Kendra is a special friend and former co-worker. In my job with LA National Guard, we have offices across the state in Armories. We don’t get to see each other often, but we have always managed to build a family atmosphere within Family Programs. Kendra was hired for the northeast portion of the state. Back then, I was working my area and hers. She soon became my BFF!

Kendra’s husband is an Army Reserve Recruiter. After a few years he got orders to transfer. Of all places, they landed in Hawaii! I went for a week to visit after she had been there a while. If you know anyone there, GO! Hawaii is so much better seeing it with someone who has spent time on the island. She knew all the best local places to go. The best food I had there was from a group of parents cooking for school fund raiser.

Kendra now has a total of 3 children. She is not on Facebook and it is hard to keep track of her, but I do call periodically. Her passion for her work and family pushes me to be better. Also, her friendly smile and outgoing personality fills others with joy. Kendra is always positive and willing to help if she can.

I miss working with Kendra. For a long time I kept a hula girl with me and took pictures of it at all work events. We always had Kendra with us. Moreover, she has got to be the queen of packing by now. She has been to 2 other duty stations with her husband and I believe they are now back in Hawaii. One day I will get back to see her. I hope it is sooner rather than later.

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