Today was a beautiful day, as was yesterday. Tried to enjoy the sunshine and breeze blowing through. Not much going on, but a whole lot of reflection. Those of us here at Fort Knox paid tribute and said goodbye to SGT Gould yesterday, who had been serving in Afghanistan with many of our husbands. Memorials are a time honored tradition within the military, but is tailored to meet the families wishes and desires. And those of you who have been honored to attend one, know how difficult it is to attend if you have a loved one deployed when you attend this service. And as one of the spouses I know posted on her blog said "Until you have been here, you will never know the feeling of family that military life can bring." And that is so true. I was honored to be present and show the family that we support them during this mournful time, because the men who served with their son, could not be present to pay their respects. And one day soon, we all will go back to our lives and counting the days until our husbands return, but I know we will NEVER FORGET SGT Gould and his sacrifice for his men, his Army and his country. Although it was a sad day for many of us, we walked out of that chapel with tears streaming down on our faces. But as soon as the warm sunshine hit our cheeks, we were able to smile and inhale a wonderful spring day and know that SGT Gould was watching over us as well as our soldiers, who are carrying on with the mission while they are grieving his loss.
GOD BLESS the RAMROD Soldiers and their Spouses, may we stand tall and proud in anticipation of what the rest of the year brings.
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