June 26, 2015
My Hero in My Heart


Dr. Laura, 

Recently, you talked about your hero, Harriet Tubman.  My hero is my husband a retired Senior Chief Operations Specialist, United States Navy.  My husband had been in the Naval Reserves all of our marriage when he was activated in 2010 and sent to Iraq. While on his first mission, his convoy was hit by an IED. Thank God it was a small one and no one was killed, although there were injuries and my husband lost part of his hearing. Despite this and the fact he was a kidnap target due to his position in Baghdad, he continued to volunteer for more missions than anyone else. As a result, all the men and women he served with came home safely. 

Additionally, my husband undertook, completely voluntarily, a mission to provide adjustable wheelchairs to disabled Iraqi children. These wheelchairs, teddy bears and hugs that he and his team supplied enabled a large number of families to be more mobile and independent. 

For his courage in the face of continuous threats and his efforts in his work and life, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. Wherever he goes, Andy spreads kindness and caring, although he pretends to be a complete grouch. I love that grouch and am proud to be celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary. 

Fondly, 

My husband's wife aka Karen, the Admiral


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM