He extended his right hand. Greeted me with “03”, Though he knew I was another. Strong grip he gave to me. The doctor’s room was quiet, As we two stood there. A few moments of words shared, By two men with gray hair. He said “03” in honor. Our last conversation was started. We stood […]
Getting to know a veteran residing in Benicia: Joseph Bruggman, Lieutenant Colonel, Ret.
By William Emes Special to the Herald Joe Bruggman is a very special sort of soldier. He isn’t the sort of man the Army can train to become the soldier an army usually wants. He is the sort of soldier every army needs but cannot train. General Douglas McArthur was often accused of being pompous. […]
Bruce Robinson: Vetting the vets
(Note: This article was originally published in the December 7, 2011 edition of the Herald) “There’s no better defense than an aggressive defense.” “Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.” These immortal utterances by a 20th Century football coach and an 18th Century lexicographer may seem like strange sources of political wisdom, but there’s […]