Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Retzer Building

We had the privileged of being invited to the unavailing of some new military housing. The barracks are brand new and have been named after three SEAL's that were killed in the war. One of the men, Tom Retzer, had been Gunnar's swim buddy in Bud/s and a good friend.

His widow, Courtney, unveiled the building in his honor.
Both of the other widows spoke as well, and unveiled the buildings in their husband's honor.Finally, Grace's favorite part. "When the lady gave them scissors and they cut the red ribbon"Inside the Retzer building, they had a memorial in Tom's honor.
Complete with an artist rendering, a video photo montage, and a plack,
His gear and his bronze star.It was a beautiful, yet windy day, but here are Gunnar and Grace outside the new building. And one with Grandpa Dick, who knew Tom and came with us to the ceremony.

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