Some people are lucky to live at a duty station close to the town where they grew up, with the support of family and friends nearby. However, for many military families, traveling "back home" might involve days of travel by car or crossing several time zones by plane. It isn't always possible to return home for holidays, celebrations, or milestone events like weddings, graduations or funerals. Whether the service member is limited by their available leave dates, or the family is limited by the financial cost of a trip, the ability to travel for a family invitation is not always an option.
Honoring the Lives and Service of Those Who Served and Died
There is a quote that I’ve held on tight to in the last few years: “Be the things you love most about the people who are gone.” To me (and bear with …
