FALLEN HERO SALUTED

HARFORD CO, MARYLAND- Petty Officer David Sean Roddy was laid to rest in his hometown of Abingdon, Maryland. Petty officer Roddy was a member of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit, he was deployed to the Al Anbar province of Iraq in June, he died trying to diffuse a bomb.

The patriotic outpouring of support for P.O Roddy and his family was truely something to behold, as a firsthand witness I was reminded of how the American spirit endures. The Men, Women and children who came to show their support came from all walks of life, from bikers to vets and everything else in between.

With tears welling in my eyes, I looked down Abingdon road at the seemingly endless line of people holding American flags, I was overcome by a feeling of renewal, of restoration, my faith in Americans was restored, well maybe I should say confirmed.
I cant finish this without saying a heartfelt thank you to My Boss Barb, without her tolerance I would never have been able to witness such soul strengthening scene. Also to Eric, who,in the face incredible adversity, reminds me of how a gentleman should behave. Kevin, to you I will say this, keep up the fight brother, your cause and spirit is something I truely admire, and Kevin one more thing, God has blessed America, I saw it with my own eyes on Saturday, September 30, 2006.