Wishing all of our military servicemen, servicewomen and their families a wonderful Veteran’s Day today. Your service and sacrifice is appreciated by this gal everyday.
I thought this would be a fitting time to introduce you to my little brother, the newly winged Chief Warrant Officer Michael Gillam. So if you’ll indulge me a proud big sister moment…
Mike with his beautiful wife Katie & my new niece, Hannah
Here's Mike with our cute Mom
Last month Mike graduated from flight school in Ft Rucker, AL and earned his wings. He is now officially an Apache helicopter pilot, something that he has trained and studied and spent the last year and a half working toward.
I tease Mike that it’s worrisome enough for me as his big sister to have him in the Army and to think about him going back to the Middle East (he served time in Iraq a couple years ago) and now he had to go and add the dangers of flying helicopters to my nerves. I mean, I have ridden in the car with him…
In all seriousness though, I am so very proud of Mike. And all of the other men and women who serve along side him all around the world. And those who have served. And those who will serve.
And I’m proud of and grateful for Katie who stands beside him and supports him. And all the others who send their loved ones off not knowing when you’ll see them again.
Thank you.
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