Author: Tom
The McElhaney Cattle Company
Along Interstate 8 in Southwestern Arizona, you can find one of the largest cattle operations in the nation. It’s called the McElhaney Cattle Company and…
The Budweiser Clydesdales
Irocnically, this well known team of horses was first assembled during the prohibition years. Today, they continue to be some of the most loved and…
Defending the Alamo
It’s one of the most famous buildings at the center of one of the most famous battles in history. A site of a defeat that…
A Tennessee Congressman at the Alamo
James Bowie and William Barrett Travis are two of the famous names to defend the Alamo. Perhaps the most well known of those inside the…
Mission San Antonio de Valero
Today we head to Mission San Antonio de Valero. Most people believe they have never heard of the place, but it’s safe to wager just…
When Life Gives You Lemons…
When life throws you a lemon, you make lemonade. Mark certainly has plenty of lemons, but he doesn’t have to make them into lemonade to…
A Citrus Family Tradition
You’ve probably bought their fruit and not even realized it. This is a family-owned citrus packer that grows, packs, markets and ships around the world….
Near Libertation from a POW Camp
American troops had finally made it to Manila and were attempting to free POWs like Tom Crosby. Just when things seemed hopeful, the tables turned…
Suffering in a POW Camp
It is difficult to imagine the conditions for POWs like Tom Crosby in the weeks leading up to their camps liberation. Some had already died…
Living As A Prisoner of War
In January of 1942, eight year old Tom Crosby, along with his brother, mother and grandmother, Americans living in Manilla, were taken prisoner by the…