Tag Archives: historical events

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 and Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2018 by moonbridgebooks

There seems to be no end to the fascinating details of war experience that you’ve never heard of before. The Battlefield Doc and I started the day at a local VFW Post’s annual Veteran’s Day breakfast where Doc had a … Continue reading →

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Memoir is lived history

Posted on October 8, 2018 by moonbridgebooks

My mother’s birthday has passed, and I can’t believe she has been gone for six years now. The anniversary of her death comes in November, so each year as my favorite season arrives I am struck all over again with … Continue reading →

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