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TAPS, Our Most Endearing Tribute! I was not always aware that there are words to "Taps." I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to those honored dead whom we remember on this day. The following narrative was written by Robert Mitchum, and eloquently recited by John Wayne! "Lest We Forget"

"Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees." These were the last words of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson as he lay dying on the battlefield. On this Memorial Day, I like to feel that all of our fallen warriors are gathered together and resting peacefully under the shade ...

Good luck Steven and Doug.  Steven has been a great help to me, and I'm sure he will do well in his new undertaking.  Best of luck to both of you.If you ask Jon Washburn he will tell you that he is “not a sales person”, but don’t let this fool you!  What began as an innocent lunch back in 2009 re...

"Baby Boomers" are on the move!   California, Oregon awaits your economic recovery.  In fact, we depend on it! Recent polls indicate that 70 percent (70%) of soon-to-retire California "Baby Boomers" have plans to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. Southern Oregon is "as good as it gets!" Baby Boo...