A Local Example of Courage and Sacrifice

Here is a report from the brother of a local man Chris Lozano, the father of 7 children, a lieutenant colonel in the Marines, who's currently in Anbar province, Camp Fallujah (3rd tour, the first was in Afghanistan and the second through the invasion). His family lives here in St. Louis - we should make every effort to remember them in our prayers.

It seems that those brave men and women in the military were aware of Kerry's latest derogatory statements before most other Americans, as is evidenced by this picture which was sent home by Lieutenant Colonel Lozano.



I think it is well worth sharing the following with you:

If you want a little insight into where his heart is, you might find his (very) occasional blog interesting.

Here's one post: http://amarinestory.blogspot.com/2006/10/when-warriors-weep.html
On a related topic from a couple of weeks ago.

Also here's a site we put together for him from the first two deployments: www.amarinestory.com

I hope that this helps to remind us that those in our military are real men and women who are answering the call of our country to defend us and others. I thank Mr. Lozano for forwarding this information to me. I touches me deeply to learn of the tremendous sacrifice his brother and family are making. May our Lord grant all of them protection and extraordinary graces to endure their hardships and sacrifices. May our Blessed Mother cover all of them with the mantle of her motherly protection.

And a giant "thank you" goes out to Bob L. for sharing this with us! May God bless you and your family!