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ESPRIT Page 23 able to attend both the opening and the closing of this event. We had not heard of this event be- fore and frankly had little time to re- search it. Our experience with service events has so far taught us that the Young Marines could be serving be- hind the scenes or they could serve as part of the event. Upon arriving at the Commons where the event was held I received a program of the evenings activities. As the event unfolded I realized that the Young Marines would be among those in attendance that would carry flags with the names of each Ohio ser- vice member fallen during the War on Terrorism. First family of those fallen carried their flags as announcers read the names of the service member A bell was tolled as each name was read. A one point it occurred to me that Jeffrey Boskovitchs name would be called.I listened intently as each name was called. It finally came time for Jacob to carry a flag and to pause in front of the an- nouncer for the name to be read and what name was read but that of CPL Jeffrey A. Boskovitch USMC. My heart stopped. I got chills and of course did what every mother would do and started to cry. Here was my son carrying an honor flag for some- one whose sacrifice we were aware of. While we never met Jeffrey we had heard of his life and sacrifice from Kel- ly and Doug. This was not just a name on a long list but someone who was known and loved by people we know and love. This was amazing and chilling at the same time. I began to tremble partly due to the coolness of the evening but more so from the thoughts running through my mind thoughts that I dont want to someday carry the flag with the name of someone I know my son. I can imagine thats the thought of many parents of service members I felt ashamed that I didnt want to go there but I knew that Jacobs intent for Service and Honor could possibly lead me there. I choose not to stand in my sons path a path that I know is purposed by God and a path followed by so many others whose names were called and whose flags were placed that evening. In this day and age my natural re- sponse was to text Kelly to tell her what had happened. When the service was over and with the sound of Taps having just concluded I texted Kelly to tell her of what had just happened. I talked briefly with her before being able to talk to Jacob.We marvelled that Jacob was able to carry Jeffreys flag. When I was able to talk with Jacob one of the first things I asked was How did that happen wondering if he thought to ask to carry Jeffreys flag. I learned that while waiting in the long line he was randomly given a flag. He felt obligated to read the name and was surprised to see that it was the flag honoring CPL Jeffrey A. Boskovitch USMC. He said he immedaitely held tighter to the flag to ensure that he would not drop it and that he was honored to carry this particular flag. After my initial surprise I just simply had to pay honor to God for how the event unfolded. A divine appointment with Jacob occurred that evening. A mothers fear sets in as I once again hope that Jacobs name is not among those of the fallen one day but God has soothed those fears by the re- sponses that Kelly sent me that she had received from the Boskovitch fam- ily. They shared how honored and thank- ful they were that it was Jacob who carried Jeffreys flag. Their apprecia- tion assured me that no matter what happens to Jacob that he is firmly in Gods hands. As Ive told Jacob many times you can go into the Marines but you cant go without God. I am so thankful of all of the friends and family who are so supportive of our Young Marine who is a source of pride for my husband Dave and I. We are thankful for the Greater Cleveland Young Marines for teaching the value of leadership to our youth. Our ulti- mate thanks rest with God who has provided this path for Jacob. His bless- ing is shown through the events that unfolded on that August evening in 2014 nearly nine years and one week since the passing of CPL Jeffrey A. Bos- kovitch USMC. I am so thankful of all of the friends and family who are so supportive of our Young Marine who is a source of pride for my husband and I. Sometimes people think that the Young Ma- rines dont ever have fun but this picture tells a different story This photo was taken on the return trip from Navajo Code Talkers Day this year. --Submitted by Hope Farnsworth Douglas County CO Douglas County On the Road