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I called his room tonight and I woke him up. But in just a few seconds he was “with me”. God is answering some prayers and he’s recovering well.

I told him about the freep on Friday nights and he said he thinks the location is right out in front of his ward. Knowing David he’ll be out there, if he’s able.

He said McCain stayed about 10 minutes, thanked him and wished him well. He was very impressed with McCain. And you know David. He told McCain “the sonsabitches shot me”. He said McCain laughed. David now says he’s voting for him, too.

When I called yesterday Teresa answered the phone. I’m sure she’d love to hear from you. David’s mom is already back in Arkansas so Teresa is there now with Brittany. Ms. Phillips, I can give you the number if you want to email me.

My sister told me that several times when he was in Germany he’d choke up when he’d say, “The guy saved my life.”

Pvt. Hutchison visited him in Germany, they were on the same transport, and David thanked him for saving his life. Hutchison replied, “Just doing my job, Tops”.

When the RPG hit the Humvee it knocked Hutchison on top of David. He immediately started giving David first aid. David asked him if he was okay. Hutch told him he’d been hit in the leg. David told him “Take care of yourself.”

Hutch replied, “You’re worse off than I am, Tops.”

For those who don’t know, David is with a Reserve unit out of Arkansas but was transferred to the Bryan, Texas unit. When I learned Private Hutchison was from Texas I told my sister, “Hey, you can’t go wrong when you’re ridin’ with them Texas boys.” Me being from Houston, you know.

Sorry for the long post.

God bless these men!