Len Crosby
May 25, 2020
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MY TURN: Purple Heart Day
Aug. 7, has been designated by Congress as “Purple Heart Day.” The Purple Heart is the medal which is presented to members of America’s armed forces who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action in the defense of our country. As such, it is the tangible embodiment of the oath that each person who is serving or has served in our country’s armed forces takes when they join the military confirming their willingness to go in harm’s way and, if necessary, to lay down their lives to defend our country.
MY TURN: The hidden cost of state and federal administration on our public schools
I hope that I speak for a large percentage of our local citizens, when I say that our community supports excellent educational opportunities for our children, safe and secure school buildings and competitive pay and benefits for our teachers.
Stimulus payments miss target
COVID Relief Money: The President signed the latest COVID stimulus bill ($908 Billion in additional
Veteran takes you back with THE OLD GUARD
My wife and I took our grandkids to Washington, D.C., last summer for their first visit to our nation’s capital. One of the spots we visited was Arlington National Cemetery, where their great-grandfather is buried, having qualified for Arlington by virtue of serving 32 years in the Army and receiving the Silver Star.