Stories & Service
Literacy and returning the magic of imagination to children in an over-digitized world are extremely important to Sam Baker. His own creativity and adventurous spirit propelled him to serve his country during WWII and beyond.
Wreaths of Remembrance
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Wreaths Across America will host its annual ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix — where thousands of holiday wreaths will be laid on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Patriotic Performances
This month, as we pay tribute to our nation’s veterans, bands, choirs and orchestras across the Valley will perform concerts consisting of some of the songs that help us express the pride and gratitude that words alone could never completely convey.
Patriotism, Gratitude and Connection
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amber Cargile has a long history of volunteer service with the Anthem Veterans Memorial, serving as protocol advisor during its inaugural Veterans Day ceremony in 2011 and assisting with script research as well as ensuring the flawless lead-up to its 11:11 a.m. solar spotlight ever since.
A Day of Remembrance
The community of Anthem will gather together May 30 at the Anthem Veterans Memorial for its annual Memorial Day ceremony — “A Day of Remembrance” — honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans who have fallen while serving our great nation.
With Honor: American Legion Post 34 Celebrates 75 Years
Since its charter on Jan. 2, 1947, American Legion Post 34 has been home to veterans supporting one another while simultaneously giving back to Cave Creek and Carefree’s charitable organizations.
Affectual Abracadabra
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Magicians on Mission [dropcap]C[/dropcap]hris Rose has been fascinated with magic throughout his entire life. “Magic creates a sense of wonder,” he says. “It also, in my opinion, helps provide us with a certain amount of hope for the future, that life is not as bad as it could be….
Walking Bastards’ Road
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography Courtesy of Brian Morrison [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t may seem like a Hollywood cliché: U.S. Marine veteran returns home from combat to face hidden battles within his own mind. He drinks too much, gets in trouble with the law and finds salvation after experiencing his own dark night of the soul. Except this isn’t Hollywood….
Fortress of Freedom
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Anthem Community Council [dropcap]R[/dropcap]etired Navy Admiral Tom Fargo has had the distinct pleasure of being in close association with three generations of veterans. “My father and stepfather both served in World War II in the Pacific and my mother was a Navy nurse, including time on Guadalcanal in the…
Set in Stone: New Memorial Honors Veterans
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Herbert Hitchon [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n small town squares across the United States, there is a long-standing tradition of honoring local military veterans with memorials. It’s an important way that a community can show how grateful it is for the sacrifices made by our country’s men and women in uniform. The town…
