Did you see Oprah’s show on April 13?

Since I don’t find much time for television, I often times miss what others believe are important shows. Last night Oprah was one of those instances. Fortunately, a friend contacted me, even sent me the link to the show because it was a touching, unforgettable show about my passion … parents leaving a legacy.

The show was titled A Journal for Jordan. It was about a a US soldier who had regularly journaled during his deployment. He was killed on duty but his journal was returned to his wife who discovered page after page of insights the soldier had written to their son, Jordan, who wasn’t even 3 years old.

The book this soldier produced for his family is absolutely priceless. Shouldn’t every one of our soldiers have the opportunity to make connections with their families that can last forever just like Jordan’s dad did? I Want You To Know Me … Love, Your American Hero can make that possible. Last year state national guards purchased more than 12,000 of the Hero books to give to their troops prior to deployment. But that is just a drop in the bucket compared to the number of active servicemen and women who are sacrificing each day throughout the world so we can continue to enjoy the freedoms we so cherish.

Thank soldiers you know by making sure they are given the opportunity to leave a legacy just like Jordan’s father did for him. Visit www.iwantyoutoknowme.com/hero-book.html to get a book in their hands that will allow them to create a connection with their loved ones that will last forever. I am trying to find a way to get one in every soldier’s hands, but I haven’t figured that one out yet. Michelle Obama has reached out to soldiers and their families, may she knows a way

To see a short segment of the Oprah show featuring Jordan’s Joournal, use this link. Oprah.com: http://www.oprah.com/media/20090327-tows-jordan-journal