Patriotic Lessons: Engaging Kids in Memorial Day Traditions
Families across the country gather to commemorate Memorial Day, a momentous and important occasion, as the sun rises on the last day of May. We have the chance to consider the sacrifices made by the courageous men and women who have given their lives to defend the liberties we value on this day of remembering. We at "We The Kids Inc." think it's critical to impart knowledge of this day's significance and history to the future generation. The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the years that followed the Civil War, the bloodiest struggle in American history. Originally [...]
LT. Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin interview with WTK Tyler
General Boykin: "The Constitution is the cornerstone of America. It' s our founding document. It gives us the liberties that we enjoy today and it is what defines us more than anything else." This open water swim (fixed buoy course) will honor one of America's finest. Aaron Vaughn, a member of DEVGRU (SEAL Team VI), was KIA on Aug. 6th, 2011 when a Chinook helicopter crashed in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan. All 30 American warriors on board lost their lives that day. This crash represented the single largest loss of life in Naval Special Warfare history. [...]