Last Tuesday, my grandfather was awarded a Purple Heart from the Texas Department of Public Safety. He served as a State Trooper for many years before promoting into the service of the Texas Rangers.
Of course, the whole family roadtripped down to Austin for Pop's big day!
He received his award, then paused for a
moment and asked if he could say a few words.
No event is complete without cake. The Texas Rangers gave a reception in his honor, and some of his retired Ranger buddies were able to make it. So nice!
It was a special day, befitting a very special man. One thing that people often don't stop to realize is the sacrifice involved in the law enforcement profession. Every day, good men and women patrolling for your interests and mine potentially put their lives at risk so that you and I can live in safety. And their families are sacrificing too.
{This was a good reminder for me, as I've been whining about being pulled over for not signaling a few weeks ago.}
I'm glad to see he was honored, by the state and his family!
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