Buffalo Soldier

As a cavalry soldier, I have been afforded many opportunities and been assigned to many units over the years.  I first saw this memorial when I was at Fort Bliss in 2006 for the First Sergeant Course, prior to returning to Korea.  It reminded me of my time in the 1st Squadron,10th Cavalry at Fort Knox in the old 194th Armored Brigade.  Here on my second visit, I got to see it anew with a friend as we were working here on post.  There are never too many memorials to our heritage.

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Field of Honor

Whenever I travel, I seek out the military cemeteries.  They draw me because of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our way of life.  I know that one day I will be laid to rest in one like this...to rest among those who are far more worthy than I.  One of the things I see when I do go there is families and loved ones visiting the gravesites of their military family members.  It is always a sobering experience to walk these hallowed grounds and reflect on who is here and why they exist.  I pray we never run out of those willing to give their all in the defense of this great nation.

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