#110—The Four Chaplains

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “We are not worthy.”?… Read more#110—The Four Chaplains

#109—A New Chapter… Saying Goodbye to a Great Lady

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Love means never having to… Read more#109—A New Chapter… Saying Goodbye to a Great Lady

#96—Sivry, France: October 2, 1944

The following post is “sort of” an excerpt from my World War II book. My father kept a diary/journal and gave it to me & my sister, Anne, on Christmas 1984. Needless to say, we were both flabbergasted. In all… Read more#96—Sivry, France: October 2, 1944

#85—Memorial Day 2021

I posted this Memorial Day blog last year. I’m reposting it because… well… it speaks volumes of how I feel about Memorial Day as a Navy veteran. I didn’t know him personally, but he was my father’s best friend during… Read more#85—Memorial Day 2021

#82—V-E Day (1945) & Beyond

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “The Almighty tells… Read more#82—V-E Day (1945) & Beyond

#78—WWII, 76 Years Ago: Buchenwald Horror

Trigger warning: This is not a happy post and… I do not intend it to be. While I usually try to keep a positive attitude when I write “A Veteran’s Journey,” I felt a need to share one of my… Read more#78—WWII, 76 Years Ago: Buchenwald Horror

#74—Spit Shining in COVID Times

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I’m going to… Read more#74—Spit Shining in COVID Times

NEVER FORGET – A Novel by Andy Adkins

I’m pleased to announce that my debut novel, NEVER FORGET, is now published and available on Amazon. It’s a story of a veteran’s journey for redemption and forgiveness. NEVER FORGET is a work of fiction and is a multi-generational father,… Read moreNEVER FORGET – A Novel by Andy Adkins

Never Forget – Digital (eBook)

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Never Forget – PDF format

NEVER FORGET: A Veteran’s Journey for Redemption & Forgiveness The PDF version of NEVER FORGET is FREE to all Veterans. Simply fill out the below form to receive your free copy.