There’s a West Wing quote that I’ve always thought hits the nail right on the head. When asked “why do we go into space… do we really have to go to Mars?” Sam Seaborn replied “Cause it’s next. Cause we came out of the cave, and we looked over the hill and we saw fire;… Read More
Earlier this month we closed another home through the AZVHV Heroes Home Advantage Program. This particular transaction happened to be a Teacher. Paul Saggau is a Teacher for Special Needs children, U.S. Marine Veteran and a remarkably dedicated man. He squeezed in evening showings, and even made himself available for a 6:30am signing so that… Read More
Our Thank You Thursday today is in honor of Dan Akee, a WWII Veteran and a member of the Navajo Code Talkers. Thank you for your service Mr. Akee. You are appreciated more than you could ever know! I recently read an article in the Navajo-Hopi Observer. At first it made me a little sad…. Read More
Law Enforcement has been in the news a lot lately and in the conventional fashion of the news, most of what we’ve heard is negative. Not this time! From WFAA News 8 comes this refreshing and heart warming video and interview, this went viral a few weeks ago and for good reason… Just watch!! Our… Read More
‘Honor the Fallen by Challenging the Living’, this is the motto of the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run. This touching video explains the meaning and the relevance of the run. “If Not Me, Then Who…” from the Travis Manion Foundation web site: Shortly after the death of 1st Lt. Travis Manion in Iraq on… Read More
Opening a school for Syrian refugee girls in Lebanon was a fitting Birthday celebration for Malala Yousafzai, the youngest person ever to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This is the amazing young girl who was shot by the Taliban while advocating education for girls in Pakistan. Incredibly brave, she did not let them silence… Read More
We Remember. Today is the 2-year anniversary of the death of Granite Mountain Hotshots It’s been two years now, a short time in relation to a lifetime but a long haul for the families, friends and neighbors of 19 brave and selfless firefighters who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill fire. There has been… Read More
I started reading this story because I’m always drawn to anything awarding Veterans for their service. The Quilt of Valor is truly a heartwarming idea but reading further, this former Pastor and Military Veteran’s story is fascinating and really made me smile. What an honorable, remarkable man. By KAYNE CRISON Arizona City Independent ARIZONA CITY… Read More
(KFYI News) – A Tempe mother and daughter are riding their motorcycles across America for veterans. Laurie Enright recently retired from the Air National Guard with 29 years of service. She explained why veterans’ care is special to her and daughter Molly Michael, who recently graduated from ASU. “It’s close to my heart as a… Read More
