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. With more than half the country now vaccinated, I hope that many families this year will be able to gather together once again to commemorate this important holiday and share stories about their loved ones who have served or paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our … [Read more...]
In Gratitude, Respect, and Celebration of Our Service Men and Women
The love I have for our country, and for the incredibly courageous men and women who have risked and sacrificed their lives defending it, is infinite. When we think of the freedoms and quality of life that we enjoy, we should all remember that these privileges come from selfless people who dedicated their lives to protecting us and our future in the knowledge and foresight that the future they were fighting for might not include them. You can imagine, then, how stunned I was to learn about … [Read more...]
Remembering the Servicemembers Who Meant the Most to Me This Independence Day Weekend
July 4th is such an amazing holiday for all Americans because it reminds us of the pride and honor that comes with being a citizen of this amazing country. Our home, the United States of America, is a special place with people of all different backgrounds, ideologies, and shared experiences. One great part of our country, that we can all rally behind, is our citizens’ deep respect for our nation’s servicemembers. The millions of people who have served in our nation’s military since our … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2020: Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes and My Late Husband, 1st Lt. Larry L. Hull
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...]
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...]
