Life presents unique challenges which require courage in the face of exceptional circumstances. Courage to face battle — knowingly entering a fight for righteousness — elevates courage to valor. Valor is a particular type of courage that demands heart and character. To face a conflict that may result in trauma, to accept the challenge and control the fear was part of the journey for Lisa Hatch (USAR MAJ Retired) during her 21 years of service…



Reading this when I was younger my dad worked oilfield and raised horses wewas friends with Hatches, I remember a Larry he had two sisters I can’t remember his dad and mom’s name but I due remember his dad had only a thumb on one hand as lost his fingers in a roping accident anyway we all lived in Rangely my dad and mom was Jim and Betty Waggoner, I enjoyed your article