Spc. Samantha M. Colon, a human resource specialist in the 7222th Medical Support Unit, gives a hug to a child at the Chester Jordan Elementary School on Sept. 11, 2012 in El Paso, Texas. Colon, a native of Daytona, Fl., is one of more than 50 Soldiers with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program who attended the September 11th Commemorative Program to honor those who sacrifice themselves to protect the people of America both home and abroad. BOSS honors American heroes with little Patriots 120911-A-WO769-510

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