Julie and I visited the National September 11th Memorial and Museum on a recent trip to New York City. We can attest that "they got it right". The museum powerfully recaptures all aspects of that terrible day and the great…
This month marks the tenth anniversary of Fern Holland's death. She would have been 44. She accomplished so much in such a short time. I would never have known of Fern or her service to humanity if I had not…
There are over 2.3 million veterans who have returned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unfortunately, many will experience a difficult transition to civilian life. Over the last few years, we have lost more American war veterans from the…
We will never forget the brave men who fought so hard during World War II to preserve our freedom. This is just as true in Europe, where U.S., British, Canadian and Free Polish (1st Polish Armoured Division) soldiers are still…
This month I am highlighting the remarkable achievements of the supporters, faculty and students at the Monarch School as they celebrate the first anniversary of their new facility in East Village. Monarch is the only school in the United States…
This month's heroes were belatedly discovered when a friend sent me the video below about their burial last September at Arlington. The tragedy of war indeed has a long reach. Both of these warriors were lost flying their Douglas A/B-26…
I was privileged to recently attend the 30th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Festival in Elko Nevada with my cousins Bill and Dick Brockett. Founded in 1985 by two of America's greatest cowboy poets, Waddie Mitchell and Randy Rieman, the Festival's…
The general aviation community has for decades stepped up whenever and wherever needed to provide humanitarian assistance. From Angel Flight (www.angelflight.com) to help those with serious medical problems needing specialized care, to the Make A Wish Foundation (www.wish.org) for children with terminal cancer…
The world lost a great philanthropist and a magnificent leader of the Jewish community on December 21, 2013 when Edgar Bronfman Sr. passed away at 84 in New York City. During a long and eventful life, Edgar rescued The World…