5 Aug 2011:
I had a neat experience today. Several weeks ago I was invited by the mayor of a local community to attend the renaming of a street in the city for a young soldier that was killed in Afghanistan. The mayor told me he just wanted to be able to tell the family that there were other veterans in attendance to support them. I told him I would be more than happy to attend.
When I arrived for the ceremony today I was told that I was on the itinerary to present the street sign to the Mother and Father. I was totally surprised. All of the local television channels were there covering the presentation. The Lt. Governor of Nebraska and an Army Major General were the speakers. I was then introduced as an Army Veteran and I presented the street sign to his Father (and Active Duty 1st Sgt in the Army) and his Mother.
It was a total surprise to me, but a terrific honor that I will never forget. Here’s the video.
Clayton Marsh, Spur 36
Good for you Clayton! A special honor and I’m sure that the family appreciated your being present, for their son, on behalf of veterans everywhere!