HONORING THOSE LOST

Dear Gabe,

I love this picture of you and your Grandfather Ben at the Arizona Memorial in July of 2003.  At that point in time you had no serious intentions of joining the military but there was no denying your honor and respect for those of the armed forces and those who had given their lives for their country.  Now I gaze upon this picture and in it I see the past and the future of this great nation.  One who served and still volunteers, and one who would eventually step forward and take up the reins that have been relinquished by his father, his grandfathers and fellow countrymen, paying their respects to those who died in the service and defence of their country.  I am so proud of you my son.  So very proud.

Miss you, Love you always.

Mom