kit for instance the lynn vale cigars she wanted to know about talking to strangers is this something that french people do well on a majority. people in particular impact and the- and the a little this. or but let's be think top district is busy and so. don't do it there was another from kimberly thomas and she to know what they're minute say. but every. well this is the. beginning of the- in. what are wee people but it's certainly true when you say goodbybye to keep you have to goododbye to each and every that's in room you've been interacting i don't know if i agree with you fall i find so hello and country going there's the hands there's the kissing lobbies as it's called here but don't worry we'll get to all of that in an upcoming french connection and keep in mind that the french being french they love to break their own rules but they know how to do it so if you're going to break the rules. just know what you're doing well that wraps up for this extended edition of french connection thanks so much for watching don't forget if you have any other questions about france or the fre

>> everyone you talk to in vale is going to tell you the same thing, you know, that they're going to miss that laugh and that smile and that joking. ♪ >> captain douglas lynnassistant when he joined the national guard at 47. last summer he took his daughter on a cross country journey. he loved road trips. >> he was text me, i'm almost there, get ready, i'm taking you somewhere. he'd just go for a drive, go to the beach, go to a museum, go to a park. >> every week we had a tradition as a family to spend time together. we'd turn off the phone and we would have family activities and doug always made it fun. >> it is good advice for other families to appreciate those moments. >> yeah if you're going to plug into anything plug into your family because they're all that matters. family is all that matters. and love. and the last words we said to my brother was that we loved him and we always would. and and that we would be okay. >> wow. a reminder of what's important in the midst of one of the greatest challenges we've ever faced. that's our program for tonight. for all of us at nbc news, thank you for joining us, i'm lester holt in new york, please take care of