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On the Eve of Tragedy: Reflections on September 11, 2001, and the Eternal City
On the night of September 10, 2001, millions of Americans went to bed quietly, with no thought that the next morning their world would change forever.
Sep 11, 20255 min read
How God Used Me to Found the Lettermen of the USA
In December 2011, a divine truth pierced my soul: men who lack discipline are men who lack results. I was struggling—personally,...
Sep 8, 20253 min read
Laptops for Heroes and Shelters for Heroes
The Lettermen of the USA joined forces with the Birmingham Barons to bless the children of veterans with brand new HP laptops through our Laptops for Heroes program. These gifts represent so much more than technology—they are tools of opportunity, opening doors for learning, creativity, and the future.
Sep 3, 20251 min read
A Joyful Reunion at Our Red, White & Blue Bingo Luncheon
Dear Friends and Supporters, As the Founder and President of Lettermen of the USA, I am still reflecting with deep joy on our Red, White...
Aug 25, 20252 min read
C.S. Lewis From Skeptic to Seeker: A Journey into the True Myth
From Skeptic to Seeker: A Journey into the True Myth “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God” (Psalm...
Aug 19, 20254 min read
Shelters for Heroes: Restoring Hope for Families Like the Savages
Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) has long stood as a beacon of support for veterans and their families. With the launch of its new Shelters...
Aug 9, 20252 min read
The Destruction of Communism and Socialism: A Warning from History
As a former inside linebacker at the University of Alabama from 1985 to 1987, I had the privilege of playing alongside extraordinary...
Aug 4, 20253 min read
Sixth Year Life Anniversary (July 30, 2019)
As I sit on the threshold of two powerful anniversaries—July 30, the day I was spared from death, and August 22, the day my heart was...
Jul 30, 20254 min read
Southside
Many years ago, Mr. Billingsley, an older gentleman, and my grandfather J.S. Miller were having a heated dispute in the community of...
Jul 28, 20254 min read
56 anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing July 20, 1969
56 Years Ago Today: The Triumph of Human Ingenuity On July 20, 1969—56 years ago today—the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle touched down on...
Jul 21, 20253 min read
Brian Cunningham Appointed as Executive Director of Lettermen of the USA 🇺🇸
We are excited to announce that Brian Cunningham, a former University of Alabama placekicker who led scoring for the Alabama Football...
Jul 16, 20251 min read
Under the Evening Sky: A Father, a Son, and the Chinaberry Trees
Yesterday evening, June 11, 2025, was one of those rare moments that etch themselves into memory—a fleeting, golden hour where time...
Jul 14, 20252 min read
The Great INR Misadventure: A Test of Faith
Some days, you wake up thinking it’s just another Monday. But yesterday? Yesterday was one of those days—the kind that makes you wonder...
Jul 7, 20254 min read
As America Commemorates the 249th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 2025 — As America commemorates the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we pause to reflect on the enduring...
Jul 3, 20252 min read
A Walk Through Time: Spiritual Renewal on the Coosa River
The gravel crunches beneath my feet as I walk the old path on Buck Island—now transformed into a sprawling subdivision of yellow, pink,...
Jun 26, 20253 min read
Dyslexia: A Personal Journey Through Childhood Challenges
" Faith is to believe in what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe. " — Saint Augustine That quote...
Jun 16, 20255 min read
1775
June 2025 marks a monumental milestone in the history of our nation—the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army. As...
Jun 12, 20252 min read
13 years ago: It was not the best of times. It was the worst of times....
It was not the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was an hour of reckoning. The sun outside burned like any other May 5, but...
Jun 3, 20253 min read
A Spiritual Odyssey: The Lettermen’s Legacy
In the spring of 2015, I sat at a desk in my Birmingham, Alabama home, a spiral notebook open before me. I was wrestling with a question that had become the cornerstone of my life’s mission: How can we truly serve the inner-city homeless of Birmingham?
May 29, 20256 min read
Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Tribute from Lettermen of the USA
This Memorial Day, the Lettermen of the USA pauses in solemn reflection to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the...
May 26, 20251 min read
“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage
and the soul.”
Michel de Montaigne
Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
December 13, 2018 -- Lettermen of the USA worked with the Northrop Grumman team and Wreaths Across American to lay wreaths on Veteran graves at Maple Hill Cemetary in Huntsville, AL. More than 500 wreaths were placed in the Huntsville area as part of an annual nationwide effort. LotUSA is proud to participate.
LotUSA Letterman COL John Jones lays a wreath on a Veteran's grave, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, AL.
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