In honor of the men and women who died while serving in the US armed forces, I wanted to say "thank you" this Memorial Day weekend. I'd also like to pay tribute those who have served our county faithfully.
For me, this weekend is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. Not only to those who have actively served, but to the wives who've stayed behind to care for their families and for the children who's childhoods will be forever watermarked by having a parent miss pivotal moments in their lives while serving, like holidays, births of siblings and school plays. Our nation thanks you and recognizes that our freedom comes at the sacrifice of many Americans.
A special thank you to the brave men in my family who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom.
Captain Benton Hall IV - active duty Air Force, flying V-22 Osprey
Sargent Nate Boyer - active duty Special Forces/ Green Beret
William Thomas Ponder First Lieutenant (Air Service), France WWI
Mike McGee - US Navy 2002-2010 most recently Head/Force Protection Officer
Don Boyer - US Navy WWII
Cecil Boyer - Merchant Marines WWII
Chuck Wiggins - Korea post Korean War
Lieutenant Benton Hall II Air Force, Stationed in India. Fighter pilot P47, P51
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James thanks you as well!
