Patriotic

In these times when you can do something to show a service person what they mean to us, take the opportunity to do it.

One of my co-workers, who also was my boss at one time, has a son named Brian that was going to Afghanistan today. We also have another co-worker who is a very active member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Brian's Mom had the Patriot Guard Riders escort them to the airport. This was all a surprise to Brian. But what Debby did not know was that Woody (PGR) did was organize a line of supporters from our office to stand outside and wave flags to show support.

It was so wonderful. A good number of our staff was standing outside in the freezing cold screaming and waving flags when the procession came by.

When Woody came to work afterwards he said it was so moving. Debby was so surprised. But the moment that touched him the most was when he walked into the house. See Brian had seen Woody come in on his motorcycle, then saw all the other ones. He asked his Mom what was going on and she said, this was his escort to the airport. He was moved to tears.

When Amber was 6 and Bailey just around a year, my supervisor's son Chad came home from Iraq. We stood with the PGR outside the airport and welcomed him home. Prior to Chad getting off his plane.....We all welcomed 3 other soldiers and 1 navy person home. Amber still talks about it. And we pray for our service men and women every single night.

Please remember those that fight so bravely, young and old. They give up many things for us.