Like many people, I spent the better part of my life in the workforce.  Long commutes, long hours, and family responsibilities did not leave much time for volunteering, but finding a way to honor and support veterans was always a desire, due mainly to the veterans in my family and those that I have had the pleasure of working with.  With limited free time, I just couldn’t find a way to locate the right volunteer opportunities, and I also had concerns about the time I could de

Ohio Western Reserve Ladies is an organization primarily focused on honoring those interred at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery and supporting their families, with a parallel mission of connecting with and serving the veteran community. However, it is our often unseen commitment to youth development and engagement that will ultimately ensure this legacy endures. When Kat and I first met, she shared her strong passion for youth outreach and involvement. That passion alig

This is an exciting time as we begin 2026. The hustle and bustle of the holidays has slowed, and now many of us can refocus on ourselves and on others. This is the time when we can write a new chapter in our personal stories. Do you set a New Year’s resolution? I, for one, don’t. I tend to struggle with resolutions, and when I fall short, it leaves me feeling frustrated—which is not how I want to start a new year. I always have good intentions to better myself. I want to work

The holidays are an odd dichotomy for me—and for many of those I talk to in this community. While this season is meant to represent renewal, rebirth, cheer, lights, festivities, and family, for many of us there is a missing person or a tradition that simply isn’t the same. Sometimes it’s a harder season than normal for reasons we can’t always name, but it makes this time of year feel different. I encourage you to look for the glimpses. Maybe it’s the image of your loved one