Civilian Volunteer

A separate type of Service to our country is volunteering your time.  It is not like committing to being in the Armed Services, but it is very important.  I am very proud that my son volunteered when asked.  This past weekend, when asked by someone in Washington, for the trip when President Obama was visiting California, my son offered to help with any support The President's trip might need.  He ended up driving one of the vehicles in the motorcade for the weekend, and performing various similar tasks asked of him by the Secret Service.  He couldn't send me a photo until after the trip had ended, due to security restrictions, but when he did, I was both in shock and awe, that my son, a very down-to-earth (scientist) could have such an honor as to help the President.  No matter how we each vote, it is respect for the Office of President that ensures our Freedom and Democracy.  Thanks, kiddo, and wow- look what you did!!!!  (My son said The President was "incredibly kind".  Thank you Mr. President!, for the respect and dignity you showed my son.)