Janna Longenette and Linda Matthews are the reason we're broadcasting the Breakfast Club in Durango today. In 16-years at KEZW I have never met two people more dedicated to serving families of those killed in action than these two. They formed the first state chapter of Blue Star Mothers. They put on a gathering in Estes Park last year for parents of young men killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through their efforts, the weekend was free for families and gave them a chance to be with others who were going through the same thing. The first evening started with tears and ended with laughter. For those of us who were there it was one of the most touching evenings of our lives. This morning while I was broadcasting they grabbed Diane and started putting together gift baskets for troops in Iraq. Janna lost her first husband right after the first Gulf War. Since then she has been helping families because she understands their loss. Janna and Linda don;t get paid for what they do, except for the thank-you card or hug, and that's all the pay they need.
Janna and Linda are what's good about our country. I am glad to know them, and if you're ever in Durango stop at American Legion Post 28, go around to the back, and ask the ladies if they need help packing boxes.
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