Veteran's Day often reminds me of my dad's early pilgrimage in life. Military service is often a foundation and launch pad for one's future in many ways. The experiences and the lessons from these experiences are often played out and passed down for generations to come.
Talk about the ultimate birthday gift!
A local Delmar man and World War II veteran received a 'promotion' on his 106th birthday. As reported by the Times Union, Robert Carlyn had a dream come true when he was unofficially promoted to Air Force colonel, and also received multiple military gifts to help celebrate...