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Veterans’ Day 2022: A Piece of Paper

Posted on November 11, 2022 by richp45198

Veterans’ Day is certainly a day where we veterans pause and reflect on whatever time we spent in the military and in whatever capacity. What is in my thoughts and heart this year is what a humbling spiritual journey it … Continue reading →

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On Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2019 by richp45198

Please this weekend reach out to combat veterans grieving the multiple losses of war. Reach out to families who have lost a veteran loved one to suicide. And pray loud and strong “War no more!”

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Further Thoughts on Being a Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2018 by richp45198

At Mass this morning, the priest (an Army chaplain himself) asked all veterans to stand and be blessed. I looked around and saw young and old, male and female. I wondered what their stories are. Who served in combat? What … Continue reading →

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On Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2018 by richp45198

I am not a combat veteran, a fact that I communicate to the many combat veterans I see through my work. However, as one vet reminded me before giving me a hug, I am a veteran and so I am … Continue reading →

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On Fallen Warriors

Posted on May 21, 2015 by richp45198

Memorial Day is set aside so that once a year we may honor those who died serving their country. National cemeteries will be filled with loved ones mourning over the losses inflicted by combat. Let us also take the time, though, … Continue reading →

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