WEBVTT 00:01.040 --> 00:03.420 - Hi, I am Sergeant First Class Tiffany Griffin, 00:03.420 --> 00:05.380 and I'm Nautica Bright's mom. 00:05.380 --> 00:09.240 I'm assigned to the 387 HR Company Dat five 00:09.240 --> 00:10.320 out of Bethany, Missouri. 00:10.320 --> 00:12.330 I am currently serving as 00:12.330 --> 00:16.030 a joint recession center noncommissioned officer in charge 00:16.030 --> 00:18.430 in Ali Al Salem Air Force base, Kuwait 00:18.430 --> 00:21.260 in support of Operation Spartan Shield. 00:21.260 --> 00:24.890 My team and I are responsible for maintaining accountability 00:24.890 --> 00:29.680 for all service members moving in and out of danger. 00:29.680 --> 00:32.130 I would like to thank Indianola High School for this program 00:32.130 --> 00:35.030 that they host every year for Veteran's Day. 00:35.030 --> 00:37.080 This is the first time in three years 00:37.080 --> 00:39.010 that I have not been there. 00:39.010 --> 00:40.930 I am honored that the school reached out to me 00:40.930 --> 00:42.950 so that I could convey a message. 00:42.950 --> 00:44.640 Thank you, Wendy. 00:44.640 --> 00:48.680 Thank you for your support of my daughter, myself, 00:48.680 --> 00:52.773 and all the veterans and their families in Indianola. 00:52.773 --> 00:55.423 To Nautica's library teacher, thank you. 00:56.670 --> 00:59.830 I was having a day and I prayed to God 00:59.830 --> 01:02.210 that when my girls were passing through the halls 01:02.210 --> 01:06.210 and I could call 'em and hear 'em, hear their voice, 01:06.210 --> 01:11.210 hear them and see their face, that would happen. 01:11.390 --> 01:13.970 You allowed her to step out and call me back. 01:13.970 --> 01:15.387 That made my day. 01:16.787 --> 01:18.675 To the students of Indianola High School, 01:18.675 --> 01:21.107 thank you for your support, and not just from me 01:21.107 --> 01:22.630 and the other veterans and their family, 01:22.630 --> 01:25.100 but from my daughter, Nautica. 01:25.100 --> 01:28.026 To the families, it is never easy being the one 01:28.026 --> 01:30.513 who is at home taking care of all the finances, 01:30.513 --> 01:33.753 the kids, and everything else while we are deployed. 01:34.820 --> 01:38.450 You've sacrificed so much so that we can serve. 01:38.450 --> 01:41.500 And we could not do our job if it was not for you. 01:41.500 --> 01:45.027 Thank you for your overwhelming amount of support. 01:45.027 --> 01:47.690 To the veterans, there are no words that could express 01:47.690 --> 01:49.527 the gratitude that I have for you. 01:50.420 --> 01:53.220 You have paved the way and made this country what it is. 01:54.060 --> 01:56.870 I can only pray that we make you 01:56.870 --> 01:58.713 as proud of us as we are of you. 02:00.220 --> 02:04.209 Whether you're currently serving or prior service, 02:04.209 --> 02:06.507 from the bottom of my heart, thank you. 02:07.930 --> 02:10.330 To Nautica, I want you to know 02:10.330 --> 02:14.430 that I think about you and your sister every day. 02:14.430 --> 02:16.643 You two are the purpose of my life. 02:18.220 --> 02:22.770 You are a beautiful, smart, highly motivated girl. 02:22.770 --> 02:26.508 On this Veteran's Day, I owe you a special thank you. 02:26.508 --> 02:29.146 Thank you for taking care of your little sister. 02:29.146 --> 02:31.840 Thank you for taking care of your grandma. 02:31.840 --> 02:33.347 You are always the rock, 02:33.347 --> 02:36.064 and I know that this is not easy for you. 02:36.064 --> 02:38.660 But you understand the necessities of deployment 02:38.660 --> 02:41.427 and you put other people's needs above your own. 02:42.280 --> 02:44.713 So thank you for your selfless service. 02:45.640 --> 02:48.970 Keep your head high and make every day better than the last. 02:48.970 --> 02:51.840 Keep smiling; stay motivated. 02:51.840 --> 02:53.090 I miss you. 02:53.090 --> 02:54.880 I cannot wait to see you. 02:54.880 --> 02:56.870 Sending all of my love from Kuwait. 02:56.870 --> 02:57.993 Happy Veteran's Day.