[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you ever faithful Aeronaut and Otto for your every day flyover of protection for the USO Canteen.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I have brothers that are serving just like me. Our Dad passed away on Sept. 12, 2001. We were all already serving so we had a lot happening with 9-11 and our Dad almost the same day. I wish the last full day of my Dad's life would not have been a day filled with such anger and tears.

My Dad was a Vietnam Vet, he had two Purple Hearts.

Hey Dad isn't this a great place,this Canteen.

Johnny
USAF

Johnny, I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry you lost your dad. I lost mine too, back in 1996 - and one thing that was a tremendous comfort to me was the realization that I wasn't alone. Knowing there were people around me who had gone through the same thing helped a lot.

I'll bet your dad was very proud of you, and I'll bet he knew what good hands our country was in on the day he passed. (A belated thank you, Johnny's dad, for your service.)

You take care of yourself and stay safe.

Duchess

P.S. This is my father; he had a Purple Heart, too:

[Aeronaut]

Hi Kathy.