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I returned home from Massachusetts and this mail took my breath away.
I received a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, along with a Congressional Record entered into the House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of @chris_cathers .
To see Chris’ name preserved in the Congressional Record is something I never imagined. Not because he sought recognition… he didn’t. In fact, he’d probably be uncomfortable with all of the attention he got after passing. But, as with all the other times he put his face out there… he did it to help others. He served because he loved his country, loved his teammates, and believed deeply in helping others.
The words on the page tell part of his story. Green Beret. CIA contractor. Founder of Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation @bkvforg . But those titles only scratch the surface of who he was.
What mattered most to Chris wasn’t what he did. It was who he helped.
He believed that no veteran should fight alone. He built BKVF around a simple but powerful idea: Connection is Prevention. Even while fighting his own battle, he continued showing up for others.
I am incredibly grateful to Congressman Rich McCormick and his team for taking the time to honor Chris in such a meaningful way. I am grateful that his legacy, his service, and the mission he started continue to be recognized and carried forward.
More than anything, I am grateful for the people who continue to say his name, tell his stories, support BKVF, and ensure that the lives he touched are never forgotten.
The flag will be displayed with pride.
The Congressional Record will be treasured.
And Chris’ legacy will continue to live on through every veteran who finds connection, hope, and support because someone cared enough to reach out and say, “what’s going on.”
❤️🇺🇸
I received a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, along with a Congressional Record entered into the House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of @chris_cathers .
To see Chris’ name preserved in the Congressional Record is something I never imagined. Not because he sought recognition… he didn’t. In fact, he’d probably be uncomfortable with all of the attention he got after passing. But, as with all the other times he put his face out there… he did it to help others. He served because he loved his country, loved his teammates, and believed deeply in helping others.
The words on the page tell part of his story. Green Beret. CIA contractor. Founder of Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation @bkvforg . But those titles only scratch the surface of who he was.
What mattered most to Chris wasn’t what he did. It was who he helped.
He believed that no veteran should fight alone. He built BKVF around a simple but powerful idea: Connection is Prevention. Even while fighting his own battle, he continued showing up for others.
I am incredibly grateful to Congressman Rich McCormick and his team for taking the time to honor Chris in such a meaningful way. I am grateful that his legacy, his service, and the mission he started continue to be recognized and carried forward.
More than anything, I am grateful for the people who continue to say his name, tell his stories, support BKVF, and ensure that the lives he touched are never forgotten.
The flag will be displayed with pride.
The Congressional Record will be treasured.
And Chris’ legacy will continue to live on through every veteran who finds connection, hope, and support because someone cared enough to reach out and say, “what’s going on.”
❤️🇺🇸
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5 months agomatthewtracer
Outstanding! Thank you for sharing this Jenn. I know you’re right, Chris would have been uncomfortable with the attention… and it is evidence that he accomplished his stated mission in the last couple hard and beautiful years, to leave a legacy that continues to connect and save veterans lives after he’s gone. The quiet(er) mission you both accomplished together is just as evident… your love for each other and the way you blessed those around you, together. Thank you again Jenn, for sharing both the pain and the beauty of a life well lived, to encourage those still living… I pray that we and our families return the blessing two-fold for you and yours. SF..DOL… Tracer
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