He got up and headed, he was going to go to the computer, and I said, 'No, it's not the computer. I could see the big brass buttons reflecting light (through the front door). That's a sight I'll never forget. There's something inside of me that still says to this day, if we just hadn't opened the door. |
He just hugged me and said, 'You've done your job, mom. It's my turn to protect you now.' I was just floored, you know, it was pretty unreal. |
I love seeing his face. |
It makes me angry. My son did not die in vain. And I don't believe that her son died in vain either. |
The expression in her eyes was an expression that Byron had described to us as the look of hope. I couldn't stop myself from hugging her. |
We can be exasperated, and certainly are, but that doesn't reflect on determination to carry out the mission. |
We seem to have a whole lot in common as women, and as mothers, so that's pretty interesting. |