February 21, 2022 - On January 16, 1991, President George H. W. Bush announced the start of what would be called Operation Desert Storm—a military operation of coalition forces from 34 nations to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait, which Iraq had invaded and annexed months earlier. When the war ended on February 28th, 1991, 148 Americans had died in battle.

Private Andy Cook
World War I - Company F, 815 Pioneer Infantry Regiment
“Served His Country”

February 9, 2022 - Andy Cook was born in the far east Texas town of Center, Shelby County on February 16, 1895 to Iris Curry and Hilliard Cook. Their last name is spelled Cooks in some places. He grew up in a large family of eight known siblings. When he was six years old the family was living on a farm in Smith County, Texas.

Private L.B. Hawkins
World War I - Company D, 317 Ammunition Train
92 Infantry Division - Buffalo Soldiers

Private First Class Robert Henry Essery
United States Army, World War II – Killed In Action
126th Infantry Regiment – 32nd Infantry Division

December 6, 2021 - A presidential proclamation has been issued honoring the life of Robert J. Dole who passed December 5. All United States Flags and those flying with it should be lowered to half staff until sunset, Thursday, December 9, 2021. If you have an outdoor flag that cannot be lowered respect can be shown by tying a black ribbon or cord to the top of the mast.