Today is Veteran's Day. As an Army brat, I have strong ties to our military, but none stronger than the memory of those lost. In two days it will be the 5th anniversary of Sean Sims's death in Fallujah. My greatest memory of Sean is of him trying very patiently to teach me to two-step. We were on the Yongsan Army base and I had gone out with a friend who was dating Sean's friend. The two of us were not together but were both the buddy along for the ride. We'd grown up together - both spending our high school years in the tight knot community that was Yongsan. Sean was gracious enough to partner me multiple times. I was a really bad dancer. Really bad. He made me smile and not feel awkward. I will always be thankful for that. I still cannot two-step, but I think about him whenever I hear country music. We both grew up and went on with our lives. His was tragically cut short, and I think the world is a bit sadder for it. His infectious smile and good attitude made the world a better place. He is missed.
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