Soldier Families
A lot is said about the character of the american soldier by the media. But, not so much is mentioned about the character of the families of american soldiers. Perhaps, here is where the credit lies. The following comes out of the Kentucky National Guard, a portion of which is deployed with the 1BCT to Iraq.Last week one of our soldiers tradgically died. His memorial ceremony is today 16DEC06. When the Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) made initial contact with the soldier's 17 year old son, he expressed his condolences to the young man and began to tell him the initial information of what a CAO will do for him and his family. The son sat and listened intensely. When asked if he had any questions, the first question out of the young man's mouth was, "How do I enlist." He said that his dad had answered the call and God had taken him to a better place. He said he felt it was time for him to step up and take his Dad's place.
How about that! Faced with the death of his father, his concern and drive was to take the place in the ranks that his Dad had vacated and continue to fight for the freedom of people he does not know. His comments were not only a tribute to his family, but a tribute to humanity.
Thank you to Major John Cline - KYARNG for sharing this with us.
How will you answer the call when it comes?
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