From a widow who’s Soldier fell just before Christmas last, fighting for freedom.
A couple of days before Thanksgiving a group of Marines came to our home to ask if they could help in any way - clean the gutters, winterize my car or the house - I thought to myself - about two weeks late but isn’t that nice. I never did figure out how they got my name and address but its public record so I didn’t question it.
They were very sweet to remember an Army family and I asked them to come in and have something to drink. We talked and got to know each other. Come to find out that the Marines not only take care of their own but any Gold Star Families in the area. They thought that Jorshua was away at college and wanted to make sure that I would be alright.
I was humbled by their generosity and thoughtfulness - these kids could be my sons and here they were making sure that the family of a Fallen Comrade (their words) was being taken care of. They thanked us for the food and drink and promised to check in on me again periodically. We exchanged email addressed and this is what I got…
It’s a great day to be an American no matter what the service!
Continue reading this letter.
SSG Melo will always be remembered in my prayers, I hope he is in yours too.
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