Staff Sergeant Warner E. Clark was not only a hero in the eyes of his country, but more so in the eyes of his family. My father did not share verbally many of his experiences during this portion of his life, but left for us a journal, both tragic and joyful. Upon the death of both of my parents, I found his journal along with all of the letters that he wrote to my mother while he was away. Their four-year courtship resulted in their marriage shortly after he returned home. The patriotism of my father humbles me and continues to remind me of his bravery, compassion and his love for his country and for my mother.