I don’t have any interest in going to space and I’m not a mountain climber. There isn’t one ounce of me that feels a burning desire to rope myself to other human beings, attach spikes to my feet and climb to the roof of the sky. But I understand the importance of a journey. I’m married to an adrenaline junkie, a man who loves adventure, but it is more ...
When I recently posted the picture of Bob’s boots for his 10th Alive Day, we were stunned by the response. So many of you sent your own heartfelt stories; tales of survival and triumph, moments where you were tested or felt joy. And you sent pictures. Beautiful pictures of your boots and flat feet running shoes. You wanted us to know that you too ...
January 29, 2016 Dear Bob, Ten years. That’s how long it’s been since anyone has touched these boots. Ten years since they made their way back to me from the military ER in Iraq. They were stuffed in a clear plastic bag, along with your dented helmet, watch and wallet, caked with dried blood. At the time, I couldn’t bring myself to look at them. They ...
“How can we help a veteran?” We get asked that question all the time. Now I have an answer that allows you to give without opening your wallet. If you post #Give2veterans on social media, share it or retweet it, our foundation will earn $1.00 for EACH post, thanks to Love the GIVE. Retweeting someone with that hashtag or sharing on facebook ...
This July 4th as we honor all that it means to keep our freedoms free, lets remember everyone who has served, whether or not they came home. The legacy of our great country, warts and all, was hard won and hard fought. I, for one, am proud to be an American. Please see the attached article which is appearing in this month’s Capitol ...