veterans

Many veterans in Yakima qualify but many are not members and that's what post officials want to change.

You are invited to a special service session at the American Legion Post 8 located at 1101 Craig Ave. in Ellensburg on Feb. 6 and American Legion Post 36 located at 1120 N 34th Ave. in Yakima on Feb. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It's called the Stand Down Veterans Benefits Fair and it's set for Saturday. The 22nd annual event is will be held t the Yakima Valley Sundome at State Fair Park from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Saluting the American flag one final time

Veteran & Military family food insecurity is growing. We now more then ever have to step up and be there for those who have stepped up and been there for our Country.

The Yakima Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Veterans and Community Job Fair at the Yakima Convention Center.

I think it's cool that you can join the VFW yourself if you have a family member who was a combat veteran.

If you have served your country you will always have family.

Yakima Valley retired military, active duty, reserves, disabled vets and spouses are being offered free legal assistance at the Yakima Training Center this Saturday (July 15) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

So many things have happened in this country that have made me shake my head, get angry and even freak out a time or two.

On June 6, 1944, 72 years ago, an incredible and heart-wrenching thing happened. The Allies invaded Normandy and ended Hitler's World War II dream of the Nazis taking over the whole world. Some 1,000 German troops died but, the U.S. and our allies lost near 10,000 people on "D-Day."

Saturday's Memorial Day parade in downtown Yakima had some truly patriotic people in attendance -- from those who entered the parade to those who stood and watched. It was a sad day for me, but I was also very proud on who came to honor and pay their respects to those who have fallen.