Remembering a Fallen Soldier and his family

Today marks two years since we received news that a friend of ours lost her husband. Only a year prior we shared Thanksgiving dinner with Heidi and Sean. Heidi was pregnant with their first child. The men were sharing Daddy "war" stories and advice with Sean. J was teasing him about the trials and tribulations of being a Daddy. Everyone was enjoying each other's company. A year later they had an adorable baby boy with which to share their love. Sean was serving in Iraq. November 13th his life was tragically ended.

Heidi has been a true heroine through it all. I am constantly amazed at her bravery and loyalty. She truly loved her husband and has done so much to keep her husband's spirit alive for her son. She is an inspiration to so many to include myself. Although we didn't know Sean well, we feel honored to have been blessed with the little time we had to share.

Please say a prayer for Heidi and Colin today as we remember CPT Sean Simms. Remember also that without soldiers like Sean we wouldn't have so many of the freedoms that we so easily take for granted.

A friend sent me this poem:

It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, and who allows the protestor to burn the flag.