I thought it fitting to share this on Fourth of July weekend.
My town has a program called Hometown Hero. When someone is returning from the war, we get an email and go to the airport. I just volunteered, and this is my first time. I was OVERWHELMED with emotion.
The young man looked like he was 20. Maybe. He was given an award from the county.
His town had their Veterans/motorcylists there. I would guess 200. He received an escort from them, to his home. Firefighters, EMT's, Police, and volunteers lined the path for him.
At the end of the parade path was the American flag, with the names of the men and women who lost their lives on 9-11.
I will be buying waterproof mascara for my next welcome home event. And I plan on attending every one.