I heart the Air Force!

I would like to give a "shout out" to my Air Force friends~ those in and those who were formally a part of the AF.
Today my father and I ventured to Chicago. We took care of my VISA for Japan. But then the adventures began as we went to visit my Grandpa Icenogle in the Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center. My Grandpa took part in the greatest war this world has known, World War Two. Actually he was over in Japan for the signing of the peace treaty. He was a photographer and was even on the cover of Time Magazine with a caption that said something to the effect of "Shooting at the Same Target" which was under a picture of my Grandfather and a Japanese photographer both capturing the "beginning" of peace on film. He is at Hines right now learning how to use email and the computer through the Center which will equip him with special magnification computer programs. It's pretty cool. While we were there Grandpa showed my father and I the stone that Grandma had "bought" for him (the above picture). I had to take a picture of the stone to capture the lump of pride I felt in my throat. I am so proud of my Grandpa.
The other picture is of the memorial which stands in Clear Lake, WI. My brother Jordan will forever etched into that stone for the service he did in the post-desert storm operations. (Jordan if I got that wrong, just let me know) :)
Both Jonah and I have sought after Jordan's name, just to trace his name with our fingers and pay our respects. It's funny because Jordan has never seen it, except through pictures.
I come from a family that is proud of this country and has fought to protect it. This is a special "thank-you" to Jordan and Grandpa Icenogle, I am so proud of you two and love you both very much.
And to Matt, soon it will be your turn to "venture" beyond the gates of the Academy. Enjoy and make the most of this time... soon you'll be using all you have learned.
I am proud of you guys!