Grant is on duty tonight and often I take him dinner so we can see each other for a bit. Today the Barry is sharing the pier with the Donald Cook DDG 75. As I was walking up to the foot of the Pier a third class in a Cook Cap checked my ID. I had to fight the urge to hug him and say I was sorry. I am guessing most of you do not know what I am referring to. On St. Paddy's Day the Cook pulled into Boston to celebrate the holiday. Sailors were given leave and sadly one third class did not return. I and so many other wives have been following this very closely in the news, with each update shattering a bit of hope we were holding on to. A sailor so close to home, in a situation thousands of sailors face will not be coming home. Each of you reading this, please hug your loved ones... remember we are not promised another day.