Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Gunnery Sgt. John Fry Post Office

I'm a few months late in posting these pictures (yes, big surprise), but it was a very important day back in March. As most of you know, Byron was the first Fallen Hero back in 2005 to have a Post Office dedicated in his name. Since then, many other heroes who gave their life in service to our nation have received this same honor. A few months ago, my good friend and fellow Gold Star sister, Laura, was able to see the Post Office in their small town of Lorena, TX named for her brother, John. He was an Explosive Ordinance Device tech and was KIA in Iraq in March of 2006 while attempting to disarm an IED. Here are a few pictures from the day that the post office was dedicated.



John's wife and children helping to unveil the sign



Laura and John's daughter next to the photo of him inside the Post Office


This was the Marine who was standing behind John when the bomb went off. Though he was severely injured, he said that John's position in front of him literally saved his life.

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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.