My daughter was mocked for standing alone at the father-daughter dance — until a group of Marines walked into the gym.

just in case.”

“He was everything to us, General.”

General Warner nodded. “He was one of the most honorable men I’ve ever met. I’d do anything for that man, even risk public humiliation doing a chicken dance in a gym full of eight-year-olds.”

I laughed with him, feeling lighter.

“Truth be told, Jill, we were all nervous. Katie’s a tough act to follow.continue reading …