The most important men in my life have gone to war. The only two I knew as active soldiers during my life included my husband, 1st Lt. James Larry Hull, USAF killed in 1971. The other was my brother Lt. JG Clifton Rodney Decker, United States Navy. Both served in the Vietnam War. My brother came home; my husband did not, and his remains did not return home until 2006. My father, Clifton H. Decker, served in World War II, but he did not go overseas or into battle due to health … [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...]
