Tag Archives: veterans

Time to man up

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Don Watkins

Yesterday on Vietnam Veterans Day I had the privilege of listening to a lecture from a guy who’s pissed that Joe Biden is president and that gas prices are high. In the spring of 1972 I registered for classes that … Continue reading →

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I served in the United State Navy

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Don Watkins

Today marks the 47th anniversary of my release from active duty in the United States Navy. January 17, 1975 attired in my dress blues drove to the Naval Submarine Medical Center in Groton CT where I was stationed. I said … Continue reading →

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Thank you for your service

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Don Watkins

Today is Veterans Day! It started out as Armistice Day. The holiday started from a decree from Woodrow Wilson in 1919. It was the day to celebrate the end of World War I, the war to end all wars. Veterans … Continue reading →

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Thank you for your service…

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Don Watkins

VoteVets had a poignant post on Instagram earlier today. That resonated with me. In the past twenty years since 9/11 we’ve been thanking active duty military and veterans for their service to the country. That’s great and truly appreciated by … Continue reading →

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August 23rd

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Don Watkins

Until 1972 the twenty-third day of that month had no special meaning. However on this day in 1972 I left my home in Arcade, New York drove to Buffalo Airport and boarded an American Airlines Boeing 727 and made an … Continue reading →

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Be a neighbor not a nut

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Don Watkins

Most of the pro-gun folks have serious insecurity issues that need to be addressed. Phobic fear of your neighbors and “the government” is what fuels most of these kooks. Just today while waiting to purchase a coffee and sandwich in … Continue reading →

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Military Aligned Service Award

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Don Watkins

When I joined the United States Naval Reserve in June of 1972 I could never have imagined how that would change my life. I was a draftee who was looking for a better option than going in the Army and … Continue reading →

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May the Lord Give You Peace

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Don Watkins

This has been a far from normal Easter but it’s also been a day when families are united by technology across hundreds and thousands of miles. We all live in fear and many are looking for relief from that fear. … Continue reading →

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Reluctant Warrior

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Don Watkins

I love Assisi and the Military Veterans Pilgrimage. It’s helped to make me whole. In the spring of 1972 my life was interrupted by a draft notice. I was opposed to war then and now. I think there are better … Continue reading →

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The Good Journey

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Watkins

As we parted company this morning my friend John said, ‘Donald, this has been the good journey.’ Indeed it has and in the space of nine days we traveled over ten thousand miles via jet aircraft, taxi, bus and on … Continue reading →

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