Memorial Day Reflections - Classic Replay: The Value of a Life of Honor

Welcome to EWM INSIGHTS where we celebrate on HUMAN CAPITAL!In this special edition podcast in honor of Memorial Day, we learn of the life, and impact of Hal Moore.A graduate of the West Point Military Academy, Lt. General “Hal” G. Moore Jr, had significant impact on those he served, those who served with him - and beyond. His book, “We Were Soldiers Once…and Young”, a New York Times Best Seller became a Hollywood movie entitled “We Were Soldiers”, starring Mel Gibson and Sam Elliott, for which it was nominated for 5 awards.Hal Moore’s awards include:The Distinguished Service CrossArmy Distinguished Service MedalLegion of MeritBronze Star Medal with “V” DevicePurple HeartAir Medal , and The West Point Graduate Organization’s 2003 Distinguished Graduate AwardLeader, Instructor, Mentor, Author; Hal Moore exemplified a life of purpose and passion.Additional Notes and resources have been attached below. Feel free to share this episode with those in your circle who are on a similar path of learning. We hope our conversations will help you acquire more knowledge, become even more curious about the gifts that are in and all around us, while supporting you to reach new heights as we grow together.You can subscribe and listen to EWM INSIGHTS on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or the Ellis Wealth Management Homepage: https://elliswealthmanagement.net/podcasts/Above all, through EWM INSIGHTS we want to encourage you to:INVEST IN WHAT YOU LOVE!®------------------------------------The Mansions of The LordUnited States Military Academy Glee Club To fallen soldiers let us singWhere no rockets fly nor bullets wingOur broken brothers let us bringTo the mansions of The Lord No more bleeding, no more fightNo prayers pleading through the nightJust divine embrace, eternal lightIn the mansions of The Lord Where no mothers cryAnd no children weepWe shall stand and guard through the angels sleepWhile through the ages safely keepThe mansions of The Lord Songwriters: Nick Glennie Smith / Randall WallaceThe Mansions of the Lord lyrics © Songs Of Wheelhouse Book: "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young" available at Amazon and Other fine bookstoresMovie: "We Were Soldiers" - IMDB Information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277434/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Memorial Day Letter to America’s YouthBy Lt. Gen. Hal Moore on May 26, 2011 https://americanprofile.com/articles/memorial-day-letter-to-americas-youth/Greatest stated accomplishment: Someone once asked him, "General, what do you consider your most important accomplishment?" Now, of course, you are asking this question of someone nearly 95 years old, with somewhat of a resume."What is your most important accomplishment?" He replied, "It hasn’t happened yet. My most important accomplishment will be when I cross that line at St. Peter’s gate and meet my God and my [wife] Julie."-Army Times, https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2017/02/19/remembering-lt-gen-hal-moore-read-the-moving-eulogy-delivered-by-his-eldest-son/Companies mentioned in this episode:Ellis Wealth Management: https://elliswealthmanagement.net/Harvard University: https://www.harvard.edu/West Point Military Academy:...