As the United States honors its military veterans on this Veterans Day, it’s instructive to understand that some very real sacrifices were made by athletes to keep the country free. Some paid with their lives; others sacrificed the primes of their athletic careers to serve in the military. Some are household names. Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio and Jackie Robinson … [Read more...] about Veterans Day: Honoring Athletes Who Served
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Cardboard Heroes Became Real Heroes During War Time
Late in my work day today, I had to do some calling to the City of Milwaukee offices. It was late in the day but I was truly struck by how the city offices are not only closed for Monday, which is Memorial Day but also for the Friday before. Milwaukee is one of those cities using ‘furloughs’ around major holidays, giving employees the day off without pay to save … [Read more...] about Cardboard Heroes Became Real Heroes During War Time