With deepest condolences for the loss of your son, your husband, your loved one, Geoffrey.  Or Sgt Geoffrey Hughes, as I would respectfully know him, from my brief, but unforgettable encounter with him nearly one year ago.  

I have since, and will forever hold extreme gratitude for Sgt Hughes, and his most meaningful words that  he thoughtfully shared with me on that day.  They are a "forever treasure" in my memory bank.  You see, I am a MoM (Mother of Marine), who's son was deployed with Sgt Hughes.  They spent a great deal of time together, under some of the most challenging circumstances.

Nearly a year ago, at our Yellow Ribbon Family BBQ, having never met me, Sgt Hughes politely excused himself from his conversation with my son and some other Marines, when he found out who's MoM I was.  As I stood with other MoM's, he abruptly came over to me with the sole purpose, and mission minded demeanor, to respectfully introduce himself.  He proceeded to tell me how highly he regarded my son, and his ability to handle the most difficult situations they encountered.  With intentional eye contact, he continued to express various praises of my son from their experiences together.  He said he wanted me to know I could be proud of my son...that we raised him well...and he was honored to serve with him.

As I choked back emotions and tears, I firmly shook his hand with patriotic respect...  Gratefully thanking him for sharing those things with me, and for his own service to our country.

It was a moment I have, and will ALWAYS treasure...

My son has always thought very highly of Sgt Hughes and says he was a bright spot in their days. He was always able to cheer them up on the good days, and bad days.  He was a remarkable "teacher", "phenomenal at his job", always thinking of, and helping others around him...a man of great character...

Sgt Geoffrey Hughes, rest easy sir...you were an honorable, thoughtful, and "phenomenal" Marine...not to be forgotten.  Semper fi 


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