Victory Against Terror

Hawkeye has a new website called Victory Against Terror!

If you are glad that our country is fighting back against terrorists and are not one of the appeasement at all costs crowd, you will enjoy looking in on VAT.

My son, Robert, returned unscathed from Afghanistan this year. I was grateful that he was home safe and proud that he had served his country and helped keep us safe. I love him fiercely yet I understood why he was willing to risk his life and was in agreement with his decision. This is an all-volunteer military and as such it is far more professional than the military of my day. It is also a military in which all members knew what they were potentially signing on for.

One of my "second sons", Charles, recently returned from Iraq and is now in California, preparing to marry his sweetheart. Chuck is a great guy and I love him and am proud of him much as if he was a biological son.

Another "second son", Cecil, has gone off to serve in Iraq and is there right now. Robert is a sergeant with some command responsibilities. Charles, as a specialist, could concentrate on just doing his job (which is a lot). But Cecil is an officer, and the enemy looks to take out officers when possible. I can only pray for his safety. I love Cecil and know what a fine young man he is.

I believe that Rob and Chuck and Cecil have a lot to give as they grow as men, start families and pursue their careers. It would be tragic were one of them to lose his life. Yet were there no Robs or Chucks or Cecils willing and able to defend us, there would be no us.

All three of these young men (and I believe they are representative of the vast majority of our military) put country and duty above personal safety and comfort. They serve so that we may go on with our lives in peace and safety here at home.

Victory Against Terror is a site that not only goes over the victories against the enemy but will also spotlight the troops that serve overseas. I am looking forward to reading the blog on a regular basis. It reminds me of what is really at stake, who is standing in the gap and why it is being done.