One Beautiful Life

Don's Retirement

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I made a picture collage of pics from Don's service in the Navy... including my favorite of him as a toddler wearing his dad's Navy uniform hat! Don's father and grandfather were also in the Navy.

It means a lot to Don to have been in the Navy over 20 years and to serve our country during wartime. Fourth of July has always been his favorite holiday. He reflected on some comrades of his who have given their lives to stand for and protect the rights and freedoms this country

believes in. He was moved as he recalled the spouses and children who were left behind and moved by their courage and selflessness for the United States of America. I overheard him talking to a friend about how their lives were lost and the country as a whole... as a majority or even minority will never know what THEY did for us... and for others who long for freedom and basic rights.

War is ugly... very ugly. It is very emotional and full of opinions and ideas. But every single day we have fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters losing their lives for what America believes in and fights to protect. We need to stop for a moment and let that sink in. We need to thank them, pray for them, and support them.

Thank you Don for your pride for this country, for your fellow servicemen and women, and for your selflessness.