Every decent right thinking American supports our troops, regardless of what their opinion is on a particular given war. But we often forget that those who so valiantly served their country in the armed forces, come home and continue to serve in so many ways. After I left the military during the Viet Nam war, I continued to serve as a policeman, fireman, and paramedic. When those of us who were, or are in the military take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, it does not end when we rejoin civilian life. It is in fact a lifetime commitment.
Every day, veterans continue to serve and do good deeds all around us, but seldom get the recognition they deserve. My dear, dear friend, Tim Baugher is one of those heroes. He served 3 war zone tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia, and experienced horrors most people can’t even imagine. He chose to leave the military and come home to take care of and raise his family, but he has never stopped serving. He is a selfless, unsung hero who is always looking to help someone.
Yesterday, in the course of his job, he was present when another worker suddenly had a heart attack. Without hesitation, Tim stepped forward and administered CPR to the fallen worker until the paramedics could arrive. The man is alive today, because of the actions of my friend, Tim Baugher, Sgt., 101st Airborne. Having experienced situations just like this, I know the tremendous sense of satisfaction and purpose that Tim felt….I’ve felt it too, and you can’t put a price tag on that feeling. Though Tim and people like him are not looking for rewards or glorification, I salute him and all the others who continue to serve their country and their communities. HEROES WALK AMONG US!
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