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…)
In the quiet corners of our nation’s history, there are stories of valor that don’t always make the headlines but echo eternally in the hearts of those who knew them. Today, I want to share one such story—the life and legacy of Sergeant Michael Martins, a young Marine whose spirit embodied the very best of (more…)