by Rona Simmons | Jun 15, 2023 | Celebration, Military, Remembrance
Flag Day and all the other holidays and observances you may not know exist.
by Rona Simmons | Dec 7, 2022 | History, Military History, Remembrance
December 7, 1941 was more than just the attack on Pearl Harbor.
by Rona Simmons | Aug 15, 2022 | Books, History, Remembrance
One of the great rewards of being an author is hearing stories readers come back to tell.
by Rona Simmons | Mar 24, 2022 | Remembrance
I’ve had a lifelong interest in history, specifically in World War II history, but it’s probably more accurate to call my interest a passion—one come by honestly. My father was a World War II fighter pilot who escorted bombers from North Africa to their targets in...
by Rona Simmons | Dec 6, 2021 | History, Military, Remembrance
The Normandy American Cemetery may be the most familiar of all the American cemeteries and memorials commemorating American fallen in World War II, and it is an incredibly moving experience to walk through the innumerable rows of crosses and Stars of David and on the...
by Rona Simmons | Aug 13, 2021 | Remembrance
Whether you have a family member or friend who served in World War II or even if you just enjoy reading the exploits of those who served, you’ve likely tripped over a repository of veterans stories in your travels across the internet. The different websites housing...