Or perhaps it's that the word has almost become as common as a Sunday afternoon barbecue this time of year. But suddenly it's all clear now. It was paid for with the blood and sacrifices of thousands of men and women in wars throughout several centuries. That realization really hit home last weekend with the viewing of a three-act play at Barksdale Air Force Base. Nearly 400 of the base's elite, troops, retirees and their families attended the three-act production of Letters From the Front .
Most shows are about the actual production, our show is about the audience.
We wanted a chance to say thank you for the services they perform everyday. The drama, produced by Rector-Roberts Productions, has toured international and stateside military installations for more than 10 years as part of a Defense Commissary Agency worldwide promotion. Admission was free, courtesy of sponsors like General Mills, Yoplait and Betty Crocker. The play was written by Robert Rector, who also happens to be Roberts' husband. The couple began collecting letters written during all major American Wars.