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Colonel James Hickey

Proudly We Serve

By Bob Lydon, Contributor
October / November 2004

October 1, 2004 by Leave a Comment

September 11 has become this generation's "Day of Infamy." The terrorist attacks forever changed the way we live, and have made our daily lives more difficult. A secure environment can no longer be presumed. Some post 9/11 changes, however, have been positive. Is there anyone who doesn't now have a greater appreciation for our police and firefighters, or greater respect for … [Read more...] about Proudly We Serve

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