Only those who actually lived the riggors of war can truly know the meaning of those words. They are all heroes. Yes, all gave some and some gave all, and, all are still giving, everyday, in ways that we can never comprehend. Silently, for many, the war rages on within them. They continue to suffer as do their families.

Many came home, many are memorialized on walls and tombstones. Many, far too many, were left behind. They were abandoned by their government but not by their families or their brothers and sisters.

It is my goal to work with dedicated Veteran and POW/MIA advocates to bring awareness and reform that will benefit our heroes and steadfastly demanding a full accounting of our POW/MIAs.

When I say, "Keep The Light Alive", I'm saying that we should never stop working towards our goals. The "Light" should not go out until every POW/MIA is accounted for, and our Veterans are not deprived or denied their rights to proper medical care, therapy, rehabilitation, employment and more.

All this and more was "promised" by our government and rescinded through the callous mindset of officials, lengthly and unnecessary red tape, and blatent politics at home and abroad.

Our Veterans are struggling to survive and obtain the medical assistance they need to combat such illnesses as Agent Orange (and all toxins used as weapons of war), PTSD, and Hep C. These are but a few examples but there are many such cases of maladies of which our Veterans cannot get help.

This Is An Outrage!
This Is Unacceptable!

Equally Intolerable Is The Disgraceful, Horrendous
Homecoming Received By
Our Vietnam Vets
Serving In All Branches!

And, Let's Not Forget The Plight Of
Our 4-Legged Angels
Our War Dogs ~ K-9 Scouts!

Our heroes gave up their youth and their lives for us, the American people, and our homeland. They fought for our country so we may continue to live in liberty and freedom, and that our children, grandchildren and bloodlines for generations may live without oppression and live, to their potentials, full lives.

They Fought For Us ...
Now, We Fight For Them!!

I take my small participation in this crusade extremely serious. It warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes when a Veteran or a POW/MIA family member says, "Thank You." It's all worth it! They are all worth it!

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where?
But I'm strong, strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy ..... He's my brother!

As you visit my pages, please keep in mind that all the stories are of real people .... with families, lives, loves, talents, dreams and goals .... like you and me.

We Can Make A Difference!

"WE THE PEOPLE" Have So Much Power!

We Shall Let Them Know They Are Not Alone
.... And Not Forgotten!

We Can, And Should, Do This For Our Heroes
Past, Present And Future!