How the US military pays tribute to our fallen heroes
The world faces uncertain times in which men and women must answer the call of duty. When the U.S. unites with its allies to fight a great evil, the cost…
5 honorable ways veterans pay respect to the fallen
Veterans visit their fallen brothers and sisters at cemeteries all around the globe every day. Most people pay their respects by leaving some flowers to decorate the area while others leave a personal touch. Some of the tokens left at gravesites ha…
Organization to honor 174 service women who paid the ultimate sacrifice
One hundred seventy-four miles may sound like a lot of ground to cover in one week, but to Lisa Hallett it’s minuscule compared to the 174 women who lost their lives in…
The remains of this chaplain who received the Medal of Honor have been identified
The Army estimates that over 7,500 service members who died during the Korean War remain unidentified to this day. Of those 7,500, 867 are buried as “Unknowns” at the National…
Family of fallen soldier encourages others to ‘live like John’
The family of a fallen soldier says his legacy will transcend his life. Army Spc. John “Alex” Pelham was killed in Afghanistan in 2014. He was 22 years old. Despite…
Dover Fisher House marks decade of providing refuge for families of the fallen
When Toni Gross stood at the entrance of the Dover Fisher House for Families of the Fallen, she had no idea what to expect.
The previous hours were a blur, filled with grief and disbelief. It was July 2011, and she and her husband and daughter…
Especially now, Memorial Day remains a time to honor America’s fallen military heroes
SAN ANTONIO – May 20, 2020 – Only 55% of Americans know the true meaning of Memorial Day, with many confusing it as a salute to all veterans*. To elevate Americans’ understanding, USAA today announced a Memorial Day national tr…
Motivated by their lives: Honoring the fallen this Memorial Day
Memorial Day brings visions of outdoor family barbeques, filled beaches and the unofficial kickoff to summertime. But it’s so much more than that. It’s the one day a year we set aside to honor those who willingly died to defend our freedoms in ser…