My friend Mandy and I were sitting in the Salt Lake City Airport waiting for our flight to start boarding. We we're attempting to do some homework when a young soldier walked by. It was Fourth of July Eve and Mandy, being the amazingly compassionate person that she is, said that she should write him a letter and go give it to him. So, she began writing a very touching letter with words of encouragement and sincere gratitude of how much she admired his sacrifice and his service. I helped her a bit with her spelling (haha) and helped her word a few phrases, so she let me sign my name as well. When finished, she didn't think she could go through with it, but with enough prodding from me she finally did. I know Mandy's words must have made his day. She is so patriotic and such a great example to me. Read her Fourth of July blog here.
So, as the weekend went on I tried to keep the sacrifice of all the great men and women that serve or have served our nation in my thoughts. We truly are blessed to live here. I love America and I am so proud to call it my home.
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