This past weekend, I had the honor of serving in Reina's wedding as one of her MOH's. She knew long, long ago that she was going to get married on 9.10.11. She never knew how significant that weekend would become in history.
I was so happy to know I'd be spending the 10 year anniversary of the attacks on our nation in DC. I knew immediately I had to do something to honor and remember this day. I chose to spend it taking part in the Freedom Walk, sponsored by Operation Homefront, at Arlington National Cemetery.
It was an incredibly emotional day as we walked through the gates of Arlington and into listen to an incredible speech given by a Marine who was pinned down in Fallujah, Iraq. When he spoke of his PTSD and the affect it had on his wife, I lost it. So hard.
9.11 for me is not just a day to remember all the innocent lives that were lost but also to honor and remember all of those who have stepped up and answered the call to protect our great nation. All the service members and their families who will forever be affected by loss, grief, and pain.
May we never forget.
That first pic is my BFFs hubby. Awesome!
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