Stories and Articles

Stained Pews, Stained Glass: My Most Profound D-Day Discovery
By David A. Freel, © David A. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC – October 20, 2025 (updated January 2026) In 2019, my father—born in 1935…

Blood on Board – How Prehospital Whole Blood Can Save Lives in Rural Texas
By David A. Freel © David A. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC – November 30, 2025 (updated March 2026) Note: The characters Annabelle and Pete…

How the People of Framingham, Massachusetts Saved My Dad’s Life
The First Time We Almost Lost Him If not for the dedicated participants of the Framingham Heart Study—and the medical advances their commitment inspired—I wouldn’t have my dad…

Traveling Soldier
By David A. Freel © David A. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC — January 19, 2026 The Long Road Home Sergeant Timothy Jones completed his…

The Lost Art of Reading: My Review of Three of the Most Consequential Books for Young People
By David A. Freel © David A. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC – March 14, 2026 I will date myself: shortcuts to reading actual books…

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
By Rhonda M. Freel © Rhonda M. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC — March 24, 2026 As a military spouse, one of the most enriching…

Wanderlust: Becoming a Commercial Airline Pilot
By David A. Freel © David A. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC — March 13, 2026 A Career That Blends Security and AdventureIn today’s world,…

Angels of the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria
By David A. Freel © David A. Freel, Ashley Creek Publishing, LLC — April 10, 2026 For our 30th anniversary in March 2018, Rhonda and…

