Life as we know it

A soldier died this week. A soldier Dave and I were honored to spend time with 3 years ago. Close friends, no, more like acquaintances in passing. How blessed we were to get to know him. Darryn Andrews made an impact on our lives and leaves an footprint in our hearts.

His smile lit up a room, his sense of humor would not be topped. He was a star in his own right.

He told us stories of his first tour of duty, the good, the bad and the ugly. He lit up when telling these stories. This was his life, it is what he lived to do.

It's times like this you question "why?" Over the past few days, with this hitting home, I wondered why in the hell are we over there fighting this war? What are we really hoping to get out of it. And then, it was pointed out to me today that I cannot question why... Darryn died a hero, he died doing what he believed was the thing he was called upon to do for everyone of us. As his brother said in an interview, it was something bigger than life itself.

His was the ultimate sacrifice. His family and friends will miss him terribly, a community will remember their American Hero. Everyone is in mourning, but everyone will get through this together. The community will rise above this and be a better place for having been blessed, even for a short time, with Darryn.

To his family, thank you for sharing him with the world. It is your unselfish giving that allowed the rest of us to know how special he was and always will be. May God Bless you and may the wings of Angels carry you through this difficult time.

Thank you our Hero...