I've come back to this thread a couple times, to reread the op and the replies. And I have to say, I'm crying as I type this. Men and women lose their lives for our freedom every day. Both in the armed forces and in law enforcement. We hear it and see it in the papers and on TV. Maybe it's because I consider the forum members here good friends, if not family. Maybe it's because I felt the pain in the words I read. Whatever it is, it has made me realize just how precious life is. And how unpredictable. It has also added greatly to my appreciation of our men and women in the military. And their families. It's so easy to take life and all it offers for granted. But after reading this thread, it won't be so easy for me anymore. God bless.