Families hit slopes

Liberty’s Snowflex hosts Military Family Day

exhilaration — Tubes provided plenty of fun for guests. Photo credit: Courtney Russo

Exhilaration — Tubes provided plenty of fun for guests. Photo credit: Courtney Russo

Military personnel are on the frontlines every day in order to protect the United States and the freedom of those who live there. Many times, family members of those serving must make sacrifices as well. The Office of Military Affairs celebrated these families by hosting its semiannual Military Family Fun Day at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center (LMSC) Saturday, Sept. 27.

Kathi Edinger, Liberty University’s military outreach coordinator, highlighted the goal of the semiannual event.

“The purpose of this event is to show appreciation to our military members and families who have served or who are serving in the United States Armed Forces,” Edinger said.

The event allowed military members and their families to enjoy theday by tubing and skiing at LMSC.

There were games and activities for younger children as well.

Edinger explained how important it is to celebrate the families of those in the military, because they also have a difficult job.

“Often when the military member deploys or works longer hours, the military spouse becomes dad and mom and keeps the homefront together while their spouse serves our country,” Edinger said. “This special day allows our family members to feel appreciated and know that they are not forgotten.”

Relaxation — Families were able to relax and enjoy the view. Photo credit: Courtney Russo

Relaxation — Families were able to relax and enjoy the view. Photo credit: Courtney Russo

Edinger said the Office of Military Affairs has been hosting this event since fall 2011.

“It’s a special honor for us to serve our military and their families at this event,” Edinger said. “We appreciate each of them for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our freedom.”

Not only did this event allow military members and their families to enjoy LMSC, but it also gave them an opportunity to meet other military families, have conversations with each other and encourage one another.

“It’s such a joy to meet in person so many of the military and their families who attend Liberty University,” Edinger said. “It’s also wonderful to see military families interacting with one another and making new friends.”

According to Edinger, the Office of Military Affairs has held the event twice a year because of the large turnout.

“We are very happy to be able to provide this day twice a year to show our appreciation to those who have and are serving,” Edinger said.

For more information about the Office of Military Affairs and its events around campus, visit liberty.edu/administration/militaryaffairs.

FOLEY is a news reporter

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