Three generations of us left yesterday in seven cars. It doesn't really matter what happens to what we left behind as long as everybody's alive.

I really try to make them think more about turning their sadness into bravery and feeling pride for their parent and what they're doing for their country.

It is significant. We're going from talking to doing.

But now that he's down in Florida, I think he's doing it for the girls, to try to impress them. Boys will do anything when they're trying to get a girl's attention.

These were huge quality-of-life improvements. And the attitude of maintenance in doing these projects has been a 'whatever-it-takes' attitude, which is so appreciated.

The lessons of the past should steer us towards ensuring lasting legacies for generations yet to be born.