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FORT LEE, Va. – Proud fathers and jubilant tiara-wearing daughters enjoyed an evening at the Lee Club here Sept. 22 in an event that promoted community resilience and feelings of connectedness.
More than 50 couples participated in the Father-Daughter Dance. Hosted by the Religious Support Office, the activity aimed to create stronger bonds and build family resiliency, according to Chaplain (Maj.) Ryan Mortensen, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade chaplain. The dance was among the spotlight events of the installation’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month observance, conducted under this year’s theme “Connect to Protect.”
“I’m a father myself,” Mortensen said, “and I think we have to be intentional about connecting with our children and significant others. In the military world, it’s easy to get distracted due to deployments, military exercises and work in general. Oftentimes, our families are overlooked. So this (dance) is a wonderful opportunity to be reminded of how special our children are.”
The event featured games, dinner, dancing and the presentation of roses and letters written by the fathers to their daughters. Organizers also arranged for guest princesses to circulate through the venue, adding to the fairytale magic of the evening.
“This is sure to be an event daughters will remember for the rest of their lives,” Mortensen said.
| Date Taken: | 09.22.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2022 13:48 |
| Story ID: | 430097 |
| Location: | US |
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