An e-mail, from the friend who e-mailed previously about the Op AC : “[p]lease keep in mind our troops as we celebrate tomorrow. I correspond with several young men and their separation from

their loved ones on this very “family” oriented holiday is taking a bit of a toll. Usually they are very upbeat, but last night’s posting sounded a bit lonely.”

We have an exceptional military readership, so I don’t hesitate to say “thank you” again. We owe you for the sacrifices you and your family make. You and yours are in the prayers of a lot of people in this Corner, especially this week.