The Unyielding Spirit of Gold Star Moms

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…)

Remembering Lieutenant Marc Weiss: A Hero’s Legacy of Courage, Laughter, and Love

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…)