Happy Mother's Day 2009

There will be many phone calls today to "Honor Mother's." Even our Military Services realize the importance of "Mom's" or "Mother's of Service Members." All of that stated to simply point out that a most vital component of a Military Family is the Spouse who is left behind with children and responsibilities when one is Deployed.

I am confident that all Branches of our Services realize this important fact, but today I will high light a "Navy Spouse of the Year."

" Date Line: May 7, 2009. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West speaks with Christy Huriantnyk and her children, before the 2009 Military Spouse of the Year Awards Luncheon at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center. Huriatnyk is the wife of Lt. Cmdr. Kuriatnyk stationed at Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center, Ellersile, Ga. and is the Navy Spouse of the Year. The Military Spouse of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who embodies the best characteristics of today's military spouse. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)"

I, the Flower Child, take this opportunity to Thank all Mom's of Service Men and Service Women everwhere. The spouses of all Military Service Men and Service Women certainly deserve our appreciation and gratitude.

Have a Happy Mother's Day.