I can relate to “Dan” when he wrote about being grateful for having his military family member to set such an honorable example. I relate because without my sister I probably would have never had the courage to join the army and follow in her footsteps. Also similarly to the article, my sister will also be deploying however she will be going to Afghanistan in January for a year. Is it difficult when someone you love and are close to leaving off, especially knowing there is a chance they won't be coming back? In essence, keep in mind that they are are being courageous and brave individuals and we must be extremely proud of them. I am with you, “Dan.”