Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:11 am
As we remember and thank those who have served our country and defended our freedom, these movies help us begin to understand their contribution.
The Messenger
Gardens of Stone
Taking Chance
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 8:51 am
“Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery” is a documentary from HBO about “the saddest acre in America,” the final resting place of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afganistan. Emmy-winning producers Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill (Baghdad ER) capture the profound combination of loss, love and pride felt by cemetery visitors, portraying the losses sustained in military conflicts while honoring those who gave their lives for our country. The film shows the pain and grief of the families and friends who visit to pay tribute and find comfort and a sense of community. HBO has also listed resources for grieving families and those who want to help them.
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Posted on November 11, 2011 at 7:00 am
Support our troops and thank our veterans on Veteran’s Day. Our deepest thanks to those who risk their lives to protect our freedoms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2dhiOWZdw8&feature=relatedAnd Sesame Workshop has some new resources for military families, including FamiliesNearAndFar.org, a free bilingual website designed for military families, Feel Electric!, a FREE mobile app that encourages children to explore and express their emotions; The Electric Company Magazine Special Edition for Military Families; and The Electric Company Extended Learning Program –afterschool tools for educators, filled with literacy and math-based lesson plans, games, activities, and tips.
Posted on November 11, 2010 at 3:58 pm
No one in the mainstream media has done a better job of portraying the valor of our military and the challenges they face during and after their service than Garry Trudeau. His Doonesbury comic strips, especially those about the wounded veteran Toggle, show tremendous dedication and understanding. B.D., a football player who served in Vietnam, appeared in the very first strip, 40 years ago. He returned to combat in Iraq and was injured there. A one-dimensional character almost never seen without his football helmet became a fully-realized and sympathetic figure who had to find a way to deal with his feelings about the loss of his leg when his daughter was frightened by his withholding and anger. In a thoughtful interview in the current Rolling Stone, Trudeau talks about that story.
I literally blasted B.D. out of his life of settled complacency. Exposed to sudden, brutal loss, B.D. became vulnerable in a way that was unfamiliar and frightening to him. He had to change to survive, to rebuild his resilience and create a new normal for himself.
A Washington Post article by Gene Weingarten provides a rare glimpse into the visits the famously private Garry Trudeau makes to veterans hospitals and his other contacts with the people who serve in the military. Trudeau also established the Sandbox blog for military and their families to share their experiences.
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