A Mother's Love

A Mother's Love

As she boarded the flight to Greensboro, North Carolina she could not help but notice the young Marine sitting in the first row of the First Class seating. He was in his dress uniform and had the seriousness of a warrior but innocent look of youth.

As she walked by, she touched his shoulder and quietly thanked him for his service. He heard her but seemed to take a moment to return from his own thoughts. She was several seats farther down the aisle when she heard him say, “Thank you Ma'am.”

Ten minutes outside Greensboro the pilot came over the public address system and, with what sounded like a catch in his voice, announced that Flight #720 was returning the body of Lance Corporal Kevin Adam Lucas (age 20) to his home in Greensboro, North Carolina. Lance Corporal Lucas had been killed several days earlier in Iraq. His body was being escorted home by the young Marine.

The plane was very still as each person on board seemed to struggle with the announcement. She could not help but think of her own son scheduled to depart for Iraq in several months, her own intense love for her country and the bond between a mother and her only son.

She called on God and prayed for her son’s safe return home. She gave her thanks and gratitude and prayed for the young soldier and his family who had made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. She prayed for all the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces.

This 4th of July take a moment and give thanks for the many brave soldiers and their families – the most selfless of all Americans - and remember that freedom is not free.

by Sallie S. Dillian
July 4, 2006
The wife and inspiration of Red State Patriot .... with her son serving in Iraq .... a proud American!

Posted July 4, 2006 10:59 AM
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