Marlando was nominated by his wife Leah:
My husband has been serving honorably in the Navy for 15 years this month. He has been stationed overseas for the last year and a half. Somehow even with this distance and time difference between us, he still manages to be an amazing father to our three children, and a romantic, engaged husband to me!
He always finds a way to make our day special. This guy has made countless sacrifices for our family and our country; I am honored to be married to him. He is truly our Hero and we can’t wait to have him home again!