PRICELESS,

My son and his best friend have been best friends since high school.  They have been walking hand in hand thru life.  They both are in the U.S. Army and have been stationed at different places around the world and at times in the same place together.  As a point my son married his first wife when he was stationed in Germany and his best friend, Jose, was in Germany at the same time at a different so guess who was Scott's best man?  They were both in the first Gulf War at different bases and they were both stationed in Bagdad  at the same time at the same base and found out about it only after they got there.  They have had their ups and downs throughout life but have always been there for each other. 

I said all of that to set the stage.  Today my son Scott found out the Jose's father had passed away.  We knew that he was sick and that it was terminal.  I guess, like everybody else, didn't believe that he would pass away.  Jose is in Washington, DC stationed at the Pentagon and has left to go to the funeral down in Homestead, Fl. and has told Scott that he did not need to be there.  Well what are BEST FRIENDS for if they are not going to be there for each other?  Scott calls me and in his own way ask what he should do by telling me that he was going to Florida to be with his friend and offer his support.  When you have a friend like that you KNOW you have a BEST FRIEND.

     Scott            Jose

BEST FRIENDS----------PRICELESS!!!

 
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28 Comments on PRICELESS!!!

Great story Don, you have to be a very proud father. I can see that you have a wonderful son and he is lucky to have such a best friend. Happy Father's Day.

06/15/2008 08:24 PM by Ron Bodden (Re/Max 440)

Don, what a wonderful post! It is true what are friends for? It is great your son was there for Jose. Both couples are very beautiful and handsome. Happy Father's Day!!

06/15/2008 08:24 PM by Jean Powers CRS,PMN,ASP Broker, Northern California (Windermere Welcome Home)

Don, That is special.  Being a military brat, I know the feeling of best friends...that I've made all around the world.  Thank you for sharing!  GO ARMY!

06/15/2008 08:27 PM by YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE (LIZ MOORE & ASSOCIATES)

Ron,

Thank you for stopping in and commenting this evening.  This son has taught me many life lessons and continues to do so.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:30 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Jean,

These two have always been there for each other.  They are always teaching me things.  Thank you for the compliment.

BTW, thank you for stopping in this evening.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:34 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Don, It is easy to see why you are so proud of him! They both sound like special sons! Happy Father's Day!

Mike Kelly

06/15/2008 08:35 PM by Sellstate Advantage Realty

Please extend my thanks and gratitude to both of them for their sacrifices and service to this great country.  They are much appreciated

06/15/2008 08:36 PM by Susan McQuaide (Keller Williams)

Yvette,

The amazing part they were not Army at the time they met.  They just hit it off in high school and have always been best friends.

Thank you for droppin in this evening.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:38 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Don - Friendship like you describe here is truly priceless, and this was a lovely post about your son and his buddy. 

06/15/2008 08:48 PM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Mike,

Jose has been a member of the family every since we first met him.

Thank you for stopping in and commenting.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:50 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Great story.  They are blessed to have each other.

06/15/2008 08:51 PM by Melody Botting Real Estate Network

Susan,

I thank you for stopping in this evening and I will be sure to pass along your thanks.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:51 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Jason,

Thank you for dropping by this evening.  They truly have a priceless friendship.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:54 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Don...

Being a best friend means always doing the right thing ... You have raised a true hero, and I can tell you are justifiably proud! My condolences to Jose and his family.

06/15/2008 08:54 PM by Richard Weisser, Associate Broker, E-Pro ERA United Realty, Auctioneer, CE Author (Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. ERA United Realty)

Mel,

They are truly blessed to have each other and I believe that they know that very thing.  When one hurts the other sheds a tear.

Thank you for stopping in and commenting.

Don R.

06/15/2008 08:56 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Richard,

Thank you my friend for the compliment and I am very proud of him.

Thanks also for dropping by this evening.

Don R.

06/15/2008 09:00 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Aww...that's so sad and soooo sweet at the same time...it really great when you see your kids step up and show such character....

06/15/2008 09:07 PM by Konnie MAC Northern Virginia Real Estate (Konnie McKee )

Konnie,

Thank you for coming in this evening and commenting.  Scott has always showed his character every since he took wrestling in middle school.  He has never missed a chance to make me a proud father.

Don R.

06/15/2008 09:12 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Don, great post!  Everyone should have friends like Scott and Jose!  Thanks for sharing this story!

06/16/2008 03:13 AM by Tony & Darcy Cannon - The C Team (ERA Realty Center)

Tony & Darcy,

Thank you for stopping and commenting this morning.  You are so right everyone should have friends like these two, someone who is there in both the good times and the bad and all the times in between.

Don R.

06/16/2008 04:46 AM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Wow, you must be so proud of Scott for a million different reasons.  You have obviously done a tremendous job as a parent and Scott's values ONLY reflect on what you have taught him through the years.

06/16/2008 05:01 AM by Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR® (Circa Properties)

Leesa,

I am very PROUD of Scott, he has always been one to be very loyal to his friends but it seems like he and Jose have always been really tight.  Their friendship is rubbing off on their wives.  They know what these two have.

Thank you ma'am for stopping and commenting as always I appreciate your visit.

Don R.

06/16/2008 05:38 AM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

You are a lucky dad. Sounds like you have two very nice sons. One by birth and one sent by God to help your son through life..

06/16/2008 06:47 AM by Sharon Harris (AllQuest Real Estate)

Sharon,

Both were sent by God to each other and yes I am really lucky to have them.  Thank you ma'am for dropping by and commenting this morning.

Don R.

06/16/2008 08:07 AM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Friends like that are few and far between...that is a wonderful story Don!

06/16/2008 09:19 AM by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

BLRGUY,

This is a once in a lifetime thing and I believe that they realize just how valuable their friendship is.  Thank you kind sir for stopping in and commenting this morning.

Don R.

06/16/2008 09:33 AM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

They got stationed that close to each other in Baghdad? Wow. I'd say God had a hand in that! It's amazing what He'll do for His children, to keep us encouraged, as He knows we'll need it!

06/16/2008 08:52 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Lisa,

They were not aware that each other was there until Scott got in touch with Jose and found out they were there.  The top picture was taken in Scotts tent when they met up.  That truly is God!!!

Thank you for stopping by this evening.

Don R.

06/16/2008 09:27 PM by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

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