This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the Decker reunion, a gathering of extended family members related to me on my Daddy’s side. For me, these gatherings always bring back a torrent of wonderful old memories. They also give me hope for the future, as I get to witness first-hand the enthusiasm and promise of a new generation, with all their gifts, aspirations and dreams for their own lives. Since turning 70 in June, I’ve thought a great deal about the important role various … [Read more...]
Honoring Our Fathers
1st Lt. James L. Hull (Larry) December 28, 1945 - February 19, 1971 I dedicated my book Where the Water Meets the Sand to my daughter Laura and her father, Larry. Laura doesn’t remember Larry because he deployed to Vietnam during the summer of 1970, and on February 19, 1971, his plane crashed and he was killed while on a combat mission. Twelve days later, Laura turned two years old. Many years later, when his remains were finally repatriated to American soil and he was buried at … [Read more...]
