Category Archives: honoring veterans

Honoring others by helping write their life stories

Posted on August 16, 2020 by moonbridgebooks

Last week I learned the Battlefield Doc had passed away. I had been unable to reach him at the Veteran’s Home and my fear had come true. Fortunately, his longtime friend and Power of Attorney was able to be with … Continue reading →

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D-Day and More: Keeping the Memories Alive

Posted on June 9, 2019 by moonbridgebooks

The 75th anniversary of D-Day brings up an important point: with the survivors of this heroic but tragic history disappearing every day, who will be left to tell their stories? The history books will give basic information, but it’s the … Continue reading →

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War Stories: They Shall Not Grow Old

Posted on February 3, 2019 by moonbridgebooks

What is the message of the documentary They Shall Not Grow Old? There is no plot, no storyline, no main character, no moral to the story. Instead, filmmaker Peter Jackson, of Lord of the Rings fame, champions the importance of … Continue reading →

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