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Badge Of Glory

UPDATED: Spc. Micheal “Pokey” Phillips Memorial Blood Drive, Honoring How He Lived

On Feb. 24th 2008 my son, Spc. Micheal “Pokey” Phillips gave his life for freedom. I tell people often to not dwell on that day and how he died but to dwell on how he lived. One thing Micheal often did was to give blood and the gift of life. This year to [...]

I’m Humbled To Be An American

I often hear people speak about how proud they are to be an American. Well I’m humbled to be an American. I’m humbled to be a mother and wife. I am humbled to be able to write and have others read my words. Too often we get so caught up in our pride that we [...]

Thanksgiving….Smile Because It Happened

The holidays are here and with them my moments of deep sadness and great joy. I guess in a way I am grateful for the sadness because it means my love for Micheal is still alive and that for too short of time I was blessed to have him in my life. I tell [...]

The Last Step?

Last Wednesday I headed to Indiana for my sister’s wedding. She was a beautiful bride and I even like my new brother in law even if he is not a Packers fan. Spent time with my family and had a very good time.

Well going to spend time with my family [...]

9-11-2001: A Gold Star Mother Remembers

On the morning of 9-11-2001 I woke up to “The World Trade Center got hit by a Plane.” I stopped to watch a minute or two of the news then went on to make breakfast and get my kids off to school… shortly after they were gone I laid down with my husband to [...]

Some Of My “Missions” Are Reminders… Dover AFB

Every once in awhile someone will mention something in passing and it will set me off on one of my “missions”.

Recently while talking to one of the most amazing Marine wives I know she mentioned that a recently widowed lady asked that only an “Official DoD photograph” be taken of her husband’s return to [...]

Yes I am OK…

Last night within 15 minutes I had 5 people ask me if I was ok. They got the standard “Yep I’m always ok” answer but it got me wondering if it was that obvious that something has been up with me. And yes it has. It’s called the month of May ( yes [...]

Memorial Day 2011

And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake

On Feb 24th 2008 two men in Class A Army uniforms knocked on my door.. my son David called me to tell me they were there, I had been [...]

Light A Candle For Them

There is no cost and no where to have to be. It takes a moment in your day to stop.. remember those who have given their lives for your freedoms and light a candle to keep their bright memories alive and glowing.

From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation Inc. presents
May 22nd [...]