by mylinhshattan | May 26, 2023 | On Life, On the Military, Stories
5 Min read Letter to wife in the event of death A Soldier’s Own Obituary, NYTimes 3 March 1971 Major John Alexander Hottell, III Memorial Day AVAILABLE ON PODCAST Spotify iTunes I first saw this in my son’s Bugle Notes 2020-2024, a pocket-sized book with... 
by mylinhshattan | May 30, 2022 | On the Military, Poetry for Emergencies
4 Min read 3 Poems by John McCrae, a Poet Warrior Poetry for Emergencies Memorial Day The “MURPH Challenge” or Workout of the Day AVAILABLE IN PODCAST On SPOTIFY Click links above to listen to the poems This Memorial Day I read other poems written by the... 
by mylinhshattan | Jun 1, 2021 | On Life, On the Military
AVAILABLE ON PODCAST Anchor.fm Spotify iTunes It’s been an emotional week and Memorial Day reminds me that I am ever grateful for this country. Flawed, even divided, or reeling from the aftermath of a pandemic, it may be the worst from of government, as... 
by mylinhshattan | May 27, 2017 | On the Military
This is a somber holiday, to remember those who have made the final sacrifice. Sometime this weekend, amid the shopping, beach-going, and picnics, take time to reflect and say a prayer or read about how this tradition began. Share it with your families, your children.... 
by mylinhshattan | May 26, 2016 | On Literature, On the Military, Poetry for Emergencies, Reader Favorites
A tribute to Roman soldier poet Horace and British soldier poet Wilfred Owen On Memorial Day we remember those who died while serving their country, a holiday dating back to the Civil War, but with roots going even farther back than that. The highest honor for...