by Hollye Dexter | Nov 11, 2013 | family, Societal Woes, The cost of War, Veteran's Day, war, World War II
This is a photo of my grandfather Ben – a young man heading off to war. After World War II, Ben became an alcoholic, prone to fits of rage and violence that destroyed his family. Ben had always wanted to be a writer, but his life turned out very differently....
by Hollye Dexter | Sep 11, 2011 | 9/11, remembering 911, Societal Woes, war
One World Trade CenterTaken early morning, Spring 20149/11/2001Los AngelesOur radio clock alarm was set for 6:30 am, just like every morning. We had to get our kids up and ready for school. Cristen was 16, Taylor 11.When the alarm went off, Troy was already in the...