When I watch Band of Brothers, the bit that makes me cry the most is the narration at the end, telling us how they lived out their lives, going back to jobs on the railroad, or as taxi drivers or teachers. A lot of them went on to care for others or teach.

I reminds you that they were - or are - all very real people who never really felt like heroes. Their modesty and their humility should be an example to us all.

I'm sorry you lost your friend, hon; hopefully the money raised will help others with her condition.