As we celebrate Memorial Day this upcoming week, I wanted to take the time to recognize the thousands of young men and women who have given their lives for our country, including my late husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull. For military families across the country, Memorial Day will look a little different without the usual in-person gatherings we are accustomed to. I still hope that you find the time to recognize this important holiday from the safety of your own homes while following social … [Read more...]
We Will Never Forget – Veteran’s Day 2019
This Veteran’s Day, I want to take the time to acknowledge all the military heroes who have sacrificed so much to make our country safe. My late husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull, is one of those American heroes. He was killed nearly 50 years ago, while on a combat mission during the Vietnam War. We will always remember him. Our active-duty military and veterans, that have served at home and overseas, often serve amid adverse circumstances while separated from their families and friends. We … [Read more...]
Honoring My Late Husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull, this Memorial Day
I’ve written extensively about losing Larry Hull, my late husband, and our daughter’s father, whose plane crashed in Laos in 1971 during the Vietnam War. Larry is one of thousands of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during that difficult and divisive war. Before he left for war, I promised Larry he would be buried at Arlington National Cemetery if he didn’t come home. 35 years after his death, when his small forward air controller was shot down behind enemy lines, Larry’s remains were … [Read more...]
I’ve Looked at War from Both Sides Now
February reminds me of love, with Valentine’s Day just two weeks away. Of course, for me, it’s a season to celebrate the unbreakable, beautiful bonds I’ve built with those whom I’ve loved and admired deeply over the course of my life. As I’m now in my seventh decade, this group increasingly includes friends and family who are no longer living, including my soulmate and late husband Larry. This year, with news that America’s longest war – the conflict in Afghanistan – may at long last be … [Read more...]
Musical Memories: Ballad of the Green Berets
With all the heightened rhetoric these days about the potential for armed conflict between the U.S. and North Korea, it seems especially fitting this week to commemorate National Purple Heart Day on August 7. This special day honors all of the brave men and women over the years who have been injured or given their lives for our country. This post specifically honors my husband, 1st Lieutenant James Larry Hull, and father to our daughter, Laura. Larry was posthumously awarded the Purple … [Read more...]
