My nephew, adopted from Korea,

[Staph]

and now serving overseas in the U.S. military, just posted this on Facebook. I could not be prouder!

I usually keep my opinions off social media, but the continued racism against Black Americans is disturbing and disheartening. As a non-black/non-white American, I believe that we are all responsible for ending racial hate. We cannot continue denying that systemic racism exists. We cannot continue denying that brutality against Black Americans exists. I pray for an end to racial violence. I pray that my children can be raised in a loving environment that truly embraces all races and cultures. I pray...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. He sounds like a very fine, thoughtful and brave young man, my dear Staph!

Congrats to you both!

This is a beautiful and thoughtful bit of prose, certainly worthy of being read far and wide.

[Staph]

2. His parents are staunch Democrats, involved in the local party.

My nephew flirted with the Republican party in his early military career, under the influence of other young idiots. But since marriage and fatherhood, he's gone back to his childhood roots.

I like to think that I had a bit of influence in that change to sensibility, but I give all the credit to my sister and her husband. They didn't push him to change, they simply continued to set the good example of caring for all the world. Fatherhood can cause a change of heart in those who were well raised.

And thanks for your good words!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. That's very kind of you......thank you for your good words!

[MLAA]

4. Well done, Nephew!

[FM123]

5. Bravo Nephew!

[hamsterjill]

6. You have every right to be proud!

Please send him a hug from me.

[pnwmom]

7. Good for him! Wise words from a thoughtful young man.

[GulfCoast66]

8. The words of a real patriot. Serving his nation in the most conspicuous way now.

But you can be assured he will continue to serve when no longer in uniform.

Your family must be rightly proud of the young man you all raised.