Each one of these young men served in different branches of the Military, wore a different uniform, went to different lengths to train and prepare to be the warriors they are. I have pictures of each one of them in their different uniforms both dress and cammies. It is true there is something special about a man in uniform.Read The Rest Here
My daughter-in-law, Maya, had recently shipped Marc’s uniforms to me. I’ve just picked them up off of the bed to hang them in the closet. As I pick it up the tears began to stream down my cheeks as I think of the Hero, my son, who wore it. I bring it close to my nose and take a deep breath hoping that by some odd chance I can still catch a hint of his smell on the garment. My mind wanders as I remember the tall, dark and very handsome young man who was the youngest of my 3 children, my baby, who filled this uniform so well.
Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq 8-2-06. He was one of the sacrifices that the President had talked about this morning as he addressed the nation. I personally know the cost and pain of war and yet still believe the war is worth fighting, the War is worth winning.
I can never finish these stories, the water in my eyes won’t let me finish. Sometimes I can do about two paragraphs, then come back.
This one needs a Kleenex alert ...
God bless her and all other military moms and dads.
I did not realize, until a few weeks after a deployment, why I never washed that one load of clothes.
Marc Alan Lee, a hero proved in liberating strife. God bless you, your patriotic family and especially your wonderful mother.