Alvin York was one of the greatest Heroes of WWI. There is a great summation of his military career at this website. Please check it out to find out more about this patriot, hero and historical military leader. We must re-visit our history in order to know our present position as United States citizens and we must know our history in order to move forward into an uncertain future. This Memorial Day, let's remember our war dead as they should all be remembered - for fighting to keep our country free and that they and their families and communities paid the ultimate sacrifice.
