Today is Armed Forces Day.  President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace […]

As you enjoy your Mother’s Day, please remember all of the mothers who are deployed, who are playing the role of both Mom & Dad in Blue Star Families, or who have lost a child in service to Our Nation and are now Gold Star Mothers. Here are pictures of me and my Mom. Your […]

Volunteerism starts when we are young. It’s never too early or too late to be a superhero. Your Neighbor, Jake

Going to the Volunteer Spirit Awards was a great way to end National Volunteer Week.  Here is a picture of me and Lou Young at the 2012 & 2018 VSA’s.  I won when I was 9 and Shakil Henriques at Wartburg won this year.  2 words about Shakil-resilience & kindness. Your Neighbor, Jake  

How many people does it take to make a difference? Your Neighbor, Jake