Patrick Laffey 4 Senate District 32, So they don’t die in vain.
On Saturday October 31, 2009, I attended the funeral of Spc. Daniel C. Lawson killed in Afghanistan on October 15, 2009. I did not attend as a candidate but as a citizen to honor a patriot, a hero and a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Words can not express enough to tell you the honor I felt being there.This man was loved and respected by his family, friends, and those who served with him. Even though you and I did not know him personally, we all have a kinship to him and all the men and women who serve in our armed forces.
Someone asked me, “Where do these type of people come from?” I believe these people come from average families that have faith, values, and pride in themselves and love for their country. These men and women follow a long line of patriots from our own revolution to the present day. The baton has been passed from generation to generation and we, as a people, must not let these who have given their lives, die in vain. Like Daniel, we need to stand up for our country. We must support our military in every way we can, thank them for their sacrifice and support and pray for their families.
May God bless them and God bless our country.
Patrick Laffey for Florida Senate District 32