Families welcome home 2nd Brigade

Ft. Drum Blizzard Online ^ | Nov 1, 2007 | By Hannah M. Hayner

[SoldierDad]

I’m not in the least bit surprised. I thank God these cretins were not around during the Revolutionary or Civil Wars.

[SoldierDad]

I will assuredly do so. Thank you for the support you’ve given to our troops.

[Marine_Uncle]

I salute your son’s service and thank God he now can get a break home with family and friends. The ToD was no cakewalk.

[SoldierDad]

Many thanks for your support. I know that their mission was difficult. The 2nd BCT/10th Mountain suffered 52 casualties over 15 months. Prayers for the families of those lost.

[Marine_Uncle]

Your son’s boots and my nephew’s boots most probably hit the same spots on the dusty roads and FOB many a time as they performed their missions in the triangle of death area over a three year span. I on a pesonal level can share in your relieve at this point. What a grand feeling it is to see them march into the receiving areas upon their returns to this blessed land.

[SoldierDad]

It would be if I could be there. Unfortanately we’re on the West Coast and could not take the time from work to be there. We are there in spirit.

[Marine_Uncle]

"We are there in spirit."
I know what you mean. I missed my nephew's second coming home.