Although most of us know the meaning of the flag and what it represents as a nation, let's break down the flag and its symbolism. The blue field, referred to as the union, contains fifty white … [Read more...]
Flying Your Flag
With Flag Day approaching, I wanted to get some information about when to fly your flag, how to fly your flag, etc. For an in depth list of days to fly your flag full or half-staff, you can go to … [Read more...]
In Memoriam: The Conclusion of Edward Rapp Jr.
(A lot of the information in this post is first hand accounts from the men in Juie's unit.) Juie was stationed at Fort McKinley during the Pearl Harbor attack, when the Japanese attacked Fort … [Read more...]
In Memoriam
In honor of Memorial Day, I decided to post another personal story of another family member, one that did not survive the war. Edward Rapp Jr. was my grandfather's first cousin. Like my grandpa, he … [Read more...]
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is here, you've been grilling all weekend, maybe spending time on the lake or with family. Growing up, we didn't do much for the Memorial weekend, maybe mom would grill some ribs or we'd … [Read more...]
Memorial Weekend
Remember that this weekend is about those that never came home. Give respect and honor to the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice. Remember their loved ones and those they left behind. Here … [Read more...]
