Sorry it took me so long to reply, 3D-JOY. I had to get a hold of our mutual friend, who is close to Derrick's mom. Here is what I learned:
Derrick's parents are going to go out to Leavenworth to meet him 4th week of May, and are not sure how long the exit process will take and whether they will have to wait another day, etc; so any plans for greeting them at the airport (don't know -- probably Baltimore-Washington) when they return are up in the air.
United American Patriots (UAP), who helped with Sgt Miller's case, wants to hold a reception for him which they will organize. They have not yet announced.
His mother wants to hold a reception for family and close supporters in the Frederick, MD area in the summer.
Both UAP and the family want to wait for Derrick to return home, become acclimatized, and have a say in what arrangements will be made.
Thank you for the ping!
Pls keep in the loop.
Would love to tell his parents “Thank You” for raising a wonderful young American man.
Been a Walter Reed volunteer for quite awhile and my respect for our military is through the roof.
To see a member of our military get abused is beyond the pale.
Thank you for remembering that I wanted to be notified.
I will keep watching for news.
Hope it turns out to be when I am in the neighborhood.