“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli
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On September 23, 2011 Frankie received the Silver Star. This medal was well deserved, and I am so proud of him receiving it! Words really cannot accurately describe that day. It was beautifully done, and everything went so smoothly, which I have the amazing Civil Engineer Corps Headquarters in D.C. to thank for it going off without a hitch. Admiral Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented the award to Frankie. Him and his wife Debbie have been an amazing support system to me, and I have been fortunate to become rather close to them. Frankie has made some amazing things happen, and meeting them was one of them. The ties I have made with people since Frankie's death has been incredible. Somehow he still manages to bring amazing people together and I know that these meetings have not happened by circumstance. Frankie somehow managed to bring all of our paths together and I am continually proud to call him my husband, my soul-mate, my best friend, and the best person that I have ever met.
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Full video of the presentation:
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This was a day to never forget, and I am just so proud of Frankie.
