The soldier
I know this guy. He’s American, but he’s one of the cool ones.
This morning he said goodbye to his friends, his family, his house, his town, and left for a year. In just over a month he’ll be on a plane to Afghanistan. After 15 years in the U.S. Reserves, this is his third deployment.
It’s one thing to read about the war in Iraq or the mission in Afghanistan; to mourn a loss, celebrate a victory, or debate the purpose of it all.
It’s another thing entirely to hug a friend before he dons his gear, packs up his weapons and heads to the Middle East. Listening to the Star Spangled Banner at a hockey game the other day meant a little more than usual.
Thanks for what you do, Joe. Come home safe.
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