I have just been blessed by attending the opening ceremonies of the 75 Ranger Association's Ranger Rendezvous and Reunion. I am in awe. Any of you with the option and opportunity to visit Ft. Benning, do so. I was able to go to the newly opened Museum, as well as the Ranger Walk and Memorial. I had the honor of meeting our newest Medal of Honor recipient, SFC Leroy Petry, as well as other brave souls. Our country owes a debt of gratitude, as well as our very security to these men who put their lives on the line on a daily basis to protect our freedoms.
It doesn't take long in the presence of these men to feel their deep sense of dedication to this country. When we look at these young men, especially the ones who have already been severely injured, our heart breaks. Then we see the others who have yet to make a trip over to harm's way, and realize that they know they are going into dangerous territory. The young wives who are kissing their husband goodbye for the length of the deployment, are serving the country too. They are paying a price.
We owe them so much. We pray for their safety and well being, and thank God for their dedication.
I was humbled and honored to be in the presence of men who served with my husband, and those who are carrying on the tradition. I was so proud to be introduced as the wife of the first HQ Co 1st Sgt. when 2nd Bn, 75 Ranger Regiment was formed. To see his brick on the walk, and then, to read his obit/bio in the Patrolling Magazine, written by someone who served with him in VietNam with the ARVN Rangers, BDQ. The young man who is now wearing the Ranger Tab which Vic originally wore, is young enough to be his grandson. In the interim it was held by another awesome ranger who could have been his son. Three generations of the ongoing fight for freedom. I am so honored to be able to just touch these guys.
Rangers, Lead the Way.
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