Uncommon Sense

Category: Military

Today You Would Be 30

Today you would be 30 years old. Thirty years old. I can’t believe it. I wonder who you would have become, if you’d be married, if you’d have children of your own. You were still just a kid, just becoming an adult. You had kid dreams of what you were going to do, like get... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
September 14, 2019 at 11:55 am •

Should NFL Players Be Fired?

There can be no doubt of my patriotism, respect for our flag, our military, our veterans, First Responders and good ol’ American apple pie. Naturally, many have assumed that I am up in arms over some NFL players, and now entire teams, choosing to take a knee rather than stand in respect of our flag... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
September 27, 2017 at 6:29 pm •

The Cubs Win and Reality Strikes

I admit to being a lifelong Cubs fan. As a native North Sider how could I not be a Cubs fan. Like so many, I grew up going to the Friendly Confines back when Ernie Banks, Mr Cub himself coined that phrase. My mother would take my brother and I on the Addison bus, packing... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
November 3, 2016 at 10:14 am •

9/11 15 Years On

On that bright September morning 15 years ago, no one could imagine where we would be today. For each and every one of us, the 15th anniversary of the date is personal. We all know exactly where we were and what we were doing. That is the answer to those who question the significance of... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
September 8, 2016 at 9:31 am •

A Letter to Combat Veterans on Memorial Day

Dear Combat Veteran, As a combat veteran, particularly if you are still in uniform, but even if you simply wear the hat people are going to thank you for your service in honor of Memorial Day. You will probably spend at least part of the National Mattress Sale Day weekend at a military or patriotic... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
May 24, 2016 at 2:27 pm •

Truth in Pictures

A patriotic story, or really any story, is made more impactful when paired with a visually arresting picture. And what could be more arresting than a young woman crying on a flag draped casket on a tarmac? The story behind the picture is a blank that gets filled in through the tear-blurred eyes of the... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
March 7, 2016 at 7:21 pm •

Open Letter to Vice President Biden

Dear Mr. Vice President, I offer my most sincere condolences on the loss of your son. There are no words to express the depth of the grief that only a parent can know. Please accept my most humble thanks for his service to our nation in our time of need and for the life of... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
June 8, 2015 at 6:00 am •

Was Beau Biden’s Brain Cancer Caused by Burn Pit Exposure?

The exact type of brain cancer that took Beau Biden’s life has not been publicly named. But from the reported timeline of his illness and other known factors, some claim it was most likely Glioblastoma Mutliforme, an incredibly aggressive cancer believed to be on the rise, particularly among those with exposure to burn pits like... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
June 7, 2015 at 8:00 am •

Memorial Day Message to Veterans from a Gold Star Mother

To all those who have honorably worn this nation’s uniform, I understand why you don’t want to be thanked or even recognized on this, your most sacred day of the year. Truly, I admire and respect when veterans say, “Don’t thank me, thank those who didn’t come home”. It is a mark of your character.... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
May 25, 2015 at 8:15 pm •

Happy Memorial Day is a Choice

Happy Memorial Day is an oxymoron. If we instead say happy Memorial day, with the emphasis on Memorial, then it makes a little more sense. For those of us whose every day is Memorial Day, the inclusion of the word, much less the thought happy, feels like a betrayal. And that is understandable but it... Read more »

By Denise Williams,
May 22, 2015 at 4:53 pm •

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