Morris and I are so grateful for the sacrifices of our families and soldiers. We were honored to put the Spartan Mid Tour Celebration together to celebrate the families. There are no other group of spouses who can bravely send their soldiers off to war. Yet, they stand day after day. The children give also.

Everyone gives during deployment. All give with their lives. Literally, some soldiers give their lives for the freedom of the citizens of the United States of America because they make the ultimate sacrifice. Other soldiers give with their lives because they come home wounded and their lives are irrevocably changed. Spouses give with their lives. They give up careers, opportunities, friendships, etc to follow their soldiers around the world. The children give with their lives because they go months without seeing their parent during deployment.

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