Articles by Thomas Sulier

Thomas Sulier is freelance writer who shares his love of America and the ideals that made this republic great. His articles feature important moments in history as well as the contributions made by both well-known historical figures and lesser-known, everyday individuals both nationally and regionally. His articles have been featured in many traditional and online venues.

Thomas  is member of many organizations including the Legion of Honor for Shriner’s Hospital, The CT Antique Machinery Association, The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, The National Grange (of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry) and several other organizations. Thomas is also an inventor and designer whose wide range of engineering projects include the creation of a working Foxhole Radio he donated to the Stratford Veterans Museum and the creation of a display for a 600 lb. T53 turboshaft helicopter engine for the National Helicopter Museum of Stratford.

Peace is Precious

by Thomas Sulier

My Great, Great, Grandfather Isadore Belair was born on December 4th 1826 at Erie, Monroe County Michigan. He enlisted in the Union Army on January the 18th, 1864. He hailed from Monroe County Michigan and was mustered into service on February 2, 1864, for what would have been a three-year stint during the pendency of the Civil War. He began as a Private in Captain Con Luce’s Company H, of the 17th Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry, whose commanding Colonel was a W.G. Faton. The regiment which was known as the Stonewall Regiment left the state on August 27th, 1864 and marched on to Washington DC. Upon arrival, the Regiment was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, GT Corps of the Army of the Potomac. (Read More…)

We Will Prevail

by Thomas Sulier

In the winter of 1777 – 1778, George Washington after observing the stricken troops at Valley Forge wrote:
“To see men without clothes to cover their nakedness, without blankets to lie on, without shoes, for want of which their marches might be traced by the blood from their feet, and almost as often without provisions as with them…is proof of patience and obedience which in my opinion can scarce be paralleled.”

It has been my experience, when you listen to various speakers in public or private life, that the words of some speakers are quickly dissipated, forgotten and lost, while the words of others, perhaps succinct and sincere, make an impression on you and are retained for a lifetime. (Read More…)

Nursing: A Noble Profession

by Thomas Sulier

My wife of 36 years was a geriatric nurse who worked at Saint Vincent’s Hospital for many years. I always knew of the intense personal commitment which nurses make to their patients, and the difference that they make in the emotional and physical life of their charges. However, it was not until my wife was faced with terminal cancer in 2018, that I actually lived through the nightmare of the family of an ill and then dying patient. During these many months of struggle, I gained firsthand, a glimpse into the difference that nurses can make, not only to the patient, but to the family of the patient.

I don’t have to tell you that nurses make all the difference in the world to the ill and to their families, as they really are in the front lines of the physical and emotional struggles, the pain and suffering that attends everyone when sickness or injury visits them. (Read More…)

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