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I read this on facebook and it hit home. I am in no way playing down the roles of other MOS’s in the military but there is just something special about those who volunteer for Infantry. I have a special place in my heart for my 11bravos… Take Luck Sons. Infantrymen have a pride and arrogance [...] The Iraq war is over. I hope for good but I have my lingering fears that my grandchildren may have to return and finish something we have failed to. Experts say its time. We did a good thing and the Iraqi people will flourish. I hope they are correct. I worry about the [...] On the morning of 9-11-2001 I woke up to “The World Trade Center got hit by a Plane.” I stopped to watch a minute or two of the news then went on to make breakfast and get my kids off to school… shortly after they were gone I laid down with my husband to [...] This morning we left bright and early to make the 3 hour drive to Stillwater, OK to pay our respects to Spc. Jordan Morris I will admit this was fear on my part about going. I had not attended a funeral since Micheal’s let alone a Military funeral. About 45 minutes down the [...] I read the facebook status of one of my combat sons last night and knew there would be bad news this morning. I never imagined how bad. He expressed his anger but like the honorable soldier he is never broke opsecs. I read the headline first thing this morning and my heart shattered. [...] Every once in awhile someone will mention something in passing and it will set me off on one of my “missions”. Recently while talking to one of the most amazing Marine wives I know she mentioned that a recently widowed lady asked that only an “Official DoD photograph” be taken of her husband’s return to [...] If you have been reading the news you know there has been a bunch of people up in arms over the director of the Houston Memorial cemetery asking that religion not be invoked by volunteers at funeral services. Seems once again our Fallen are being used as political props.. this time by the Christian Right.. [...] To The Zanowick family, You are not alone.. we will be here to help you carry this heavy burden and to remember you dear sweet Paul. He will not be forgotten, nor will you. Miamisburg, Ohio (WDTN) – Tuesday afternoon, the Zanowick family found a peaceful refuge on the back porch of their Miamisburg home. [...] June 8th, 2011 | Category: Military Stories | 2 comments
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake On Feb 24th 2008 two men in Class A Army uniforms knocked on my door.. my son David called me to tell me they were there, I had been [...] There is no cost and no where to have to be. It takes a moment in your day to stop.. remember those who have given their lives for your freedoms and light a candle to keep their bright memories alive and glowing. From the Warfront to the Homefront Foundation Inc. presents |
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