Tragedy Over Washington

As many of you know, I’ve been working in our nation’s capital on behalf of Faith, Family, and Freedom for decades. I’ve seen some amazing and wonderful things in D.C.

I’ve also seen some terrible things during those years. I was in my car next to the Pentagon on the horrible morning of 9/11. Last night was another one of those terrible things.

As you know, an Army Blackhawk helicopter and a commercial airliner collided over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft are dead. A full investigation is underway.

I have tremendous confidence in the team President Trump has put together at the Pentagon, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Homeland Security to find out exactly what happened.

As an aside, this is a poignant reminder that “progressive” obstructionists in the Senate must stop delaying Trump’s nominees!

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been at the Pentagon for less than a week. And Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was only on the job for one day before this tragedy occurred! Yet in spite of the petty delay tactics, both leaders acted quickly and professionally.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost someone last night. Everyone who loved the people on the helicopter and the plane had absolutely no clue that the last time they saw them would be the last time they saw them.

The reality of life is that we only have this second. The next second could be an accident, a heart attack, or another tragic event.

That’s why every time we are with our children or grandchildren, Carol and I say to them as we are leaving, “I love you.” We don’t just say, “Bye bye.” We say it like we mean it, “I love you.”

If you don’t already, I urge you to try to develop the habit of telling the people you love, “I love you,” every day.

One final thought. Life on Earth is full of wonder, and it is full of tragedy. Be not afraid. Trust in God.