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Walt and Barb's Updates — March 2026 | Dr. Walt Larimore

February 27, 1946 — Phil's first military reunion | Dr. Walt Larimore

February 20, 1946 — Phil needs additional surgery on his amputated leg | Dr. Walt Larimore

"Vaccine News You Can Use" for Family Physicians (Part 2) — Fall 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

Are you looking for a devotion for Lent? I have a free new one for you. | Dr. Walt Larimore

"Vaccine News You Can Use" for Family Physicians (Part 1) — Fall 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

A New Devotional — Discovering the Ancient Faith That Anchors Christianity | Dr. Walt Larimore

Walt and Barb's Family Update — February 2026 | Dr. Walt Larimore

Ignite 2026: Resolutions to Set Your Faith Ablaze — Today's Christian Living January 2026 | Dr. Walt Larimore

Making and keeping spiritual resolutions for 2026 and eternity | Dr. Walt Larimore

Healthy nutrition resolutions for the New Year starting on this 12th day of Christmas | Dr. Walt Larimore

My most pologs in 2025

Walt and Barb's Family Update — January 2026 | Dr. Walt Larimore

How to finally have successful New Year’s Resolutions – Part 3 - How to help your kids and grands succeed! | Dr. Walt Larimore

How to finally have successful New Year’s Resolutions – Part 2 – How can you succeed this year?  | Dr. Walt Larimore

How to finally have successful New Year’s Resolutions – Part 1 – Why do so many fail? | Dr. Walt Larimore

My most requested Christmas story in Audio | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 25, 1945 — Phil and Marilyn's Best Christmas Ever | Dr. Walt Larimore

My favorite Christmas video of all time — The Inn Keeper's Dream | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 24, 1945 — Meeting Marilyn's Father | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 23, 1945 — A Hopeful Future for Phil and Marilyn | Dr. Walt Larimore

A Wonderful Christmas Story from Walt - Part 3 | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 22, 1945 — A Shocking Christmas Reunion for Phil | Dr. Walt Larimore

A Wonderful Christmas Story from Walt - Part 2 | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 21, 1945 — A Pre-Christmas Shock for Phil | Dr. Walt Larimore

A Wonderful Christmas Story from Walt – Part 1 | Dr. Walt Larimore

Simple devotionals reach around the world | Dr. Walt Larimore

If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday? | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 15, 1945 — A Christmas Surprise from Phil's Mother | Dr. Walt Larimore

December 6, 1945 — Phil and Mary Katherine 's Love Affair Fizzles | Dr. Walt Larimore

Walt and Barb's Family Update — December 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

I've just released a devotional for your family's Christmas Season | Dr. Walt Larimore

I've just released a devotional for your family's Advent Season

My Thanksgiving Prayer For You and Yours | Dr. Walt Larimore

Happy Thanksgiving! | Dr. Walt Larimore

A Thanksgiving prescription for you and yours! | Dr. Walt Larimore

Overflowing with Thankfulness: The Transforming Power of Christian Gratitude — Today's Christian Living November 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

November 22, 1945 — Phil and Mary Katherine's First Thanksgiving | Dr. Walt Larimore

A New Devotional — Calling Abba: 30 Days of Bible-Based Prayers | Dr. Walt Larimore

Veteran's Day Special—Youngest WWII Officer Fights Hitler, Saves the Lipizzaners, and More! | Dr. Walt Larimore

My WORLD magazine article — An officer and a Christian: A German sniper took my father’s leg, but his quiet faith reminds us to steward the liberties purchased so dearly by so many | Dr. Walt Larimore

My Father's Heroics and Exploits in WWII Honored in a New Wikipedia Article | Dr. Walt Larimore

My Father's Heroics and Exploits in WWII Honored in a New Wikipedia Article | Dr. Walt Larimore

Walt and Barb's Family Update — November 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

Women and ADHD — An Update | Dr. Walt Larimore

My New Devotional Published On-Line — What the Bible Says About Thanksgiving, Rejoicing, Generosity, and Blessings | Dr. Walt Larimore

October 16, 1945 — Phil knows now Mary Katherine is the one! | Dr. Walt Larimore

Walt and Barb's Family Update — October 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

Looking for a Daily Bible Reading Plan? "What the Bible Says About ... Volume 2" just launched | Dr. Walt Larimore

September 20, 1945 — Phil falls in love with Mary Katherine | Dr. Walt Larimore

Why does Charlie's murder threaten the American experiment? | Dr. Walt Larimore

September 14, 1945 — Mary Katherine and her horses made Phil feel whole once again | Dr. Walt Larimore

September 13, 1945 — Phil was back in the saddle again as romance kindled brightly | Dr. Walt Larimore

Get a pet! The impact of a furry friend on health — Today's Christian Living September 2025 | Dr. Walt Larimore

"At First Light" awarded an international gold medal | Dr. Walt Larimore

September 7, 1945 — Phil has a new leg, a new girl friend, and a new outlook on life | Dr. Walt Larimore

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — September 2025

Your Last and Most Important Letter to Loved Ones (Part 2)

Dr. James Dobson — A story about my friend, mentor, one-time boss, and avid USC fan (Part 2) | Dr. Walt Larimore

Dr. James Dobson — A story about my friend, mentor, and one-time boss (Part 1) | Dr. Walt Larimore

Fit Over 50 — Dr. Walt with Dr. Dobson on his national Family Talk radio program (Part Two)

Fit Over 50 — Dr. Walt with Dr. Dobson on his national Family Talk radio program (Part One)

Your Last and Most Important Letter to Loved Ones (Part 1)

August 15, 1945 — WWII ends. Now what? And letters from home

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians (Part 2) — Summer 2025

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians (Part 2) — Summer 2025

Becoming a Spiritual Influence at Work—Even if you’re a Federal employee

August 6, 1945 — The bombing of Japan – How Phil and the soldiers responded

Outsmarting Dementia: Studies Reveal Surprising Tips to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Army chaplains celebrate 250 years of ministry

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — August 2025

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians (Part 1) — Summer 2025

Forgive to Live: It’s Lifesaving! — Today’s Christian Living July 2025

July 15, 1945 — Phil’s recovery and fight to stay in the Army continues

MEDIA ALERT: Walt will be on The 700 Club national broadcast on July 4th (tomorrow)

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — July 2025

MEDIA ALERT: Walt will be on the 700 Club national broadcast on July 4th (this Friday)

June 17, 1945 — Phil’s first visit back home with his parents in Memphis was a media firestorm

June 16, 1945 — Phil and his best friend Ross are reunited and Phil learns how Ross survived as a POW

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — June 2025

Faith-Building Questions for Grandparents to Connect with Grandkids

Summer Reading Special — Both of my Kissimmee books in signed-numbered first editions for a donation to the Life Network Walk for Life

From The Blaze: The Army called him a handicap. History calls him a hero.

The Daily Wire featured a chapter from “At First Light” for Memorial Day

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – My Dad’s story was featured on Shaun Thompson’s Show on Salem Radio last Friday

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – My Dad’s story was featured on Shaun Thompson’s Show on Salem Radio last Friday

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE to my hero – My Father

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – Unforgettable messages from remarkable WWII Heroes

May 25, 1945 — Phil receives one of the most shocking phone calls of his young life

May 25, 1945 — Phil receives one of the most shocking phone calls of his young life

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – The “Forgotten Front” of WWII

May 24, 1945 — To continue his military career, Phil decides to fight the Army that he loves

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – Use this weekend holiday to teach your children and grandchildren well

May 23, 1945 — Phil becomes one of the most-highly decorated front-line junior Army officers in World War II

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – My Dad featured on the SiriusXM David Webb show today

May 22, 1945 — A chaplain’s life-changing and maybe life-saving counsel for Phil and who are severely-wounded

May 21, 1945 — Phil has an additional amputation at an Army hospital in Atlanta

May 10, 1945 — Phil’s parents received gratifying email about his leadership

May 9, 1945 — Phil meets General Eisenhower and is flown back to the U.S.

May 8, 1945 — The war in Europe finally ends and Victory in Europe or VE Day is declared

Get Outdoors! — Today’s Christian Living May 2025

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — May 2025

April 30 — Phil waits in hospital, Hitler commits suicide, and the Third Reich is about to fall

April 23, 1945 — Phil promoted to captain and is perhaps the youngest documented Army captain in WWII

"Vaccine News You Can Use" for Family Physicians (Part 2) — Spring 2025

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians (Part 1) — Spring 2025

April 13-15, 1945 — Phil writes home and FDR dies

My father’s induction into the OCS Hall of Fame at Fort Benning

YouTube releases a video of my presentation: “The Teenage WWII Hero that Bullets Could Not Stop”

April 10, 1945 (Part 6) — Phil Larimore the man that bullets could not stop

April 9, 1945 (Part 5) — Phil severely wounded one month before the end of the war

April 9, 1945 (Part 4) — Phil severely wounded one month before the end of the war

April 8, 1945 (Part 3) — Phil severely wounded one month before the end of the war

April 8, 1945 (Part 2) — Phil severely wounded one month before the end of the war

April 8, 1945 (Part 1) — Phil severely wounded one month before the end of the war

April 7, 1945 — The amazing capture of the Bad Kissingen resort and for a fleeting moment the war was forgotten

April 6, 1945 (Part 2) — Attacking a deceptively quaint but deadly German farming village

April 6, 1945 (Part 1) — Attacking a deceptively quaint but deadly German farming village

April 5, 1945 — Phil’s amazing ‘helmet trick’ ends the life of a skilled German sniper

List of my March WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

April 3, 1945 (Part 5) — A secret mission to save the Lipizzaners

April 3, 1945 (Part 4) — A secret mission to save the Lipizzaners

April 3, 1945 (Part 3) — A secret mission to save the Lipizzaners

April 2, 1945 (Part 2) — A secret mission to save the Lipizzaners

April 2, 1945 (Part 1) — A secret mission to save the Lipizzaners

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — April 2025

March 31-April 1, 1945 — Phil’s second Easter service while in the war

March 30, 1945 — For Phil it was déjà vu all over again

A proven formula for increased quantity and quality of life

March 27, 1045 — Phil and his men luxuriated in hot water, flush toilets, soft toilet paper, and warm, clean, comfortable beds

March 26, 1045 – Phil and his 30th Infantry steamrolled eastward through the German countryside

March 24-25, 1945 — Crossing the Rhine all but assured Germany’s coming defeat

My ministry to health professionals started humbly over four decades ago and is spreading around the world

March 20, 1945 — The rapid collapse of the German defenses under relentless American attack

Today: My streaming presentation of “The Teenage WWII Hero that Bullets Could Not Stop”

March 16, 1945 — The grinding, slashing, grueling fight into Germany

My streaming presentation of “The Teenage WWII Hero that Bullets Could Not Stop”

March 15, 1945 (part 2) — Eliminating the deadly pillboxes and breaching the dreaded Siegfried Line into Germany

March 15, 1945 (part 1) — The attack across the Siegfried Line into Germany begins

March 14, 1945 — Almost ready to attack Germany and end WWII

March 13, 1945 — Phil and his men prepare for the final dance of WWII

March 9, 1945 — At the Regimental Officers Dance Phil is personally congratulated by General O’Daniel who calls him a helluva fighting man

I was mentored by an amazing man who was a Milker of Cows

March 6, 1945 — Phil receives four battle awards and an invitation to a fancy Nancy dance

List of my February WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — March 2025

February 28, 1945 — Audie Murphy writes about preparing to invade Germany — Hope and fear walk hand in hand

February 21, 1945 — Phil and his men enjoyed a hard-earned 20 day rest while preparing to invade Germany

February 20, 1945 — High honors for Phil and his men — Croix de Guerre with Palm and French Fourragère

February 16, 1945 — I almost felt human after six months in hell

February 12, 1944 — Some well-needed rest, replacements, and recreation

February 11, 1944 — As training to enter Germany intensified, so did Catholic confessions and Protestant baptisms

February 8, 1944 — After the GIs Colmar Pocket victory, the German Nineteenth Army ceased to exist as an effective fighting force

February 6, 1944 — Phil and men sensed the end of the war was closer that the beginning

February 5, 1944 — Phil and his units complete the best bit of maneuvering on the Western Front

What are Christians to do when the Surgeon General seems to contradict Scripture about alcohol?

February 4, 1944 — Phil writes home about becoming the youngest company commander in the Army

List of my January WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

February 2, 1944 — A bone-chilling, thick-as-soup fog and a passing Kraut Panther tank

My Bible reading ministry started humbly a year ago and is spreading around the world

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — February 2025

February 1, 1944 — Phil becomes the youngest Army Company Commander in WWII

January 30-31, 1944 — Finally, light at the end of the Colmar Pocket tunnel

January 30-31, 1944 — Finally, light at the end of the Colmar Pocket tunnel

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians — Winter 2025 — Part 2

January 28, 1944 — Audie Murphy and Stephen Ambrose write about the hell of Colmar

January 27-30, 1944 — Phil and his men reclaimed the momentum from the Germans

January 26, 1944 — Phil and Audie Murphy meet again the day Murphy earns the Medal of Honor

My ministry to health professionals started humbly over 4 decades ago and is spreading around the world

January 25, 1944 — The 30th Regiment survivors were dazed, angry, and embarrassed but with a spirit of revenge

January 24, 1944 — 36 hours of fighting left Phil and his men exhausted and hanging on by their fingernails

January 23, 1944, Part 3 — Phil knew his best friend and all of his men were dead

January 23, 1944, Part 2 — The cost of the mistake was only beginning to dawn on Phil and his men

January 23, 1944, Part 1 — Angels, doughnuts, and a mistake that led to a colossal loss of GIs

January 22, 1944 — A frozen hell would begin at midnight

In honor of our National Sanctity of Human Life Day

January 21, 1944 — Phil and his men are livid as one of FDR’s cabinet members is actually motivating the Nazis

January 20, 1944 — Phil is awarded his second Purple Heart during a blinding snowstorm

January 19, 1944 — Morale soared as the GIs cleaned up, saw a couple of movies, wrote letters home, and got their mail

Looking for a Daily Bible Reading Plan?

January 18, 1944 — Morale was raised another notch with the far-overdue arrival of winter clothes

January 17, 1944 — The nearly miraculous warming and drying tents

January 16, 1944 — A surprising but warm and wonderful stew on the frozen battlefield

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians — Winter 2025 — Part 1

January 13, 1944 — “As long as there’s a war and as long as there is a 3rd Infantry Division, the 3rd Division will be in that war”

January 12, 1944 — Preventing frostbite, trench foot, and gangrene in the front-line foxholes

January 11, 1944 — Finally some good news, comfort, and a bit of chicken humor on the winter front

January 10, 1944 — It was even more hellacious for the German fools broadcasting treasonous propaganda

January 8-9, 1944 — It was hellacious winter fighting at its worst

List of my December WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

What works best for toenail fungal infections?

January 7, 1945 — Phil teaches his men an easy way to dig a foxhole in frozen ground and how to prevent trench foot

Making and keeping spiritual resolutions for 2025 and eternity

Healthy nutrition resolutions for the New Year starting on this 12th day of Christmas

January 5, 1945 — The GI’s favorite cigarettes

Walt and Barb’s Family Update — January 2025

January 4, 1945 — Phil’s celebrates his 20th birthday on the front In Europe

Honoring my father on his 100th birthday

January 3, 1945 — The return of a leader and welcome additions for the 30th Regiment

Part 3 - How to finally have successful New Year’s Resolutions – Part 3 – How to help your kids and grands succeed!

January 2, 1945 — In Europe the winter fighting conditions were so terrible they can only be marveled at not really imagined

Part 2 - How to finally have successful New Year’s Resolutions – Part 2 – How can you succeed this year?

January 1, 1945 — The last year of World War II begins

Part 1 - How to finally have successful New Year’s Resolutions – Part 1 – Why do so many fail?

December 31, 1944 — An unforgettable New Year’s Eve for our GIs and the Germans

December 31, 1944 — My Dad’s remarkable New Year’s Eve on the battlefield

The Delightful Dozen — My most popular blogs in 2024

December 30, 1944 — New Year Eve’s Eve was a cakewalk in the Civil War compared to Europe in WWII

December 29, 1944 — Phil had no idea the buzzsaw into which he was walking

December 28, 1944 — Crappy boots and trench foot increase the GI’s misery

Larimore Family Newsletter — Our Amazing 2024 in Review

December 27, 1944 — War was not just miserable for the men in the Colmar Pocket, it was a frozen hell

The Christmas Child Who changed the world

My most requested Christmas story in Audio

December 25, 1944 — Phil and the men enjoy a Christmas service, a front-line feast, and open gifts from home

My favorite Christmas video of all time — The Inn Keeper’s Dream

December 24, 1944 — Phil finally arrives back to his unit just in time for a magical Christmas Eve to remember

My favorite Christmas video of all time — The Inn Keeper’s Dream

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 3

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 2

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 2

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 1

December 20, 1944 — Freezing weather, trench foot, and battle fatigue was decimating Phil’s men

December 16, 1944 – One of the men describes the horrible weather to which Phil was returning

December 15, 1944 – Phil is heading into a battle of misery and attrition

December 14, 1944 – Phil finally is recovered from a severe leg wound and begins a trains journey back to his men

Signed copies of “At First Light” in time for Christmas

My father is chosen for the 2025 Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Fall 2024

How can I tell if I’m allergic or not allergic to penicillin?

List of my November WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

Monthly Family Update — December 2024

December 1, 1944 – The US Army Infantry’s Rules of War in WWII – #20-#27

My Thanksgiving Prayer

November 30, 1944 – The US Army Infantry’s Rules of War in WWII – #10-#19

November 29, 1944 – The US Army Infantry’s Rules of War in WWII – 01-09

November 24, 1944 – November 25, 1944 – Phil trains hard to get back to his men who had finally won the Vosges and triumphantly crossed into territory regarded as part of the Reich—Alsace

November 23, 1944 – Dad’s Thanksgiving meal in a European Hospital

November 22, 1944 – Dad’s men were shocked by what the Germans did in and to St. Dié

November 20, 1944 – Dad is transferred to another hospital while the 3rd Infantry Division marches on

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Summer 2024

November 16, 1944 – Dad, Audie Murphy, the nurses they admired, and the amazing Frances Slanger

Today, on our 51st Wedding Anniversary, can we share our story with you?

November 15, 1944 – Dad and Audie Murphy recover together

November 12-14, 1944 – A long trip to a field hospital and meeting Audie Murphy

7) Conclusion: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician and More Resources for Your Health

November 12, 1944 – Part 7 – Some more of my Dad’s favorite Infantry quotes

Veterans’ Day 2024 — My father’s favorite Veterans Day quote

Veterans’ Day 2024 — You could’ve heard a pin drop

November 9, 1944 – Part 7 – Some more of my Dad’s favorite Infantry quotes

November 8, 1944 – Part 6 – Some more of my Dad’s favorite Infantry quotes

November 7, 1944 – The Presidential election back home and Phil writes home

6) How can I improve my sleep quality?

List of my October WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

November 1-2, 1944 – Phil has another procedure and writes home

Monthly Family Update — November 2024

October 31, 1944 – Phil is transported 90 miles to a field hospital

October 30, 1944 – Phil begins his recovery

5) What is the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and how can I achieve it?

October 29, 1944 – Part Two – Phil taken to the OR again and then wrote home

October 29, 1944 – Part One – The army had a regulation against dying inside an aid station

October 28, 1944 – Part Two – Phil defies death at point-blank range

October 28, 1944 – Part One – Phil defies death at point-blank range

October 27, 1944 – Part Two – Facing 600 of Germany’s best infantrymen – Phil is seriously wounded

October 27, 1944 – Part One – Facing 600 of Germany’s best infantrymen in a battle to the death

October 26, 1944 – This fight was worse than any Phil Larimore had faced before

October 25, 1944 – Phil’s mule teams designated “war horses”

October 24, 1944 – Phil and his men enter the deadly Mortagne Forest

4) How can I manage stress effectively?

October 22, 1944 – General Devers takes over command

October 20, 1944 – Dad’s 3rd Infantry Division begins new attacks against fresh German units

October 19, 1944 – Our GIs exhausted by months of day and night fighting get much needed help

October 18, 1944 – After two months of non-stop fighting, Phil and his men were exhausted

October 17, 1944 – To the shock of Dad and his men, General Truscott wass leaving them

October 16, 1944 – A huge and successful diversion totally fools the Germans

3) What should I do if I’m experiencing persistent fatigue or stress?

October 15, 1944 – Bruyères was the beginning of a far different kind of fight than Italy

October 14, 1944 – Part 5 – Some more of my Dad’s favorite Infantry quotes

October 13, 1944 – Part 4 – Some more of my Dad’s favorite Infantry quotes

October 12, 1944 – Part 3 – Some more of my Dad’s favorite Infantry quotes

October 11, 1944 – The fighting intensified with increased bombardments and casualties

October 10, 1944 – The fight northward in France cost the lives of 600 GIs

October 9, 1944 – Audie Murphy’s poem about Anzio

2) How often should I get routine screenings and vaccinations?

October 8, 1944 – Part 2 – Some of Dad’s favorite quotes

October 7, 1944 – Part 1 – Some of Dad’s favorite quotes

October 6, 1944 – The generals call Phil in to discuss using mules again

How to change your preferences in my blog notices

October 5, 1944 – Poor weather favored the Germans in almost every way

October 4, 1944 – The weather stayed firmly on the side of the Germans and our GIs quickly bogged down

October 3, 1944 – The fighting was fierce but with slow, continuous gains

List of my September WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

List of my September WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

October 2, 1944 – The “jungle” fighting was just beginning

1) What are the key factors influencing my overall health?

October 1, 1944 – The next month, the men could sense, was going to be hell

Monthly Family Update — October 2024

September 30, 1944 – Dad and his front-line men now sensed things were going to get increasingly worse

September 30, 1944 – Dad and his front-line men now sensed things were going to get increasingly worse

September 29, 1944 – Scarves, washed clothes, and an powerful answer to prayer in Remiremont, France

September 28, 1944 – War hero Audie Murphy writes about the worsening conditions

September 27, 1944 – Dad and his men receive an uplifting letter from General Truscott

September 25, 1944 – Dad receives a shocking “Dear John” letter from home

Introduction: Six Questions to Review with Your Family Physician

September 24, 1944 – Dad writes home as an early autumn and terrible weather descends

September 23, 1944 – Dad saves a platoon with a near miraculous shot

September 22, 1944 – The dye was cast. Phil and his men were being sent to the deadly Vosges Mountains

September 21, 1944 – Phil’s 30th Infantry began some of the most bitter and exhausting fighting in its entire history

September 20, 1944 – Phil’s 3rd Division battles toward the Moselle River

September 19, 1944 — In France it is said war comes and goes yet in many ways it never changes

September 18, 1944 — Phil, his men, and Love Company receive their first Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation

September 17, 1944 — In the Vosges Mountains every battle was difficult or deadly or both

September 16, 1944 — US GIs now face an obstacle that no army in the history of modern warfare had ever overcome—an enemy defending the Vosges Mountains.

September 15, 1944 – The life expectancy of the front-line men was getting ready to plummet to 21 days

September 14, 1944 – The toughest nut in the Nazi’s long defensive line from the North Sea to the Swiss border lay just ahead of Dad and his men

September 13, 1944 – After only 29 days the US heroes had moved over 400 miles into France

September 12, 1944 – The capture of Vesoul officially ended the Campaign of Southern France

September 11, 1944 – WWII heroes Winston Churchill and Audie Murphy write about the coming hell in the Vosges

September 10, 1944 – A momentous and  historic turning point in the European Battles of WWII

September 9, 1944 – Troop fatigue was affecting both officers and men as casualties climbed

September 8, 1944 – Dad’s Bronze Medal exploits covered by newspaper articles back home

September 7, 1944 – Dad had been awarded a hat trick of medals—a Purple Heart, a Silver Star, and now a Bronze Star

September 6, 1944 – “Get your asses out of the mud! Let’s kick some Kraut butt!”

September 5, 1944 – The Battle of Besançon was a shaping up to be a doozy

September 4, 1944 – The Germans were in full retreat and greatly disorganized

List of my August WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

September 2-3, 1944 – Dad and his units ordered to let the French take Lyon

September 1, 1944 – Dad uses a new technique for his men to fight house to house

Monthly Family Update — September 2024

August 31, 1944 – One of my Dad’s most memorable equestrian missions of WWII – Part 3

August 30, 1944 – One of my Dad’s most memorable equestrian missions of WWII – Part 3

August 29, 1944 – One of my Dad’s most memorable equestrian missions of WWII – Part 2

August 28, 1944 – One of my Dad’s most memorable equestrian missions of WWII – Part 1

August 28, 1944 – The horrors of Montelimar for the retreating Germans

August 27, 1944 – Dad and his best friend create a life-long memory fighting together as one

August 26, 1944 – The horrors of the Battle of Montelimar

August 25, 1944 – Dad takes a break from chasing German soldiers to write an optimistic letter home

August 24, 1944 – Sgt Norman Mohar writes about chasing Nazis up the Rhone Valley

August 23, 1944 – Chasing the retreating German Army up the Rhone Valley with the help of the French Resistance

August 22, 1944 – Phil’s first letter home from southern France and instructions for V-MAIL

August 21, 1944 – D-Day +6 in southern France

August 20, 1944 – D-Day +5 in southern France

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Heart-Healthy Humor” (Part 3)

August 19-20, 1944 – D-Days +4-5 in southern France

August 18, 1944 – D-Day +3 in southern France

August 17, 1944 – D-Day +2 in southern France – a light and dark side to the invasion

August 16, 1944 – D-Day +1 in southern France

August 15, 1944 — The southern France D-Day (Part 3)

August 15, 1944 — The southern France D-Day (Part 2)

August 15, 1944 — The southern France D-Day (Part 1)

August 14, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 6)

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Laughter is the Best Prescription” (Part 2)

August 13, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 5)

August 13, 1944 — Phil’s final letter home before D-Day

August 13, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 5)

August 13, 1944 — Phil’s final letter home before D-Day

August 12, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 4)

August 11, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 3)

August 10, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 2)

August 9, 1944 — Sailing for the southern France D-Day (Part 1)

August 8, 1944 — The coming D-Day in southern France (Part 3)

August 8, 1944 — The coming D-Day in southern France (Part 3)

August 7, 1944 — The coming D-Day in southern France (Part 2)

Laughter is the best medicine

August 6, 1944 — The coming D-Day in southern France (Part 1)

August 5, 1944 — Phil writes home, “Please leave the Vienna sausage out from now on!”

August 4, 1944 — The coming D-Day to be dramatically different from the 3rd ID’s previous four D-Days

August 3, 1944 — A final summary of the Italian Campaign (Part 2)

List of my July WWII Blogs on “Where were my Dad and his men 80 years ago today?”

August 2, 1944 — A final summary of the Italian Campaign (Part I)

Monthly Family Update — August 2024

August 1, 1944 — A last-minute name change for the upcoming D-Day

I was shocked and horrified by a $55,000 medical bill for 12 hours in an ER

July 30, 1944 — A horrific accident as one of the men is blown up and it could have easily been prevented (Part 2)

July 29, 1944 — A horrific accident as one of the men is blown up and it could have easily been prevented (Part 1)

July 27, 1944 — Phil writes home, “This darn war still don’t look too good!”

My Father is remembered at two Colorado Springs establishments

July 21, 1944 — The timing of the next D-Day was a secret no more

July 20, 1944 — The intense training for the next D-Day carried on and approached its conclusion

My reflections: “Faith in Practice: A Journey in Family Medicine and Faith”

Reflecting on 50 years with the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA)

July 11, 1944 — Phil writes home, don’t use V-mail and send another package!

Finally: A rational review about evidence-based care for gender-questioning young people

A nationwide podcast on the “Forgotten Front in WWII” that I think you’ll enjoy on America’s Veteran’s Stories

July 6, 1944 — The men were training like dogs, while Phil was learning the value of hope in the ranks

“At First Light” and “The Forgotten Front” featured on a nationwide podcast — America’s Veteran’s Stories

A U.S. President opines on “What the Fourth of July means to me”

America IS something to celebrate

List of my June Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

July 1, 1944 — Please send some candy

Monthly Family Update — July 2024

June 28, 1944 — Intensive training for the coming large-scale amphibious operation (D-day)

June 27, 1944 — The last few days in June and the entire month of July were devoted to rigorous training

June 26, 1944 — Dear Mom, If people only knew how much mail means to soldiers overseas

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What do you think about stanols or sterols to prevent heart disease?”

June 23, 1944 — Where would the final D-Day in Europe occur?

June 20, 1944 — Sgt. Norman Mohar writes home from Italy

June 19, 1944 — I was very homesick and the training was intense

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Are there any healthy alternatives to butter or margarine?”

June 18, 1944 — The most uncomfortable back massages in the history of the Army

June 17, 1944 — The 3rd Division moves to Pozzuoli by train to train

June 16, 1944 — Dad’s division bivouacs at Lido di Ostia

June 15, 1944 — The Roman Holiday ends

June 14, 1944 — Dad has enough time to write a long letter to his best friend

June 13, 1944 — New orders can only mean one thing, amphibious training

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What’s healthier, butter or margarine?”

June 11, 1944 — All of Dad’s enlisted men sent to the hospital except for two

June 10, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 8) The Roman holiday ends and back to war

June 9, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 7) Another Memphian writes about fall of Rome

June 8, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 6) Memphian writes Dad about fall of Rome

Monthly Family Update — June 2024

June 7, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 5)

June 7, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 4)

June 6, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 3) but quickly overshadowed by Overlord

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What are the pros and cons of coconut oil?”

June 5, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 2)

June 5, 1944 — Rome is liberated (part 1)

June 4, 1944 — The liberation of the Eternal City begins – as do the arguments – “Who got to Rome first?”

Day 19 — Our Ireland Adventure

June 3, 1944 — The mad dash to liberate Rome

Day 18 — Our Ireland Adventure

Day 18 — Our Ireland Adventure

June 2, 1944 — Hitler decides not to draw a line in the sand at the outskirts of the Eternal City

Day 17 — Our Ireland Adventure

June 1, 1944 — The final drive to liberate Rome begins

Day 16 — Our Ireland Adventure

Day 15 — Our Ireland Adventure

Day 14 — Our Ireland Adventure

Prayers for My Daughter

Day 13 — Our Ireland Adventure

May 28, 1944 — Fierce fighting on the road to Rome

Day 12 — Our Ireland Adventure

May 27, 1944 — A brief rest allows Phil to write home

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE to my hero – my Dad

Day 11 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

May 26, 1944 — A deadly mistake by US pilots costs over 100 casualties on the road to Rome

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE – The “Forgotten Front” of WWII

Day 10 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

May 25, 1944 — Phil and his men continue toward Rome

Day 9 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

May 24, 1944 — “The bitch is dead” at Anzio

Day 8 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

Day 8 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

May 23, 1944 — The first day of the Anzio breakout saw the 3rd Division suffering nearly 1000 casualties – the heaviest on our side

May 23, 1944 — At daybreak the breakout began and it meant kill or be killed at Anzio

Day 7 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

May 22, 1944 — Finally! Breaking out of Anzio

A sweet blog about the Bryson City books, Kate, and cerebral palsy

Day 6 — Our Scotland and Ireland Adventure

May 21, 1944 — The horrific number of casualties on Anzio

Day 5 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

May 20, 1944 — The first warning order to move up and out from Anzio

Day 4 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

May 19, 1944 — D-Day for the Anzio breakout set

Does God Heal? If so, always or just sometimes? If always, when? Now or later?

May 18, 1944 — On Anzio the front-line men realize a vast operation is coming

Day 2 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

Day 1 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

May 17, 1944 — On Anzio Phil received his first promotion to 1st Lieutenant

May 16, 1944 — The horrific casualty statistics from Anzio

Becoming an everyday missionary wherever God plants you! (ICMDA Webinar – 5 of 5)

Week Four of my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …” Young Men, Old Men, Young Women, Old Women, Stand Firm, Persevering, and Trials

May 11, 1944 — Every man on Anzio could feel that they were the next to breakout

May 10, 1944 — Continued preparation for a giant all-out attack to smash out of Anzio

May 9, 1944 — Phil writes his mom from Anzio about his first possible promotion

May 8, 1944 — Phil and his men don’t know it but the war in Europe will end one year from today

Using faith flags, faith stories, & faith prescriptions in clinical practice (ICMDA Webinar – 4 of 5)

Week Three of my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …” Old Heart, New Heart, Bad Desires, Good Desires, God’s Desires, and God’s Will

May 4, 1944 — Many men wrote their final letters home from Anzio

List of my April Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

Monthly Family Update — May 2024

May 1, 1944 — Training for Operation Buffalo to breakout from Anzio

Using a spiritual history to uncover religious struggle (ICMDA Webinar – 3 of 5)

April 30, 1944 — Final training for the upcoming breakout from Anzio begins

April 28, 1944 — Planning for two massive campaigns at once

Week Two of my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …” Speak the truth in love, Gracious words, Talk God loves, Words can harm, You are chosen

April 27, 1944 — The lull before the coming massive breakout at Anzio

April 26, 1944 — Tank-led Americans gain a mile at Anzio

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Spring 2024

April 25, 1944 – German intelligence increasingly confused and anxious about the coming Anzio breakout

April 24, 1944 — A letter home to mom from Anzio

Using a spiritual history in clinical practice (ICMDA Webinar – 2 of 5)

April 23, 1944 – Front line rifle companies at Anzio were seldom at full strength except by accident

April 22, 1944 – At the Anzio beachhead preparations for a breakout took on a febrile intensity

“At First Light” celebrates 2nd anniversary with a string of strong reviews

Week One of my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …”

April 20, 1944 – Enemy names given to the Germans on Anzio

“At First Light” celebrates 2nd anniversary with the best review of all

April 19, 1944 – Adopted kids at Anzio

“At First Light” celebrates 2nd anniversary and here’s what’s happened since release

April 18, 1944 – Army finally comes thru with a practical front line stove and candles

April 18, 1944 – Army finally comes thru with a practical front line stove and candles

April 17, 1944 – Even the dead are not safe on the Anzio beachhead

Praying with patients in clinical care (ICMDA Webinar - 1 of 5)

April 16, 1944 – Flat battleground at Anzio has driven entire U. S. Army into dugouts

April 14, 1944 – Anzio—Where our men held. Generals may have erred, but doughboys didn’t

An Introduction to my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …”

April 13, 1944 – Allies on beachhead stronger than ever; new drive is near

April 12, 1944 – Phil writes home after being ordered back to the front line

April 11, 1944 – What It’s Like With The Yanks In Their Anzio Dugouts

April 10, 1944 – Nazi Shells Coming Faster Than You Could Count Them

NEWS: My New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …”

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Why choose a statin instead?” (Part 7 of 7)

April 8, 1944 – Troops back from the front line have that ‘look’ in their eyes

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Should you use red yeast rice?” (Part 6 of 7)

April 7, 1944 – Good Friday on the Anzio beachhead while a war correspondent looked back on successes and failures

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What is red yeast rice?” (Part 5 of 7)

April 6, 1944 – Memphian, Phil Larimore says life at Anzio far from ‘Beer And Skittles’

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?” (Part 4 of 7)

April 5, 1944 – Phil awarded his first medal of valor, the Silver Star

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you find out if you have an abnormal cholesterol?” (Part 3 of 7)

April 4, 1944 – Fresh bread at Anzio—Yanks ignore shells to keep bakery humming

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “What is cholesterol and why should you care?” (Part 2 of 7)

April 3, 1944 – Movies on the Anzio beachhead

“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “Red Rice Yeast for High Cholesterol?” (Part 1 of 7)

April 2, 1944 -Soldiers in the hell of a foxhole on the Anzio beachhead

List of my March Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

April 1, 1944 – An intensive training schedule was underway, but for what?

Monthly Family Update – April 2024

March 31, 1944 – A long letter home from Anzio

Barb and I LOVE the Good News of Resurrection Sunday

March 30, 1944 – Deserted city where Nero fiddled while Rome burned

March 29, 1944 – Living in a covered foxhole for 45 consecutive days on Anzio

March 28, 1944 – Sometimes you hear shells coming, sometimes you don’t on Anzio

‘Dogface’ Hero: Headstrong Teen Becomes Highly Decorated Young Leader (Feb 2024 — ARMY magazine)

March 26, 1944 – A well deserved break at a rest camp

March 25, 1944 – Fate of Anzio Beachhead rests heavily on the ‘Ducks’

March 24, 1944 – Supply lines at Anzio

March 23, 1944 – Was Ernie Pyle, the most famous correspondent from WWII ever scared?

March 22, 1944 – Rest camp, replacements, and those amazing LSTs

March 21, 1944 – Bombing brings new suffering to Anzio hospital but swimming and baseball continues

A recording of my WWII presentation at the LSU Military Museum

March 19, 1944 – Not a single spot on Anzio Beachhead is safe from enemy gunfire

March 18, 1944 – To seize a beachhead like Anzio was one thing—to hold it indefinitely was another

March 17, 1944 – Dad’s first medal of valor caused Mount Vesuvius to blow her top

March 16, 1944 – Baptism by fire (Part 2)

March 15, 1944 – Baptism by fire (Part 1)

March 14, 1944 – Skirmishes increase on the Anzio front line

March 14, 1944 – Skirmishes increase on the Anzio front line

March 13, 1944 – Stories of Army nurses in WWII that will swell your heart

Largest COVID vaccine study yet finds up to 3 times greater risk

March 12, 1944 – Dad’s admiration for the amazing Army nurses

March 12, 1944 – Dad’s admiration for the amazing Army nurses

March 11, 1944 – Hospitalized on Anzio with malaria

Should one pray for healing only versus seeking medical care only?

March 10, 1944 – Dad comes down with malaria

March 9, 1944 – Letters home from the Anzio beachhead

March 8, 1944 – Trenchfoot and the smell of death at Anzio

March 7, 1944 – Rest Camp

“At First Light” just released in soft cover

March 6, 1944 – Farm houses and foxholes at Anzio

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Winter 2024

March 5, 1944 – The grim and deadly struggle for life on the beachhead of Anzio

March 4, 1944 – Letters home from Anzio

My “Ask Dr. Walt” column in Today’s Christian Living on cannabidiol (CBD)

March 3, 1944 – Dad is part of the ‘Rock of Anzio’

Monthly Family Update – March 2024

List of my February 2024 Blogs on “Where was Dad 80 years ago today?”

February 29, 1944 – Dad his men survive a viscious attack on Anzio

The American Teen Who Became a World War II Hero (magazine article from London)

February 27, 1944 – Dad writes home from Anzio

My “Ask Dr. Walt” column in Today’s Christian Living on Acupuncture, Cooking Oils, and Vitamin Water

February 24, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero’s men comment of their first days on the front-line in war

February 23, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero’s faces his first death on the front line at Anzio

February 22, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero meets his A&P platoon

February 21, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero arrives at his new battalion on Anzio

February 20, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero arrives at his new unit on Anzio

February 19, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero ships out to Anzio

February 18, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero rides a master dressage stallion — Magellan

February 17, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero meets a dressage master

February 16, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero’s future units pinned down on Anzio

February 15, 1944 – A teenage WWII hero ships out to Naples