Remembering heroes who defended freedom across our nation
Denis McDonough reflects on Memorial Day honoring fallen service members by saying their names aloud. He cites specific heroes and graves at Wood National Cemetery and other memorials, urging Americans to remember their sacrifices and support veterans through the VA.
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Joe Biden
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Unknown Soldier poem tied to Air Force veteran
Leonard Kuzela of Marion, a 1950 1954 Air Force radar tech on B 29 missions over Korea, shares a poem clipped 17 years ago by Garnet Stroyer Bielfelt. The Unknown Soldier honors those who rest at Arlington with enduring identity known to God.
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Miller-Meeks backs independence commission on Capitol riot
A reader defends Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for voting in favor of an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack, notes 175 Republicans opposed, and criticizes Rep. Ashley Hinson for voting against it. The letter frames the riot as domestic terrorism and argues national security hinges on accountability.
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Ashley Hinson
Planning for a felon as president in GOP strategy
Jerry Elsen argues that New York prosecutors elevating Trump’s case to criminal fraud could fuel a GOP contingency plan. He notes party donors and rank-and-file may accept a felonious president, cites past impeachment, and speculates on parole or house arrest as workable post conviction paths for a Trump run.
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