The Unsung Heros....

I wanted to take a moment and share a story. We all have our heros - mine is posted on my mom's blog 'Junietunes' at the right - but there is just one more. Tonight I sat across the table from my son-in-law Michael. He stands 6'4" and could step on you and hurt you. He's served 2 tours of duty to Iraq. On the first tour - he met my daughter - in between tours he married her - and on the next one he had to leave her here. He came home - many have not. One that didn't come home is the name on a bracelet that Michael wears on his arm. His name was Clarence Adams III, a husband and father of a beautiful family. The date was Sept 7, 2004. It was Michaels birthday and Clarence found out about it and said that he would go out instead of Michael that day so he could at lease try to enjoy his birthday (even in a place like Iraq). Clarence was killed on that assignment, it would have been Michael. To this day - and always you will find Michael with Clarence's name on his arm. Brothers in Arms. I asked Mike if Clarence's family knew he wore the bracelet - he said no. He wears it out of honor and respect and reverence. So today, I think I would like to celebrate Clarence. My unsung hero that is more a part of our family than he ever knew. I salute his wife and children and pray that they know that he is a mighty man in my eyes. And tonight - I hugged Michael extra long, for he will always be a hero. Thank you to all of those that sacrificed so that I could live free. I honor you all.