Wow…. What a day. I sit here now reflecting upon the days events with watery eyes, while I am listening to Lee Greenwood (“God Bless The USA”) and thinking about Tina and the PGR. I am literally awestruck by the effects that this young lady has had on so many people. I never had the privilege of meeting her, but even after leaving us she continues to make this world a better place than it was the day before. I only hope that her family can take some little comfort from that fact. She must have been a very special person: her family should be proud and rejoice in the time that she blessed us on this earth.

If by any chance that there is any additional communication with the family:

Please tell them Thanks for allowing us to show our gratitude and respect for Tina during this time. I considered it a privilege and I am grateful that they allowed us to attend. People react differently and as much as I wanted to show my respect and appreciation, I would never want to intrude upon a family during such dark times.

Everyone did seem to react positive to our presence. As someone mentioned earlier, I saw several people come out of the church gasping and covering their mouths as they saw the PGR lined up along the street with all of the flags for Tina. I don’t know about the others, but that alone made it all worth it for me. I did not get the opportunity to express my condolences to the parents. I have a son, who is currently a marine overseas, and I have had deal with the fears. I am so sorry for their loss. There is nothing that I can say, but may God Bless your family.

What a truly humbling and inspiring experience, Thank You Tina.

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chase,

  God bless you! You are about the same age as my son and the fact that you traveled so far just to pay your respects is simply amazing. If you are any indication of the generation that is about to come into power, then this world has nothing to worry about.

Thanks for giving this old man confidence in the next generation. And from a parent of a current marine, Semper Fi.