Life in towns that have military bases are different than regular small towns.
Local news effects them in a different way.
They are also joined more intimately to other locals in a unique way.
Petawawa, ON is one of those towns. It has the second largest military base in Canada. (Yes, Canada has an Army, Navy, and Air Force.)
Right now the news from half way around the world is local news.
Many of the young men and women who call it home are in Afghanistan, with there families left behind. Hoping and praying.
Every Friday, everyone in town wears some red, in solidarity and memory.
In a very small way last night we touched this.
After our show a young woman walked up to, asked for an autograph.
She said, “Thanks for making me laugh. It has been a long time. Please pray for my husband. He won’t be home until May.”
Today’s list includes Greg, all those in Petawawa, and a those left behind in the loss of a friend.

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