By S. Vincent Anthony Retired US Army Veteran and Model Railroading Enthusiast, September 2025 As a fellow veteran who is walking the path of PTSD recovery, I know firsthand how the invisible wounds of service can linger long after the uniform is hung up. The nightmares, the hypervigilance, the sense of lost control—these are battles (more…)
By S. Vincent Anthony In the heart of a small American town, where flags fly high and the Fourth of July is a sacred affair, lives Mary Ellen Carter, a Gold Star Mom. Her son, Private First Class Daniel Carter, didn’t come home from his tour in Afghanistan. The folded flag she received, now resting (more…)
As we mark the fifth anniversary of his passing on this day, September 3, 2025, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact one man can have on a community, a profession, and those closest to him. Lieutenant Marc David Weiss, a dedicated firefighter with the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District, left us (more…)