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Throughout the week, our ACC Team searches through emails and news articles looking for someone who deserves to be the Kidde Hero of the Week…
Rene Matula emailed us her Hero nomination. She writes:
Dear Kix,
My hero is my husband Mark. He lost his father 50 years ago in July of ’65 while on a reconnaissance mission over hostile areas in South Vietnam. Mark was only nine at the time, and he grew up without a father, which means he overcame many challenges in his life.
We are happily married and have two beautiful daughters, and we were able to take them to see their grandfather’s gravesite in Washington, D.C. Our daughters were very moved on that trip. My oldest telling me that she was so sad for her Daddy.
Well, fast forward to today and that same daughter is now a college graduate and is doing an internship with the Boot Campaign, a non-profit organization promoting patriotism for America and our military community.
Thank you, Kix.
Signed,
Rene
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Suzanne’s Response:
Well, Rene, it sounds like you have a beautiful family, and your daughter is clearly inspired to help out the men and women of our military because of watching her father suffer such a great loss.
I’m sure your husband’s father would be proud to see his influence on his own grandchildren. Thank you for writing in.
Nominate a Hero of the Week
Now, we want to know who has made a difference in your life. Nominate a local firefighter, police officer, EMT or someone who is serving our country in the military. It could even be a neighbor, family member or friend who lent a crucial helping hand. Let us know all about the person who you feel is a real life hero by emailing us here and please feel free to send us a picture!