Category Archives: Military

The Day The Music Died.

Posted on December 26, 2016 by John Erickson

A long, long time ago, a song spoke of “the day the music died”. While that tune focused purely on American acts, I would state that for a large share of the world (the US included), Christmas Day 2016 was … Continue reading →

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The Night Before That Infamous Day

Posted on December 6, 2016 by John Erickson

Yes, it’s almost here, the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I’ll have a special post for y’all tomorrow, but rather than dwell on the sadness and loss, I thought I’d give you some of the … less … Continue reading →

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The Knock.

Posted on December 3, 2016 by John Erickson

It was just an ordinary day, Going along in an ordinary way. But all of it fell apart, Stopped the beat of my heart With that single knock upon the door. When a soldier goes off to war He leaves … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Trump’s America.

Posted on November 21, 2016 by John Erickson

I have tried to keep my blog apolitical. I have not attacked anyone for their beliefs, and have been equally kind (I hope) to right and left alike when I have brought up politics (as in my post about having … Continue reading →

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This Was SUPPOSED To Be A Good Day.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by John Erickson

Today started with such promise. 63 years ago, a young Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen, leading to the longest reign of any British monarch, a period of (mostly) peace and prosperity following the devastation of two world wars. Also today, … Continue reading →

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What do Arizona, Oklahoma, And Utah Have In Common?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by John Erickson

As US battleships, they were all lost 74 years ago today. Yes, it’s Pearl Harbor Day, that day of infamy when the US Pacific fleet was bombed at its’ anchorage in Pearl Horbor, Hawaii. Through a lucky chance, the three … Continue reading →

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Why She, Above All?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by John Erickson

I dream, and I am at a trial. Around are those who will judge, all beautiful ladies from around the world. Lyrical names like Kongo and Yamato, stern names such as Bismarck and Scharnhorst, practical ones like Arizona and Utah, … Continue reading →

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Sharing With Chattanooga

Posted on July 17, 2015 by John Erickson

You don’t have to lose hundreds to have a tragedy. You don’t have to be overseas to give your life for your country. You don’t have to die in war to be a hero. A few months ago, I declared … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Day 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by John Erickson

On the porch of a house in Fresno, a small town in Ohio, Three flags in the wind blow for veterans I know, And those I don’t know, But admire and appreciate so. World War 1, 100 years ago. World … Continue reading →

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A Picture Worth More Than Words

Posted on October 23, 2014 by John Erickson

This is an editorial “cartoon” from  cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon , done for Halifax’s The Chronicle Herald earlier today. I felt this needed to be seen as widely as possible. For those unfamiliar with the war memorial in Ottawa, the soldiers … Continue reading →

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