November 4, 2009

This is the stuff I want to tell my grandkids about

Posted: 01:29 PM ET
A new poll shows Romney up front in Iowa.
A new poll shows Romney up front in Iowa.

Just wanted to update you all on my son,s status, here are a couple of pics as well as a letter that was just written to me

It states as follows:

"Mom I am well do not worry about me, I love my friends here and I love my missions which I finally started. I am very proud to be doing what Im doing. Sorry I have not got a chance to write, things have been crazy here. I'm a 50 cal gunner and a driver now.

When you roll out on a convoy all the other soldiers and marines look at you like you are some kind of HERO. 90% of the people on the post will never even go out of the front gate like I do on a DAILY basis. I miss my home, I miss my family and my dogs, Arizona in general and yes, I miss my wife. This place is not that bad, time is going by fast. This is the stuff I want to tell my grandkids about, disgruntled old veteran suits me just fine. Thank you for sending packages, I really could use some more wet wipes and I loved those white grape juice drinks.

Love,
Cory
(Camp Leatherneck)"

- Angela Gaffner

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Louann   November 6th, 2009 10:19 am ET

Wow, Mom must be so rough having your son over there. Where can I send him some more juice or anything he likes and can have there. Thank him for serving our country. I will keep you all in thoguhts and prayers. How long before he can come home?

My email is motorcrossmom88@aol.com

Take Care

edward c henderson   November 10th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Regarding the Fort Hood shootings: I believe it would be a fitting tribute to coin the following phrase for our nation: "REMEMBER FORT HOOD". This phrase would be inline with the other famous phrases of our country's history (REMEMBER TO ALAMO; REMEMBER THE MAINE)

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