Monday, November 10, 2008

Happy Birthday USMC!!!


Today is the 233rd birthday of the Marine Corps! It is a very special day for Marines, and it was a day that Byron loved. This will be a hard week - the Marine Corps birthday, then Veteran's Day, then the 4-year anniversary of Byron's death on the 13th. I really would like to just go to sleep tonight and wake up on Saturday. But, somehow we'll make it through, just like we've made it through every day of the last 4 years.

Here's a neat birthday message:
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2 comments:

  1. MindyNovember 11, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    I was thinking about Byron and your family today. He is a hero.

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  2. The JungsNovember 11, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    Hey guys! Your blog looks great, I'm so happy you started one! Daniel and I will be praying for you this week. We love you so much and we absolutely can't wait until Thanksgiving!

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Freedom Journey


In December of 2006, just 2 years after Byron died in Iraq, we decided to take a "Freedom Journey." We spent 3weeks on a road trip through the eastern US - from Austin east to Savannah, then all the way north to New England, and back a little inland to Texas. We traveled over 6000 miles in an effort to see our beautiful country and understand what Byron sacrificed his life for. We drove scenic routes, through small towns and big cities, stopping at places that held history in shaping our nation. We stopped at Veteran's Memorials, National Cemeteries, historical monuments and some of the most beautiful places in America. In each place, we left a "Freedom Rock," a smooth stone that had Byron's name and KIA date on one side, and said "Freedom Isn't Free" on the other. It was our way of taking Byron with us and leaving a bit of him in each special place. This experience was so healing for us, and truly one of the most memorable and special events of our entire lives. Here are our favorite pictures from the Freedom Journey.