Friday, February 10, 2012

At least watch to the 4:33 mark...




Peter van Uhm, Chief of Defence The Netherlands, has an outstanding track record in his field since joining the army in the early ’70s. However, most people will know him from his personal tragedy. On 18 April 2008, one day after Van Uhm was appointed Chief Defence Staff, his son First Lieutenant Dennis van Uhm was killed in a roadside bombing in Uruzgan. Van Uhm’s incredibly dignified and human response has astounded many.

2 comments:

Mrs. K said...

Too bad it wouldn't download.

LL said...

There is an opening in the Oval Office (and of late, you don't really have to be an American) that this man would fill admirably.

We need to elect courage and honor to serve in the highest offices of the land - - but I'm afraid I'm in the minority in this opinion.