A true testament to womanhood, friendships and enduring courage, “Always…Patsy Cline” warmed the audiences’ hearts this Sunday at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center.

It was just three weeks ago that actress Heather Beck was offered an Indiana homecoming to bring her popular portrayal of country western music legend Patsy Cline to Northwest Indiana.

Wars of the past are viewed by many as a necessary evil, and certain battles are even thought of as glorious or grand. This perspective overlooks the lives lost on both sides, the trauma so many ...