Every generation of this family has produced men and women who stepped forward when the country needed them. Some served on battlefields. Some served from command centers. Some served through decades of federal work. But in this current generation—our generation—there is one who still serves.
His name does not appear in this book.
His stories are not written here.
His accomplishments cannot be listed yet.
He is active today, doing work that cannot be discussed, acknowledged publicly, or honored in detail. His role places him in a part of national service where silence is not an option but a requirement, where the greatest contributions are often the ones that must remain unspoken.
Our family is proud of him—not because of titles or positions, but because he carries the same spirit of duty that has defined our lineage for more than a century. He serves in a way that continues the legacy of our grandfathers, our fathers, our uncles, our aunts, and our cousins. He stands in the long line of those who raised their hands when the country called, even if no one outside his circle will ever fully know what he did or why it mattered.
One day, when he retires and his path is no longer tied to secrecy or operational constraints, we will tell his story properly. It will earn its rightful chapter, with the depth and clarity it deserves. That will come in the second edition of this book—when telling his story is safe, appropriate, and no longer a risk to him or to others.
For now, this chapter stands in place of words we cannot yet write.
A quiet recognition.
A promise to honor him fully in time.
And a reminder that the tradition of service in this family is not only history—it is ongoing.
He is the one still serving.
And we are very proud of him.