Happy Military Appreciation Month! I am recognizing someone in my life associated with the military everyday in the month of May. Today, I am recognizing the fabulous,Cavalry Scout Spec.  Ian Cavanaugh. Where do I start? Ian came into my life when he befriended my oldest son Terrance. He gave Terrance a gentle nudge and encouraged him to wrestle. They were in 7th grade. We had just moved from Virginia and my surfer son was lost in the cornfields of Illinois. Terrance is shy. That single act sent Terrance on a different trajectory that ultimately lead to him playing football in college. Ian was a staple in our lives when my kids were young, so much so that my dog, Spladle, is named after his favorite wrestling move. My son wrestled 177 and Ian wrestled 145- but every time they hit the mat in my basement, Ian would patiently spar…