Honoring those who serve
July 23, 2021 at 5:05 p.m.
Honoring those who serve
By Cyrus Johnson -
College Corner residents Erin and Robert Katzler haven’t had the chance to speak with their daughter for three weeks since she left for boot camp. Kendal is currently in training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, with aspirations of joining the military police.
According to Erin, communication in boot camp is very strict. Up to this point, Kendal was only able to correspond with her family through short thirty second pre-recorded messages they would hear through phone calls.
Happy tears streamed as the family was able to speak for around 30 minutes via Facetime. Reconnecting with their daughter put Erin and Robert at ease. Kendal has never left home for more than a week; plus she had been feeling a bit of anxiety from not speaking with her family.
Despite the hardships, she has remained steadfast. “She is very independent. She told me, they are going to have to force me out. I’m not going to quit,” Erin said of Kendall in an interview.
Kendal’s ambition to join the military police brewed from her longing to be a police detective since she was a young child. Before she started basic, Kendal took part in the Oxford Police Explorer program. This is a local educational opportunity for youths aged 14-20, where they learn the criminal justice system from participating in practical staged events. Kendal decided upon the army for the experience, and to take advantage of all it had to offer.
At the moment, she is in training to become an Internment Reassignment Specialist. Erin says, in layman’s terms, this means “corrections officer.” She will have the experience to work overseas in detention centers run by the United States. Traveling overseas is something young Kendal has always wanted to do. Her long-term career goals still include becoming a detective.
Erin Katzler posted this statement on Facebook along with the picture featured: “We have lived in West College Corner since she (Kendal) was 2-years-old. Since her dad and I didn't grow up here, sometimes we have still always felt like outsiders. Well she is a little homesick now and I was wondering if anybody would be interested in telling her how proud they are that a young member of their community is now serving their country.” Soon after, the post was flooded with re-shares and comments of support. If you would like to show support and technology is not your thing, send a note to P.O. Box 612 or drop off letters or postcards at the Katzler house in College Corner, located at 106 Shidler St. Erin said she would make sure all the messages would be forwarded to Kendal at Fort Leonard Wood.
Personal Note: The Liberty Herald wishes Kendal the best of luck with her future endeavors, and we would also like to say, “Thank you, for your service.”
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College Corner residents Erin and Robert Katzler haven’t had the chance to speak with their daughter for three weeks since she left for boot camp. Kendal is currently in training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, with aspirations of joining the military police.
According to Erin, communication in boot camp is very strict. Up to this point, Kendal was only able to correspond with her family through short thirty second pre-recorded messages they would hear through phone calls.
Happy tears streamed as the family was able to speak for around 30 minutes via Facetime. Reconnecting with their daughter put Erin and Robert at ease. Kendal has never left home for more than a week; plus she had been feeling a bit of anxiety from not speaking with her family.
Despite the hardships, she has remained steadfast. “She is very independent. She told me, they are going to have to force me out. I’m not going to quit,” Erin said of Kendall in an interview.
Kendal’s ambition to join the military police brewed from her longing to be a police detective since she was a young child. Before she started basic, Kendal took part in the Oxford Police Explorer program. This is a local educational opportunity for youths aged 14-20, where they learn the criminal justice system from participating in practical staged events. Kendal decided upon the army for the experience, and to take advantage of all it had to offer.
At the moment, she is in training to become an Internment Reassignment Specialist. Erin says, in layman’s terms, this means “corrections officer.” She will have the experience to work overseas in detention centers run by the United States. Traveling overseas is something young Kendal has always wanted to do. Her long-term career goals still include becoming a detective.
Erin Katzler posted this statement on Facebook along with the picture featured: “We have lived in West College Corner since she (Kendal) was 2-years-old. Since her dad and I didn't grow up here, sometimes we have still always felt like outsiders. Well she is a little homesick now and I was wondering if anybody would be interested in telling her how proud they are that a young member of their community is now serving their country.” Soon after, the post was flooded with re-shares and comments of support. If you would like to show support and technology is not your thing, send a note to P.O. Box 612 or drop off letters or postcards at the Katzler house in College Corner, located at 106 Shidler St. Erin said she would make sure all the messages would be forwarded to Kendal at Fort Leonard Wood.
Personal Note: The Liberty Herald wishes Kendal the best of luck with her future endeavors, and we would also like to say, “Thank you, for your service.”
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