Coast Guard – Air Station Traverse City
By Hannah Bouwmeester - Photography by Sarah Brown I have had an awe and respect of those men and women who choose to serve our country in the military all my life. But I have to be honest; I only had
Camp Grayling – Winter Strike
Feature Photo was taken in April 2016 by Cpl. Ian Leones - Wikimedia Commons Camp Grayling, a military training facility located near Grayling, Michigan, is the primary training facility for the Michigan National Guard and is the largest US National Guard
Michigan Dental Association – Donated Dental Program
By Amanda Renkiewicz Everyone knows that a smile speaks volumes! No one knows this better than the Michigan Dental Association, a group consisting of devoted professionals who were born to create beautiful smiles. Yet their services have gone far beyond the
History of the Iconic American Flag
Written By G. Roy The American Flag instills love among the American citizens and fear among its enemies. Every American loves the American flag, and their heart fills with pride when they see their flag flying high. But, does every American
A Token of Appreciation – Challenge Coin
Written by Brandon Lohr - Veterans Benefits Specialist at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home If you have ever walked through a cemetery, you have probably noticed special mementos left behind by previous visitors and loved ones. The practice of leaving mementos at
Dealing With Despair
By Hannah Bouwmeester Some of the prevailing mental health issues Veterans and others of us deal with today are depression, PTSD, despair, survivor’s guilt, or other negative emotional states. People generally deal with these states more and more in our argumentative,
Reynolds-Jonkhoff – Celebrate Life
By Amanda Renkiewicz Family business has never been more meaningful or significant than with Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. With six generations of their family running the company, they have the expertise and empathy to make difficult times as loving and respectful as
Ron Smith’s Passion for Veterans – The Senior Chief is on Duty
Written By Mike Kent The shadow box sits at one end of the garage under an American flag. In it contains the relics of 22-years of Ron Smith's life. They include medals and a list of Navy duty stations that started
