This is our first Independence Day as a military family. As with all of the patriotic holidays, there is a new perspective. My son is serving in our military to protect our country. That is never lost on me, and it is amplified on these days. I am so grateful for all of those who serve and have served. It is also never lost on me that although his assignment is relatively safe, anything can happen. Just a little over two months ago, high school classmates of my sister lost their son in an accident while he was serving. Although it had absolutely nothing to do with the military, it had been months since they had seen him because of his assignment. I know it could happen to us. Nothing in life is guaranteed, and the tragedy of Bryston enforces that.
Having said all of that, I do still think today should be a celebration. We ARE free, and for the most part we live in a wonderful country. We should celebrate our freedoms, and we should celebrate life.
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