When Keefe was at USNA, the parents had a saying "Where's Waldo?" when referring to the online pictures of USNA activities. It is very difficult to find your Mid in the sea of all the Mids in uniform.
Well now I find myself saying "Where in the World is Keefe Murtaugh?" Since the beginning of Plebe Year, he has traveled to Ireland, Argentina, Chile, Australia, the Philippines, Okinawa, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. Not to mention many, many places in the USA.
He's lived in the mountains in the middle of winter for several weeks, climbed rocks at Joshua Tree National Park, survived several extended stays in the deserts, etc.
Military life does provide adventure and travel but sometimes it's not so easy. Such as traveling to a war zone in a far away land and very different way of life.
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One of the values that Barry and I tired to instill in the boys was tolerance and acceptance of all people....no matter color, culture, nationality, gender, religious beliefs, opinions!
My prayer today is that the value of tolerance and acceptance of all people will prevail for all the world. That this value along with compassion, courage and understanding will be with Keefe and his unit today and every day of this mission. Semper Fi!
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