Originally Posted by valentine,Oct 26 2006, 12:56 PM

Unless you have a child who has chosen this type of career, it is hard to describe the emotions or to explain why every morning, you check the computer to see how many sons/daughters will not be coming home and how it breaks your heart for someone's mother whose child is not coming home again. Yet, I take comfort in knowing this is what he's chosen and it means a great deal to him to serve the United States of America in the Army. He knows we love him and that we are proud of who he is and what he does.

Originally Posted by valentine,Oct 27 2006, 05:26 PM

Lainey, sometimes I get too emotional and perhaps share a little tmi. Thanks for sharing your sentiments, though. I do love this kid soooooooooo much that I'm afraid my heart will just

Originally Posted by Spokes Man,Oct 27 2006, 04:43 PM

Very well said, and I definitely know how you feel. I'm so proud to be the parent of a U.S. Soldier, but so afraid of what could happen to him in the blink of an eye. My heart swells with pride at the sight of our Flag, and breaks everytime I see a soldier's empty boots by his rifle. The price we pay for our freedom.