MY LATE HUSBAND, George, was one of the most patriotic men I have ever known. Not only did George serve in the Marine Corps, but he also spent most of his adult life protecting and serving our country as a law enforcement officer. He loved his country because he loved people, and there was no better way for us to celebrate both our love for country and for people than on the Fourth of July.
For more years than I can count, we sent out invitations far and wide to families in our community of Andalusia, Alabama, asking them to come join us for a lunch celebration on
