SSG. Wm. Ryan Fritsche~

Four years ago on July 27th, in a foreign land, in extreme conditions, my nephew SSG. Wm. Ryan Fritsche gave his life. He was killed by a sniper shot while protecting his unit. All were saved. Not only them but many more. It’s the opposite of Collateral damage. It's collateral safety. That's what we enjoy. As we get up this morning from our cozy, cool beds on a hot summer day, we go about out comfortable lives, to our secure safety and our knowledge that we can enjoy life, liberty and a pursuit of happiness as
"collateral safety" because of those brave enough to lay it all down. I will never forget you Ry and I salute you and all that have served and paid the ultimate price ... I love you.