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4th of July Parade

Growing up as a kid in the 1980s one of my favorite memories is going out for the fourth of July parade. Waving a little American flag and grabbing candy that some floats would throw out.

The National Medal of Honor Museum Grand Opening

After working for 19 years in museums between Ft. Worth and Dallas, I landed my dream job at The National Medal of Honor Museum in March 2023, one year after the groundbreaking. Being a part of the journey to bring the building to life was an extraordinary experience... right here in Arlington, my hometown of 30 years! The spectacular Grand Opening was just the beginning of our mission to inspire America and being there with my family was an incredible moment.

How Community Advocacy Secured MLK Day in Arlington Schools

I have many memorable experiences in Arlington, My most memorable experience in Arlington was as Grace United Methodist Church Associate Pastor, while leading and collaborating with other religious coalition leaders, parents, students and community members. We came together to request that the MLK National Holiday be celebrated in Arlington Schools. This happened after the 1987 school calendar did not include the recognition of MLK's birthday as a national holiday. This holiday had been signed into law by President Reagan in 1983. Following continuous community outpouring at school board meetings the Arlington School Board laid the groundwork for Arlington's MLK Celebration…