It has been almost 22 years now that my father gave his life for his country and it still seems like yesterday. The anniversary of his plane crash is coming up on 12/12/07, and it is hard to believe that he has missed so much of my sister and my lives. I realized a long time ago that he would never be there to see me graduate High School and soon College and he will never be there to give me away at my wedding. But the saddest thing is that he will never know that he now has a new Grandson on the way (Christopher Alan). He never knew the joy of being a grandfather and I think the biggest tribute to him will be the fact that my sister and I will name our children after him. My father was a proud soldier and I don't believe he would take back his choice to serve his country if he could. I am very proud to say that my father served in the Army and give my warmest thoughts and wishes to the families that have lost or have family or friends that are fighting for our country. Every soldier deserves to come home. I love you daddy and miss you more than you will ever know. XXOO