A Family's Valor, a Nation's Freedom.

The author commends the valor of the family of Christine and Doctor Bill Krissoff for serving in the U.S. Army. He relates that one of the couple's son, Nathan, was killed in Iraq in December 2006. He praises Bill for his decision to join the military in Iraq as Navy medical officer to honor the sacrifice of Nathan. He commends Christine for supporting her husband and sons in their decision to serve in the U.S. Army. He argues that the families like the Krissoffs exemplify the spirit of courage and sacrifice of the U.S. people.