Dedicated to those first responders, troops, and veterans who serve and have served.
The recent Fort Hood shooting has once again shined a light on the military mental health crisis. Whatever caused this tragedy to happen, we know that the shooter was already in the military’s mental health care system, yet it seems they were caught off guard by his violence. An article…
The more I travel around the country visiting wounded warriors like Jeremy Muncert and their families, the more I realize how connected we all really are- even in tragedy. When life seems to overwhelm us, the easiest thing to do is let it isolate us. This gives the darkness strength…
Freedom isn’t free, someone always pays. Here are some veteran facts to consider from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: 1 out of every 4 homeless men (or 33%) in the United States is a veteran. There are anywhere from 529,000 to 840,000 veterans who are homeless at some time…
A few weeks ago I was driving down to Fort Bragg to perform at their Oktoberfest for wounded soldiers when I noticed a sign on the freeway, “Scenic Overlook Open”. A true Road Less Traveled, it was through a gate at the back of a rest stop. Ordinarily, I would…
Outside of Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh, Indiana is a small chapel in the middle of a meadow surrounded by woods. Built by Italian POWs during World War Two, many of whom were artisans, they asked and were given permission to build a small chapel out of scrap materials in the…
I just learned about a group that meets at Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago consisting of motorcyclists. Every Sunday when the weather is suitable, they ride to church, park in the same place, sit together, and then after the service go on a ride. To those who haven’t ridden…
