by Amanda Read Sheik | May 29, 2017 | Journal, Reminiscences
Below is from a tribute I wrote in December 2010 upon my uncle’s return from Afghanistan: As children in an American military family, my siblings and I were aware of the sacrifice that soldiers and their families make during active duty – especially during war....
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 11, 2014 | Reminiscences
A passion for protecting this country runs in my blood. Here is an archive of my articles on this subject (the lives of veterans and their families): Veterans Day and Family Forces – 11 years ago (November 11th, 2011), Communities at The Washington Times A...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 19, 2010 | Journal, Reminiscences, The Washington Times Communities
My uncle’s return from Afghanistan inspired this little tribute to the troops. As children in an American military family, my siblings and I were aware of the sacrifice that soldiers and their families make during active duty – especially during war. But the war...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 11, 2009 | Reminiscences
Nine years ago today, I walked down to the newspaper stand on the Redstone Arsenal military post to fetch a copy of The Huntsville Times that included an article featuring our family. I still remember the days preceding it when the news reporter and photographer...
