Compassion: Food for thought, Part 2 Published Dec. 8, 2008 By Chaplain, Lt. Col. Randall Kitchens Peterson Air Force Base Chapel PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- As Air Force Space Command focuses on compassion during the month of December, here are a few key points to consider, both now and all year round. - Compassion: Sympathy for the suffering of others with a desire to help. - Do you know any wounded warriors or their families? There is sometimes a tendency to ignore or forget our wounded warriors and their families. Compassion is what stops us from ignoring or forgetting them. - Do you know anyone sick, homeless, hungry, hurting or lonely? Often, we want to ignore or pretend there is nothing we can do. Compassion prompts us to acknowledge with respect and offer help or assistance where we can. - Especially during this holiday season, take the time to engage that person we work with or around who is hurting or lonely. Compassion prompts us to care for our fellow Airmen and service members who are having a hard time. We may be the only person who engages and that can make a difference.