The Rock Star is obsessed with soldiers.
When we were picking my mom up from the airport on Friday he spotted a man in fatigues. He was waiting for his luggage.
Garrett grabbed my leg and whispered, "Is that a soldier?" I told him that it was and he asked if he could say hi to him. My mom explained that it's nice to tell a soldier, Thank you for serving our country.
Somewhat shyly, The Rock Star walked up to the man and said, "Thank you for serving our country." He stuck out his little hand.
"You're welcome," replied the soldier, shaking Garrett's hand.
"What's your name?"
"Garrett."
"How old are you?" He asked.
"Four."
"You speak very well for being four."
"Thank you," The Rock Star said.
And then we walked away. Garrett is so impressed with the fact that he saw a real life soldier.
That's awesome.
ReplyDeleteAnd THANK YOU for teaching your son to be respectful of those who serve our country. What a tender story.
ReplyDeleteAnd THANK YOU for teaching your son to be respectful of those who serve our country. What a tender story.
ReplyDeleteFrom the daughter of a career navy man, that warmed my heart.
ReplyDeleteOh that brought tears to my eyes. Such a cute, sweet boy. I should bring him pictures of when Mr. Jeremy was a soldier
ReplyDeleteHow cute. Your mom is right, we should take time to thank our military men/women for their service. That must of made that soldier feel special to have a little man (4 years old) appreciate and admire him. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteWell good grief - I didn't realize that. :) We've got a soldier in our house! :) Is there any Army (or Marine) stuff we should send your way??
ReplyDeleteK.
That story is so sweet. I'm sure Matt would never admit it, but he'd be totally moved to (almost) tears if a sweet little boy ever said something like that to him.
ReplyDeleteI've got a lump in my throat and misty eyes just reading this. Thank you for raising a boy to know what a hero really looks like.
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