You and I do every day what we feel is necessary to provide for our families and ourselves. Not one of us doesn’t have a story about “those mornings” when work seems to be more. We’re tired. There’s too much month after the money, or the “cost” feels extreme, but we go… determined, trained, focused, motivated, and disciplined to work.

Chris Harris is One of Us…

Specialist Chris Harris and his “brothers in arms” left Fort Bragg bound for Afghanistan to do what Dad’s do. They had a job to do and they went to get it done. Unknown to Chris he was a Father. Chris got to share that moment of being aware he was “going to be a Father” with his Army family down range, within a month of arriving in Afghanistan, Chris found out he was a Dad.

August 2, 2017, Another Day at Work

Chris was riding in a vehicle as part of a NATO convoy. His vehicle was struck by an explosive laden vehicle being driven by a Taliban suicide bomber. Chris was trained, focused, motivated and disciplined in doing what Dad’s do for his family. In an article about the incident we see a glimpse of Chris’ character.

“Spc. Christopher Harris was an extraordinary young man and a phenomenal Paratrooper,” Col. Magsig continued. “He regularly displayed the type of courage, discipline, and empathy that the Nation expects from its warriors.”

Timeless Moments in Time

This is a glimpse of the character displayed also by Chris’ wife in arranging a gender-reveal with his fellow Soldiers to surprise Chris at his FOB in Afghanistan. That connection between Chris and his “brothers in arms” as family is powerful and important to the child yet to be born. An eternal link from Chris (Dad) and his Soldier Dad Family is Christian Michelle’s birthday, March 17, 2018 – the date Chris’ Soldier Dad Family returned to Fort Bragg.

Dads Connect…

Dads have stories where the connection between them and their child is very strong. The connection moment links lives indelibly. Chris’ Soldier Dads affirmed their Dad link to Christian Michelle in a photo session moment arranged by Britt. This moment emphasizes one fundamental Dad principle; You are not alone.

This Father’s Day. Today. Right now. Pause over a sip of coffee, a drag on a fine cigar, or whatever is your moment, Dad. Pause and feel that moment you connected deeply with your child, each one of them. Being a Dad is a great honor that’s shared with your children.