Project Honor was conceived two years ago, launched a few months ago, and got underway in ernest a few weeks ago. From the beginning, I had a rough idea of what I wanted the results to be, but until I got into the research and execution of articles, I wasn't certain what they would look like.
Ideally every story of each Fallen Warrior, would be told by the friends and family that knew them, but most often the grieving of the family is not ready, and too often not available to tell that story. And every Fallen Warrior has earned a place for his story to be told, without politics, without bias, without a financial incentive, without a focus on the single moment that the enemy got lucky.
That means research. It means finding the information about the Warrior's life and achievements. Not all stories are equal, because not all Warriors are equal, but more importantly because not all information is equally available.
Once you have signed on and have the tools, it is up to you if you post once a month or twice a day. I'll make sure the i's are dotted and the t's crossed and update the site with your work.
There is no pay or benefits, other than the knowledge that you are doing a good thing, the right thing.
The underlying premise is Our Troops are not mere numbers, not even just names, and they didn't risk all for the sake of electing a politician or party. They served whether the guy they voted for was elected or not. They didn't give their lives so someone could sell flowers, nor so someone could solicit donations.
Each lived a life, achieved honors and accolades, and attained victories in life. We aim to tell their story the way we would want our story to be told.