May 30, 2026
On Thursday, May 30, 1946, Memorial Day[1], Phil had his first ceremonial and a small team were assigned to meet President Harry Truman at the White […]
May 25, 2026
My dear friend, Mark Elfstrand, the long-time host of The Morning Ride on Moody Radio Chicago and now the Cultural Affairs Writer at Illinois Family Institute, […]
May 21, 2026
“How did they [the Lipizzaners and Phil’s thoroughbred, Tuckern] get out [of Hitler’s secret horse farm in Czechoslovakia]?” Phil asked incredulously.[1]
May 20, 2026
The colonel’s driver took them directly to a lush green pasture next to the stables. A small brook ran down the middle of a verdant meadow […]
May 19, 2026
“Calvert, you’ve been promising to tell me more about your POW time once Larimore arrived. No better time than now,” Colonel McGarr said. “You were a […]
May 18, 2026
After Phil reported to work and settled into his new desk at Fort Myer the following morning, one of Colonel McGarr’s aides came rushing in.[1]
May 14, 2026
As they turned to face the tomb (of the Unknown), a bell tolled. The relief commander announced the Changing of the Guard.[1]
May 13, 2026
Phil and Ross drove to the officers’ quarters, where Ross helped him unload his bags. Then it was off for a quick tour of the post […]
May 12, 2026
Col. McGarr continued, “Tell you what, Captain Larimore. To switch subjects, I want you to know why I don’t think you’re an executive officer type of […]
May 11, 2026
As Phil approached the HQ, the front doors burst open. Ross Calvert rushed out, jumped down the steps, and embraced Phil. Both laughed and slapped each […]
May 7, 2026
Phil and his guide walked up to the washroom and watched as two beautiful gray horses were splashed down with suds and their hooves cleaned. Phil […]
May 6, 2026
Phil had a little time before he needed to check in at HQ, so he parked and walked inside the front entrance to the stables. A […]