The first soldier from Midland has died in Iraq. Wallace has the story. The only thing I can add is a comment after seeing this in his post:
First Lady, Laura Bush was in town visiting her Mother, and made a point to visit Mrs. Munoz at her home. About all I can add is that my heart is heavy with grief and sadness for Roberts family. My heart having been through this before with comrades, personal friends and loved ones some 30+ years before in another time and place.
My boy comes home Friday. Mrs. Munoz’ son will never come home. Can you understand how grateful I am?
I can most certainly understand how grateful you are. Today our installation had another memorial for soldiers killed in my husband’s battalion. I thank God daily that my husband is still on this earth. No matter if he spends more than a year over there, no matter if I’m not receiving emails or phone calls. I know he’s on this earth somewhere – and as long as that is the case, I’m blessed and have no reason to complain.
Comment by Shannon — April 7, 2004 @ 7:48 pm