It's interesting that with so much in common we can have such diverse opinions about how things should be handled. ...more

November 21, 2009

I'm writing this six days before the general election, but by the time you read it, we will have a new president-elect. Some of us will be very jubilant; some very depressed. It's been an emotionally charged campaign. ...more

November 5, 2008

It was seven years ago today that 19 Islamic terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines and changed our nation forever. As we mark this solemn anniversary, questions remain regarding how safe we are today. ...more

September 11, 2008

On behalf of the Post VFW 3880, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Men's Auxiliary in Lake Placid, we wish to take this opportunity to say "thank you" to the business that allowed us to stand at their doors to accept donations from our generous citizens on May 23 and 24, which was our semiannual Buddy Poppy Drive. Thank you to Publix, Winn-Dixie, CVS, Gate Gas Station, Sweetbay and Circle K. Your kindness is greatly appreciated by all. ...more

May 28, 2008

President Bush paid tribute Monday to America's fighting men and women who died in battle, saying national leaders must have "the courage and character to follow their lead" in preserving peace and freedom. ...more

May 27, 2008

Two veterans groups and a cemetery association will honor fallen fighting men and women with Memorial Day observances on Monday. Here are the details: ...more

May 24, 2008

Memorial Day is upon us again, while our American troops wage war on two fronts. We live in strange times here in the United States. ...more

May 9, 2008

The first day of May is Loyalty Day and is such a day filled with activities designed to involve everyone in a great display of loyalty to our flag and or country. The VFW has fought a long and hard battle to have this day approved by Congress and it not only belongs to the VFW but to each and every American citizen. All staunch Americans must awake and live up to their obligation as responsible citizens if we are to remain free, for only the loyal and responsible fully deserve to be free. ...more

April 25, 2008

There is no other freedom as we are enjoying here in the U.S.A. I have enjoyed 53 years of "the life" here and 49 years of this as a naturalized citizen. What a country. ...more

February 21, 2008