Raise a Glass
Tonight the annual military ball will be held at the Connecticut Street Armory. It has been in the past a chance for this soldier to don his dress uniform and escort his beautiful wife to an evening of fine food and laughs with our military family. Tonight I will not be able to, for I am a member of the 2-101 Calvary and currently deployed in Afghanistan.
This does not mean the Cav will be unrepresented. Within your ranks tonight will be the true heroes of the 2-101 Cav, our wives. These wives know, as does anyone who has served, that “families are deployed, not soldiers.” With my oath to serve this nation come the sacrifices shared by my whole family.
My wife, Patti, will tonight take on the added responsibility of representing my unit and me. Even thought I know Patti will have a wonderful time with our friends, all these wives wish their soldiers were with them tonight for just one dance.
I ask of those at the military ball tonight to look for the table with no one in uniform. A table surrounded by beautiful women with pictures of their loved ones on it, and to raise a glass with them and celebrate life, for we know how precious life is.
Enjoy Ladies, we are with you in spirit and you are always in our thoughts.
-- 1SG Patrick Treverton HHT 2-101Cavalry
