Category Archives: Honoring Veterans

The Winners…

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Diane Fiore

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had some enlightening and hopeful conversations with people about Veterans and Active Service People. Those that I talked to either in person, by email, on my blog or Facebook never once said things like … Continue reading →

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Honoring Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Diane Fiore

“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller My father was a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force during the Korean War.  He and his friend Gil had decided … Continue reading →

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Operation Deepfreeze

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Diane Fiore

My husband Brian joined the Navy less than a year after graduating from high school. In a fast and furious way, he was exposed to the world. He began his tour in Great Lakes where boot camp showed no mercy.  … Continue reading →

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The Fleet Has Arrived

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Diane Fiore

The desire to spend time at Camp Chingachgook is never too far from our minds, and geographically speaking as luck would have it, not too far from our home. So we decided to spend this weekend at Camp to lend … Continue reading →

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The Dimensions of Sacrifice

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Diane Fiore

My Uncle Neal was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He was sent straight to the front lines. One day, he was ordered to be part of a point mission along with a superior and another soldier, to … Continue reading →

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The Assignment

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Diane Fiore

I sent a messenger to Marilyn to tell her what’s happening with her hand-made ski hats. I can only imagine that she’ll be happy to hear that thoughtful people will be a part of an important mission. See my post … Continue reading →

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Kindness and Generosity…

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Diane Fiore

These two words perfectly describe a woman I met over the summer through my work as a home care occupational therapist. Here’s what happened: I discharged her about 3 months ago. But before I did, we got to know about … Continue reading →

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