SHE SAID....

Marion Pellicano Ambrose

A knight in shining armor! What a picture that evokes. The errant knight on his white steed, off to battle who knows what, for the honor of the lady fair! His code – honor, chivalry, truth and justice. We don’t see many armor clad young men galloping down I95 these days, but that doesn’t mean that the days of chivalry are over. Many men, today, are just as worthy of knighthood as Sir Gawain, Sir Lancelot, and even Sir Galahad! They are the men who jump in to stand up for a friend. They don’t participate in “bashing” others who aren’t

there to defend themselves. They also refrain from the mindless bragging many men

feel necessary when they’ve “scored”. Instead, they speak with fondness and respect for

women. Sure, they may kid around or tease, but in their hearts and in their character, that

respect is evident.

I’ve such men. I happen to be lucky enough to be married to one! I’m happy to say

that I can count a few among my friends as well. Recently, I’ve made a new friend. I’ve

never met him in person, but I’ve gotten to know him through some of my close friends,

through his writing and through his actions on behalf of two of his friends. His name

is Tony Walker. When his friends were verbally attacked, he jumped in to defend and

protect! He’s the loving father of an autistic child and believe me, having a special needs

child is a never ending battle for justice! 

Even though I’ve never met Tony in person, I can tell you that I honestly admire him and

am grateful to be his FB friend and fellow DRL family member. So here’s to the Knights in Shining Armor in our lives today. Here’s to you, Tony!