What a refreshing respite this day has been; a much-needed reprieve from covering the new Name, Image and Likeness world of Power 5 football, where we have been trained to believe that the value of a college scholarship means virtually nothing.
Don’t you dare spew this nonsense to the recipients of the scholarships awarded by Folds of Honor; educational grants that go to the children and spouses of military members and first responders who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.
Don’t tell it to Jurley Torian, whose husband — Marine Master Sgt. Aaron Torian — died in Afghanistan nine years ago. Their three kids, Elijah, Laura Bella and Avery, have all been given the gift of a quality education with the help of financial-aid scholarships provided by Folds of Honor.