Kevin Oelhafen wasn’t thinking about glory as he made his way 120 feet down into the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean 25 years ago. He was thinking about the 230 victims of TWA Flight 800 and their families. He’s still thinking about them today. “I have been asked about writing my story, but, out [...]
In honor of Veteran's Day, let's give the residents of the Wisconsin Veteran's Retirement Home at King a fitting tribute by sending as many cards and letters as we can muster. Covid-19 has found its way to the massive campus. According to Commandent Tammy Servatias' Nov. 5 update, 73 people (35 residents and 38 employees) [...]
When Fred Rogers famously told scared children to “always look for the helpers,” he was talking about people like my friend Steve “Bronco” Broniarczyk. I knew Bronco was a helper the day I met him, in journalism class at Marquette University more than 30 years ago. He read my articles, offered friendly feedback and gave [...]
Next year, we hope the Hooah Rucksack Walk is considerably shorter than it was this year, not for our aching feet, but because the distance represents the number of veterans who commit suicide every day in this country. This year's walk was 22 miles long. That 22 veterans take their lives every single day is [...]
If you want to know what Veteran’s Day means, watch a soldier salute. Witness the arm. Crisp snap upward, precise elbow bend, right hand over right eyebrow. Watch the hand. It won’t falter, no matter how wrinkled the skin, nor pronounced the veins. It will maintain a proud, perfect angle. See the face. Chin up, [...]