Front Porch Fighter: One of our own

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

One of our own

One year ago today, we lost one of our own, helicopter pilot Loren Leonburger, in a crash on the Waterman mountains.

Our unit did have the opportunity to work with him just prior to his passing. It was an honor.

Take some time to remember him by looking at a couple of links:

Friends remember

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Hundreds gather to remember

Rest in Peace Loren, and thank you for your service!

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.