In the woods outside a little town in Germany stands a small memorial to an American  who came to clear the sky of Nazis In a handsome family plot at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit a copper-plated propeller rests atop a thick patch of ivy is a bold young aviator from Grosse Pointe who went off to save the world from Adolf Hitler and died in the attempt 75 years ago Alfred Brush Ford lives on today in a cozy park along the Detroit River and an enormous Hare Krishna temple in India His name is carried by one of the more intriguing figures in the Ford Motor Co he serves as a reminder of the goodness of people Ford was 23 years old when he lifted off for the last time in a P-47 Thunderbolt His group had been assigned to protect a squadron of B-26 bombers whose mission was to sweep across the west-central part of Germany and destroy the tracks of the Munster-Dortmund rail line the Americans were attacked by German ME-109s where a 17th-century baroque castle is now surrounded by a golf course It crashed at the edge of a thicket in Davensberg farmers found the body of a son of privilege who had come to the Army Air Corps straight from Yale a simple wooden cross with angled slats tented downward from the top to the ends of the crosspiece They engraved an epitaph: "Hier starbden fliegerlodder amerik.Leutnant Alfred B Here died aviator American Lieutenant Alfred B three generations after the end of World War II and 71 years after Ford's remains were sent back across the ocean the inscription is still precise and the intent is still clear Sascha Klaverkamp is a journalist in Dortmund the metropolis 30 miles from pastoral Davensburg It was Klaverkamp who wrote to The Detroit News about the cross in the woods "roughly one meter tall." He described the grave candle in a metallic holder on a slab in front of it noting that "the people regularly place a new candle inside He knew that the sun was shining on Alfred Ford’s final day and that eight fighter planes had battled as the bombers thundered home why it was important to maintain the monument and he was reminded that wars are remembered for triumph but built of pain and suffering "The cross at the crash site is a place for us to bring that to our minds and to honor the victims of war," Risthaus said "And keeping the cross means keeping peace with all peoples." Klaverkamp inspired The News to find traces of Alfred Ford in its own backyard and to reach out to the nephew who inherited his name The current Alfred Brush Ford was born five years to the day after his uncle died. A world traveler and an influential figure in ISKCON — better known as the Hare Krishna movement — he is waiting out the coronavirus pandemic at his home in Gainesville his uncle was spoken of frequently and reverently The first Alfred Ford's forebears made their fortune in banking and railroads He was the fourth child and third son of Frederick Clifford Ford and Virginia Eloise Brush Ford two lines replete with names on street signs and buildings A 1964 Detroit Free Press article said that Virginia had been an air warden "and with three sons in service in World War II middle brother Walter Buhl Ford II served in the Coast Guard "Everybody was stepping up back then," said Joel Stone, senior curator of the Detroit Historical Society I'm not sure every wealthy family responded the way they did." and she and Walter named their fourth child and second boy after the kid brother who didn't come home and he brought Hare Krishna positive exposure large donations and a gift for fundraising He and Walter Reuther's daughter, Elizabeth Dickmeyer, bought the Lawrence Fisher Mansion on Lenox Street in 1975 and deeded it to ISKCON for a Detroit headquarters he has since devoted years and a reported $25 million to helping create a Taj Mahal-sized temple and Krishna Consciousness center in Mayapur from carrying the name of a warrior who didn't live long enough to have any frailties exposed "I had enough pressure from the other side of the family," he said "That's why I took off in the other direction." America keeps meticulous records of its grief sent 613,543 of its residents to the armed services and one has his name on a riverfront park in Detroit Alfred Brush Ford Park sits at the foot of Lenox a playscape and two odd relics from the Cold War: cylindrical cement radar towers for the Nike missiles that lurked underground on Belle Isle sailboats slide quietly east and what looks like a miniature tugboat churns in the opposite direction Fishing lines dangle beyond railings along a sidewalk puddled by waves A riverfront saloon called the Woods used to occupy part of the property The city acquired the land through condemnation in 1948 and it wound up named indirectly for a 9th-century king of the Anglo-Saxons "My grandmother was kind of an amateur genealogist," the modern Alfred Ford said. "She traced the family to Alfred the Great." A man pushing two little girls on adjoining swings said he didn't even know the park had a name On a weathered wooden bench facing the river He'd like to see a 20-yard section of collapsed sidewalk repaired He just thinks of it as going to the river 'Remember the fallen'The name matters more in Davensberg He's an amateur historian and a mechanic who lovingly restored a leftover from the American postwar occupation he'll stop to rest next to the cross in the woods Only three weeks after Alfred Brush Ford died an Allied bombing campaign destroyed a synthetic oil plant near Dortmund and much of the city American troops didn't even stop as they barreled through but he said the locals mostly wanted the war to be over if there was a lot of Nazi mentality in the area," he conceded in an email "Many had lost their sons and/or fathers during the war and knew nothing about their whereabouts "So this all adds up to their true and honest willingness to remember the fallen Three German pilots were shot down in the same dogfight that claimed Alfred Ford One of them was a 22-year-old named Otto Balluff who'd been rushed into the air well before he was ready to kill or be killed Joan Capuano knows exactly where to find Alfred Ford She is the executive director of the Historic Elmwood Foundation He has a massive gray monument in the middle of the family plot eight feet wide at the base and five feet tall The headstones are all similar — thick with gracefully curved tops and the letters raised instead of etched His parents all but boasted on his metal grave marker: "1st Lieut and it's attached to the blade of a propeller Capuano said: "They found one from the same type of plane he was flying." "Son of Frederick Clifford and Virginia Brush Ford," the marker read decades before his parents earned gravestones of their own The marker and the blade have turned green with age but stood for something when he died and stands for even more now Free-lance writer Sascha Klaverkamp contributed to this story from Germany The Ibis Styles Neckarsulm has reopened following a complete renovation of the former Nestor Hotel now part of the Ibis Styles brand under Accor and operated by The Chocolate on the Pillow Group introduces a design concept reflecting elements of the city's automotive history and regional wine culture The 97-room hotel features interiors that reference local themes Public areas incorporate visual nods to the region's wine tradition including wine barrels and sepia-toned artwork The design was developed by Brumann Innenarchitektur the hotel has also expanded its room offering to include family rooms Guests have access to a fitness space equipped with Technogym machines The property also supports sustainable travel through electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage facilities Guests can enjoy a locally inspired breakfast and a comfortable Hotel website Brand OwnerAccor sleep problems and hyperactivity thanks to a diagnosis of Sanfilippo syndrome her parents found an over the counter supplement that helps to alleviate their daughter's symptoms – including the seizures she slept all night,” said mother Kim Adams Zoe's movements become less hyperactive because she was able to get much needed sleep "Her heart and brain were resting because of the CBD oil." [READ MORE: Volusia school district to consider medical marijuana policy, despite federal laws] [READ MORE: Citing federal law, Florida school officials won’t give hemp extract to 6-year-old] What tends to trip many consumers up is how hemp CBD oil is different than medical marijuana The main difference between the two is hemp CBD oil contains trace amounts or no THC – the part of the marijuana plant that causes the high feeling – while medical marijuana has notable amounts of THC Hemp CBD oil can be bought over the counter at smoke shops CBD shops and at various convenience stores "You do not need a medical marijuana card for this CBD oil," said Sean Yereance dispensary manager at VidaCann in Daytona Beach "It comes from the hemp plant not a marijuana plant." The oil can be bought in a variety of different forms including oil flower – to roll in papers like tobacco – dog treats salves and food products like honey sticks or lollipops The oil is used to treat a variety of different ailements including trouble sleeping For JMJ Tobacco Palm Coast owner Maureen Vitello her favorite use is the salve for foot pain "I put it on my foot and it's fine," Vitello said "A majority of customers that come in here for the CBD oil come in to help get them off of their pills." Vitello said the CBD infused gummies they carry help her and her employee Mike D'Ascheberg relax and fall asleep "It worked just 20 minutes after I took it much like melatonin," D'Ascheberg said "Our most popular seller though is the oil and I recommend it for anyone who is looking to try CBD for the first time." D'Ashceberg said that the best part about the CBD oil they carry is it doesn't get you high and the likelihood of overdosing on it is very low recommended doses depending on strength," D'Ascheberg said "If you take too much the only thing that's going to happen is you are going to fall asleep." The negative side to hemp CBD oil is that it is illegal to grow in Florida and many manufactures do not test their products for chemicals "We only buy products from companies that provide us a license telling us what is in their products,"Vitello said "In the beginning it was a little scary because half the people weren't giving pure CBD." Yereance said that often times retailers and consumers do not know what they are getting when they buy CBD oil over the counter "There is no testing results to go with the products," Yereance said "You have to do your research and buy from a trusted company like Charlotte's Web by Stanley Brothers." Medical marijuana contains THC which works in conjunction with CBD to give patients the desired impact "The THC helps to activate the CBD which is how you get that sense of wellbeing," said Michael Singleton dispensary manager at Trulieve in Palm Coast "Overall it's just more effective then what you can get over the counter." Singleton said changing the amount of THC in the products is what tailors them to different ailments to obtain a medical marijuana card to get the product a person must be suffering from cancer "They have to be approved by the state," said Singleton To get a medical marijuana card patients must see a qualifying doctor and they have to recommend the card and dosage Patients can apply online through the Florida Department of Health Once they get the card they can go to a dispensary [READ MORE: Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia] [READ MORE: Flagler’s first medical pot shop set to open in Palm Coast] [READ MORE: Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Deltona] it's up to the patient consultants like Finn Olson to educate patients on the products The doctor gives the recommendations of dosage and THC content "We try to find the best and tailor it to what they need," Olson said medical marijuana comes in the forms of capsules While medical marijuana is legal in the state of Florida which means dispensaries have to follow the laws closely and the product is not covered by any health insurance The benefit of medical marijuana over hemp CBD oil is all of the products are tested for purity "Medical marijuana goes through testing facilities and there is analytical data from all of it," Yereance said no pesticides and it's 100 percent natural." The contest saw seven teams up to 8 goals in participation Quinto Elemento and La Esperanza clashed in the final in a very close game that saw a 4-all with only one chukka remaining Quinto Elemento seized the reins to produce a couple of crucial goals and were victorious 6-5 Quinto Elemento claimed the second tournament of the current Iberian Polo Tour – they already won the first BARÓN DE STRABROCK CUP – FINAL – SUNDAY APRIL 20 Umpires: Federico Martelli & Mariano Iturrioz Dubai claimed a narrow 9-8 victory over MB Polo and ran out the champions of the high goal Electrolit Gold Cup following the championship match that took place on Saturday August 26 Although MB Polo – who returned to Sotogrande after a four years absence – had a better start Dubai bounced back to outscore their opponents 3-0 in the fifth chukka and took the lead but Dubai managed to maintain the single goal gap after the goals produced by Camilo Castagnola and Pablo MacDonough It is worth noting that Dubai not only Dubai won the high goal Gold Cup for the second consecutive year – they also claimed the same significant achievement back in 2016 A very moving moment took place by half time the members of Spain’s national team who won the FIP World Cup that took place in the United States Jeju claimed the low goal Electrolit Gold Cup presented the trophy to the winners of the high goal Electrolit Gold Cup International Polo Tournament Andalucía came to an end ELECTROLIT GOLD CUP – SATURDAY AUGUST 26:   FINAL ELECTROLIT GOLD CUP: DUBAI 9-8 MB POLO Umpires: Esteban Ferrari & Federico Martelli               Third man: Guillermo Villanueva Best Polo Argentino Bred (Presented by the Argentine Polo Pony Breeders Assn.): Machitos Lírica Top scorer of the tournament: Camilo Castagnola FINAL COPA DE ORO ELECTROLIT: JEJU POLO TEAM 8-7 ESSSO Umpires: Santos Anca & José Ignacio Araya FINAL SOTOGRANDE CUP: COTTON HOUSE 8-7 SIGMA POLO TEAM REWATCH THE FINAL OF THE HIGH GOAL ELECTROLIT GOLD CUP: DUBAI VS MB POLO (POLOLINE TV) From banging on buckets to rapping about sleeping babies Rodney Harshbarger's students never miss a beat the peppy Ironman triathlon finisher and Navy veteran is up for a national award for music teachers Old Kings Elementary students and families know Harshbarger partly for his exuberant music videos on YouTube raps and pounds on pails with his students “As long as the kids want to come through your door you're going to be able to hook them,” he said who nicknamed himself the “guy in pink” because many young children struggle to say and spell his name is a quarter-finalist for the first-ever Music Educator Award from The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation he'll be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award Nine finalists also will receive $1,000 and the schools of all 10 finalists also will receive matching grants still has a way to go: He's among 217 quarter-finalists who is spending the summer as coordinator of the Flagler Beach junior lifeguard program will learn in August if he's made it to the next round in the competition Anyone who teaches music in American public or private schools from kindergarten through college is eligible for the award The Palm Coast resident completed his 17th year of teaching last week This most recent recognition is not his first time in the spotlight — he was Flagler County's teacher of the year in 2002 said music can also help children academically He points out that many people first learn to sing the alphabet and he tries to weave the children's homeroom lessons into his class he plugs in a CD with whale and dolphin noises the community is at risk of “not creating very well-rounded children.” “I just truly feel that it is important,” he said “I hope to God we never have our arts cut here in Flagler County or in Volusia Can you imagine a school day (when) a kid never gets to get out of a homeroom classroom — never has art said he tries to show sports-oriented youngsters that athletes can play music The 48-year-old Harshbarger has completed six Ironman triathlon races — that's a 2.4-mile swim That message struck a chord with Kristine Pavlow's 8-year-old son Harshbarger's interactive style “brings out the best in every kid,” said Pavlow of Palm Coast “(Harshbarger) loves what he does and he loves the kids,” Pavlow said he's just got something special and he's doing what he was meant to do.” That passion for children sometimes extends beyond Harshbarger's normal school hours The two animated men used to “bounce off each other” when they taught P.E Harshbarger and D'Ascheberg mentored children during their prep periods walking around the school's track together or organizing dodgeball games D'Ascheberg described Harshbarger as “one of those outstanding high-energy guys that comes along once in a lifetime.” “There's not many teachers out there that can really get into a kids head from every angle and figure out what's going on and deal with them on a basis where you can turn them around,” D'Ascheberg said. The new globalization hit show Love Is Blind has now arrived in Germany for its contestants to teach them the way to find their soulmates Best known for trying to find the answer to whether physical attraction can be replaced by real chemistry singles from different parts of the country attempt the ultimate in blind dating—love is being sought in this show The show starts with the participants interacting with each other in “pods” in which they can speak to one another but not see one another what matters is that they want to establish an emotional intimacy with one another they will likely head towards the next step the couples sit across from each other and assess whether their relationship is compatible enough for a marriage Guiding the participants through this whirlwind experience are hosts and real-life couple, Steffi Brungs and Chris Wackert Their role goes beyond introducing episodes; they provide support and insights as the couples navigate this unorthodox path to love Love Is Blind: Germany's first season brings together a bunch of guys and ladies in their late twenties to thirties These single folks are from various parts of Germany Let's take a brief look at the participants Daniel is 26 years old and coming from Frankfurt This man infuses the dating game with some pep and a new outlook Then there's 34-year-old Fabio from Remseck This guy is all set to snag a romance that'll match up with the things he stands for and his ambitions in life Ilias wants to find a person who gets his goals and who he is as a person he is seeking a relationship that's meaningful Medina wishes to create a connection that'll survive through thick and thin Peißenberg's own Pascal has interesting life stories This 33-year-old brings his magnetic personality into the mix This 34-year-old is on a quest to find a romance that's not just about looks Alberta is 27 and wants to find true love in this one-of-a-kind adventure This young lady is hopeful and inquisitive as she sets on this unique journey She's super keen to find out if this kind of out-there scenario will help real love blossom Hanni is another 28-year-old living in Cologne She's on the lookout to meet someone who's all about honesty and being pals Jen is 31 and shares Hannah's Berlin roots She's showing up with her special brand of authenticity She can't wait to snag a true-blue bond with someone Shella is eager for this trial to guide her right to her destined partner Shila's eagerly searching for someone who prizes deep bonds just like her heart desires Love Is Blind has won over audiences across the globe since it first aired in the U.S The German version puts a cultural spin on things showing how Germans deal with love and relationships in this one-of-a-kind setup The program raises key questions: Can people fall in love without seeing each other Will connections based on emotions hold up in the real world viewers can keep up with the cast's rollercoaster of feelings from the pods to their possible weddings Love Is Blind: Germany hit Netflix on January 3 If you're into reality TV or just want to see how modern dating works this show will grab your attention and make you think more about love Make sure you catch all the love and drama Check it out to see if these lovely Germans can fall in love without meeting Your perspective matters!Start the conversation