James Ryan, Miller tells the young man to earn his salvation, to make good on the sacrifice others made. I owe my country and its heroes a debt of gratitude that I don't know if I can ever repay. But I can try. And being a journalist is part of that. Journalism is a public service.
Newspapers help keep people informed, help keep people free.
I hope my work is a way to earn my salvation. I hope this story is a way to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given so much for so many. In the event you wish to use any material contained within this site for commercial, for-profit purposes, permission must be obtained from the author, Don Blankenship, in advance of such use.