Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2024 Governor's Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Major (Ret.) Scott "Scotty" Smiley, the U.S. Army's first blind active-duty officer. The Prayer Breakfast, a longstanding tradition spanning more than 70 years, will take place on Februar
In 2005, while leading his platoon in Mosul, Iraq, Major Smiley found himself in front of a suicide car bomber. After the man blew himself up, shrapnel blew through Scotty's eyes, leaving him blinded and temporarily paralyzed.
In 2005, while leading his platoon in Mosul, Iraq, Major Smiley found himself in front of a suicide car bomber. After the man blew himself up, shrapnel blew through Scotty's eyes, leaving him blinded and temporarily paralyzed.
In 2005, while leading his platoon in Mosul, Iraq, Major Smiley found himself in front of a suicide car bomber. After the man blew himself up, shrapnel blew through Scotty's eyes, leaving him blinded and temporarily paralyzed.
The Winter Lights Festival at Washington Park, a spectacular winter outdoor gathering for children, families, and hopeless romantics, is dedicated to embracing the season while supporting local charities.