June 29th...

June 29, 2007. The most horrible day ever for my family. My grandpa and uncle were killed in a raging forest fire. My uncle, who could have easily ran to escape it, stayed behind and tried to cover my grandpa with his body. They passed on together. Father and son. Husband and son. Father and Brother. Grandpa and Dad. They were all of those things to my family. Their passing left a big hole in our family, but we weren't about to ever give up or fall apart. Infact, we all grew closer.
This day each year is stil so hard for each of us. Today marks the 5th year. A new fire started burning in the same exact place this week... It is seriously so heart breaking.
I am so thankful for the great family I have been blessed with... Also, for the many people who have supported my family.
With all of the fires burning in this country, I can't help but be so thankful for all of the many things I do have while so many people have lost everything.
I hope we can all take a moment pray for all those who have lost, who don't know, who need blessings. I hope we can all be selfless and do service for others.
I always tell Chase how much i wish he could have known them... they were so loving and cared so much about everyone around them. They were the most selfless men I know. I am so grateful to call them my family.

These are my heros. I love and miss them each and every day.