The Lt. Adam Gustafson Memorial Fund has been giving away $305 meat packages, along with smokers, grills, and cooktops to local first responders for five months now. Adam loved to cook and his badge number was 305. It’s been fun making deliveries to area departments in Adam’s honor, but even more so when there’s
Read MoreThe recent passing of Toby Keith had me reminiscing. I love his music - so many good singing songs. His patriotism. Adam loved country music and he loved America. Toby came over to Baghdad, Iraq when Adam and I were serving there in 2005. We waited patiently for him to fly in on a helicopter and put on a show in the middle of the
Read MorePearl Harbor. What a day. We were greeted by Pacific Historic Parks guides and they did a tremendous job ushering our family through the most amazing national park. We enjoyed self-guided tours through the battleship USS Missouri and had to have some dole whip. When it was time to explore the exhibits our guide, Westin, gave engaging explanations...
Read MoreWe made it back home just in time for another blizzard, but what a time we had! Sun, beaches, Pearl Harbor - so many memories made. I learned the meaning of "Mahalo." An expression of gratitude in Hawaii. To say we’re grateful for this experience is an understatement.
Read MoreYou’ve seen them before. Black baseball hats with gold lettering and brightly colored badges stitched across the front. Vietnam War Veteran, U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War Veteran, and if you’re really lucky you might see a World War II Veteran. My husband did. Adam noticed right away. He wanted to buy that gentleman’s meal, but he also wanted to...
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