While I've had a few friends serve in recent wars, and older family members serve in past ones, I've never known anyone personally who has lost their life serving their country. I will however, never forget the day that Marine Corporal Philip Charte's body was returned to Goffstown to be laid to rest. I had been on my way to my parents' house in Manchester and on my drive into town, I found what seemed like the entire town on the sidewalks, young people and old, holding american flags and in silence as the car carrying Philip's body came through. I was so moved by the reverence the people of Goffstown had for this young man, and still when I think about it, it brings tears to my eyes.
I am so proud to live in Goffstown, and so thankful for people like Philip.
