He was assigned to some of the most dangerous missions you can have. But it's what he wanted to do. |
It's a great honor. He died a hero. It's as simple as that. Everyone ? whether or not they lose their life ? everyone who goes into combat is a hero. We owe them our gratitude regardless of whether we agree with the mission or not. That's immaterial. |
It's a high price to pay. And you plead with the Lord every night to keep watch over your children. Every night. |
It's heartbreaking to leave a widow and four children. |
You see the ribbon on cars and trucks and flags in places and it is so abstract until it hits your family. |