Monthly Archives: July 2024

The Colin Project

Today The Roadmap Company family is honored to share a very special post. One that is a culmination of 15 years in the making, but not a finale. Only a...... Read More

Happy Independence Day from The Roadmap Company

A provocative genealogical connection to the early days of the United States of America. Happy Independence Day. Today’s post comes courtesy of Dr Jeffrey Mitchell. A lengthy but very interesting...... Read More

Memorial Day 2023

Most of us know someone who we lost in combat. We honor them today, but we should honor them every day. We also know plenty who served but they did not die in combat but a part of them did... Read More

Broken

I was up hours before the sun blessed us with her rays of hope. I felt the soft soil under my feet and the earth seem to accept me for who I am, and the man I want to become.... Read More

Boots and baseball

There are many things that connect my old life with my new life but one that stands out these days are my boots. My life has always had boots of some sort around my feet. I’ve worn them all. These... Read More

West, Texas

It was 11 years ago today my phone rang with a voice asking me if I wanted to go to a small town in Texas where many first responders lost their lives. I went because someone asked me to and... Read More

The Gate Keeper

Though the view of the trees and adjoining mountains was breathtaking, my heart and soul wanted to be on another mountain surrounded by the sound of no one but the trees that were calling me. In the large room were... Read More

God’s Backseat

It’s never too hard out here in God’s backseat; to feel the sun, taste the water, see the fallen trees, and to grow from within. It’s never too hard out here to feel the strength, the wisdom, and the growth... Read More

Arlington

We wish all of you a Happy New Year, and some words from Josey to start the New Year on a positive note – HLA I stood there surrounded by...... Read More

Christmas 2023

The Roadmap Company wishes you a Merry Christmas. The older we get it’s hard to see the joy in today because of who and what are no longer here. I’m confident we never walk alone. I’m confident the weight we... Read More

The Dentist and The White Horse

I don’t have to close my eyes to see those who have completed their journeys, because they ride with me. I embrace the unpredictable journey we are all on. I too can feel that magnetic drive for life and that... Read More

Where the sky intersects the Earth

It’s hard to figure why we need man made days to be reminded to be thankful. Just like all the other man made ones we have to remind us to be thankful of our parents, etc.... Read More

Happy Veteran’s Day

From The Roadmap Company happy Veterans Day. May you stand amongst the tall pines, soak up the sun, embrace the wind, and that bell in the distance guide you back to your own schoolyard.... Read More

10 November 2023 Happy Birthday USMC

Happy birthday to the Marines that have already fought the battle. Happy birthday to the Marines who are still fighting the battle. Happy birthday to the Marines who don't even know they will fight the battle. Semper FI... Read More

13 Seconds

The man spoke of the day his grandfather knocked on his door and said, “I need a place to stay”. The door was opened wider and the Vietnam United States Marine veteran who filled the position of his nonexistent father... Read More