Tag Archives: Veterans

Favorite #184: America the Beautiful

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dicy McCullough

Respect, Compassion, Brotherhood During the years I taught elementary school music, one of my favorite months was November. I loved singing patriotic songs for Veterans Day and later in the month singing songs about turkeys, American history and the first Thanksgiving. … Continue reading →

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Favorite #95: Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

        A Time to Remember Traditionally, Memorial Day is spent relaxing and having fun with  friends and family. While family time is important, President Clinton and Congress, in 1997, fearing the true meaning was getting lost among parties, picnics and parades, proposed a Moment … Continue reading →

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Favorite #92: Daughters of the American Revolution

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

Serving the Community Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization known in the community for patriotism and service. Formed in 1890, some of its goals include preserving history, providing scholarships, promoting literacy and supporting efforts to help veterans. Ever since I … Continue reading →

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Favorite #85: Richard’s Coffee Shop

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Dicy McCullough

A Haven for Veterans Even though the sign out front says, “Richard’s Coffee Shop,” anyone passing by will get the first hint there’s more since everything in the large display window is related somehow to the military. Having enough artifacts … Continue reading →

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Favorite # 67: Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dicy McCullough

                 Honor and Respect In honor of Veterans Day, my desire is to highlight in this blog the respect due those who have served in the military protecting the freedoms of our country. My dad, a WWII Veteran, served in Germany and landed on … Continue reading →

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