Spent the morning in St Pete at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center hanging out with some residents of the community living center. It was a great morning as the kids played cards, games, and even learned a little piano with the veterans. Most were WWII era, but some had careers that spanned numerous conflicts and more recent ones. They were happy to see the kids, and enjoyed telling some old stories. One of the residents – Major Edward Lindbloom – couldn’t have been more modest and friendly. But when we noticed an article on a hallway posted by some staff, we realized he had won the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and bravery. Major Lindbloom was injured flying a mission in WWII, yet found a way to down 3 German planes and still mange to pilot his disabled plane and avoid hitting a village. He spent nearly 11 months as a POW. What an amazing man and how lucky my family was to spend a few hours with him and his friends this morning.