Facebook. Where does it stand as we measure things in terms of quality? Does it have the attributes that will make it something of lasting value? Will Mark Zuckerberg be spoken of in years to come as a prodigy or giant of industry, or will he be known as a “one hit wonder”—little more than a flash in the pan?
Technology, fashions and times change but when it comes to character, integrity and honor; to quality, precision and stability, there are some things, and people, that you can count on—they have been proven over time.
This month we are pleased to pay homage to two stalwart icons of the American experience that fully express the aforementioned qualities—the members of our military, and the incomparable singer and movie star, Pat Boone.
In our first article, beginning on page eighteen, author Bob Fish and photographer Susan Wood give us a look at what to expect at the upcoming Fleet Week activities that will be celebrated in the Bay Area, beginning October fourth. This traditional event is much more than a display of our nation’s military hardware—it is an opportunity for all of us to learn about and appreciate the extraordinary individuals in our military who serve and protect us. And while the Navy’s Blue Angels’ performance is certainly a reason not to miss Fleet Week, an even better reason is the opportunity to say “thank you” to our men and women in uniform.
Then, in an article beginning on page twenty-four by Joe Redmond, and a follow up exclusive interview by Antonia Venezia on page twenty-six, we catch up with legendary singer / actor, Pat Boone. We featured Boone in the May 2006 issue of ALIVE, and he was the first celebrity to appear on an ALIVE cover. As you’ll read, after a 50-plus year stellar career, Pat Boone is still going strong, working in show business, producing new records and being actively in supporting political candidates and causes he believes in.
The men and women of our armed forces and Pat Boone have much in common. They represent the best that America has to offer in terms of steadfast character, proven over time. Solid and committed to being the best, by any measure, they are Patriots we can be proud of.
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