09/11/2026
The dusty collar of this soldier is the first thing you notice.
I am sitting on a soft couch. I just made a cup of hot coffee and adjusted the thermostat. He has sand in the seams of everything he owns. He is far away in the wind while we go about our comfortable afternoons.
The hours there must feel very long. We worry about traffic or grocery lists or what to watch on television. American soldiers deal with the harsh weather and the heavy weight of being away from everyone they love.
Play the video again. Look at his face just before he asks you to hit the follow button. There is a tiny pause where he waits to see if we listen.
He says they are far from home and far from our mind. It is a quiet truth. He is not asking for much. He just wants to know he is not forgotten.
It takes only a second to type a quick message. Let him see that his words reached all the way back home today. 🫡
Please write down the state or country you are watching from in the comments.