Our thoughts and prays are with the people of France after the events of Friday night. I was hesitant about whether this was an appropriate channel to express my sadness, grief, and anger for the attacks across Paris but I'd rather be inappropriate than silent. As an American, the French are our oldest alley. They helped us carve a nation out of an otherwise hostile world. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French people, stands as one of the most iconic symbols of America. After terrorist attacks struck us at the heart the President of France ran the headline "We are all American" in a national act unity. As a soldier, I can speak from personal experience of the honor, professionalism, and resolve of French Frogmen. I would hate to be on the receiving side... As a human being, I believe these attacks on the French are attacks on all of us. On the universal values that we share. The purpose of these attacks is to divide us and to instill fear in our hearts. We must not fear. We must maintain our humanity. We must remain united If you want to help: French Red cross American Red cross

Vive la France!!!