (Bents Old Fort) and Wyoming (Fort Laramie, Fort Casper) is a real treat, but one of our very favorites is the historic Fort Mackinac located on Mackinac Island between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan.  The location is amazing and has such an authentic feel to it, since the island does not allow motorized transportation and keeps its Victorian atmosphere fresh and energetic.  Visiting this fort that saw action during the War of 1812 with the British was great fun for us.  If you ever get a chance to visit beautiful Mackinac Island, take it.  You won’t be sorry.

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/defending-fort-mackinac-lincoln-rogers.html

(Battle reenactments for tourists take place on the grounds of the historic Fort Mackinac every summer.)

Have a great day and don’t let your horse come home without ya!

Lincoln

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