Thursday; March 13
Last week I went with my daughter and grandson to the Law Enforcement Museum in Washington D. C. As I walked around the building I was intrigued by the historical artifacts I saw (some of which I used in my 30 year connection with Law Enforcement), but it was the stories that really struck a chord with me. Looking around, I was reminded of the everyday heroes who risked their lives to keep us safe. I had heard many of the stories – and I even knew some of the people – memorialized by the exhibits so, even though there was some sadness, there was also a spirit of honor that encouraged me. I am not a military guy, so my heroes have been those who wore a badge on their blue, tan and green uniforms. Most of us have some kind of heroes, but maybe the most unsung are those who provided us with a spiritual legacy. Many of them went about doing good unnoticed. Some were honored for their service and some died for the cause. As I think back on these indi...