Honoring Those Who Serve Our Country

When we lived in Tokyo in the ’90s, I realized how insulated our lives are in the US. Newspapers talk about about Americans, in the US and abroad. Overseas you get a different perspective but the important thing is we need to start recognizing we’re part of a global community, affected by everything happening at home and abroad.

Honor Those Who Serve

My son Ryan is in the Navy (USS Carr). The military offers many opportunities for young people to grow personally and professionally. They’re given responsiblities most won’t see in civilian jobs for 10 to 20 years. They develop skills they can continue to use to benefit our country beyond their enlistment.

How sad to see bloodshed so close to home with events at Ft. Hood last week. The military showed their strength dealing with adversity. We should all be proud to show them our appreciation for protecting the freedoms the freedom that is uniquely American.

Thank you Ryan. We love you and we miss you.