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Last year my wife and I were having dinner at our favorite steak house, (CC’s City Broiler) when we were approached by and had the opportunity to meet, Bob Proctor. He and a few others were preparing to ship out of country. Because of my ads on the radio they chose to gather at CC’s for dinner. They asked me to MC their event as they said good bye to friends and family, and headed out for final training. It was an honor and I accepted. As I stood before these brave soldiers, they made me proud to be with them and more proud to be an American. Facing isolation from friends and family, facing the prospects of killing or being killed, they stood proud and you knew just looking at them that they were warriors. Whether you agree or disagree with their mission, they were called upon by their country and they answered the call. They are my heroes. From time to time I read about their exploits so that listeners don’t forget about them and the length of time they are separated from their families.
Skip ahead many months to “Veterans Day,” 2009. They called the show from Afghanistan and updated us on their situation. “What do you guys need over there” I asked. “Pillows” came their answers. “Pillows?” “Yes,” they explained that “when a soldier is wounded and shipped to Germany or the States, they take their pillow with them and now there is a shortage of pillows.” “I’ll send you some” I said. Then listeners called in: “We’d like to help too” was the response. “Operation pillow” started. Buy a pillow and drop it off at the station and we will get it to them. Please know that I’m proud of our listeners too. You’ve been bringing us pillows.