Kristen remembered how he described the early mornings, when the sun barely kissed the horizon, and the air was sharp with the promise of a new day. He would describe the grueling exercises, the relentless drills, and the mental fortitude required to endure them.
Every detail painted a vivid picture of discipline and bravery, instilling in Kristen a deep respect for those who served. As a child, she would sit wide-eyed, captivated by the bravery that seemed to pulse through his stories like a heartbeat.