LTC???

Rich officially is now officially a LTC in the US Army! YEAH! Rich has waited so long for this moment and it is one he deserves. He has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into the Army and deserves this promotion. The ceremony was short and sweet, but COL Graves had a lot of important insights into Rich's career. Rich has always asked for the "hard" job and has never backed down from the fight. Rich and all of his fellow soldiers have seen a lot in this modern Armed Forces. There have been many moments of peace, happiness and joy, but those moments are also accompanied by moments of hardship, many goodbyes, deployments and friends lost forever. It is not an easy life to choose, but he chose it and honors the life everyday. So proud of you today honey and enjoy this moment!! We love you!!!

Love,

Julie, Lillian and Lydia (Dutchess too!)(OH and the Hermit Crab left alive)