Of daughters and the Bronze Star Medal

Yesterday, I commented that, in an excess of caution, I was withholding the name of our youngest daughter who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. I have since found out that it has been published publicly, so I am free to show you a photograph of the award ceremony. The caption reads:

(Right to left) Lt. Col. John Holzapfel, battalion commander for the Fremont based 394th Combat Sustainment Support and Omaha congratulates 1st Lt. Rosa Cannaverde, operations officer with the 394th CSSB, after awarding her a bronze star during the 2101st Trans. Co.’s award ceremony at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, on Dec. 18. “I’m proud to have served with the 2101st,” said Holzapfel. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Keeler)

Yes, I must admit. I am a very proud Papá. She may look tiny in comparison to the men around her. I would not wish any of you to make the mistake of thinking that this means that she is, uhm, defenseless and harmless. GRIN. And, for those of you who have had strong discussions with me, yes, she does think at times that her Papá has some mistaken opinions. Yet, as I said earlier, I am ever so proud of her.