Dear Kim: It sounds as though Chris received the send-off he deserved for his patriotism and courage. We don't know why things happen...so many disasters in recent months. I pray for you family. It sounds like you all have a lot of support, the most of which will come from God. Forgiveness is for us not for the other who did wrong. It doesn't help our spirit to have hate in our heart. There is no greater strength than that which we find within ourselves put there by God and our Holy Spirit. Bless all of you. I know you are strong which must run in your family. Love, Leah

Kim, lady I sure thought about you when the procession came through Temple on I35 and all went well until they got to Salado then the accident with one of the cycle riders so that held up things for about 45 minutes. I think tickets were issued by the highway patrol following nearby them.

I couldn't stay home I was on the service road with my tailgate open up to see everything. At that point I said to myself Austin must be his hometown or birthplace otherwise they may have chosen the National Cemetery here in Killeen. I have attended so many funerals out there I couldn't begin to count them all. That's where me and my wife will be when we are gone home to be with our maker and we got it in writing over our signatures.

I tell you he had all my prayers for his service as another brother gone home to be with the Lord. May his soul be blessed and his wife and family protected for life in peace.

I understand your concerns no apologies needed and thanks for your blog, may God bless you!

Kim, I am sorry you and your family had to go through this. Such a tragedy and you have every right to grieve. My prayers are with you and his family.

Julie

I was horrified when I read this news, and so sorry for the people it happened to. I couldn't believe it would turn out to be someone I have contact with. What an awful thing, prayers sent for all.