Soldiers

I am thankful to our troops who sacrifice so much to defend our country. I just now, over a year later, found this website that took pictures of Ryan and his troop returning home from Iraq. This organization, Maine Troop Greeters, takes pictures of soldiers coming home from their tour of duty when they first set foot on American soil. The pictures are priceless. The unity and friendship between the soldiers, the line of citizens waiting to shake the hands of those who were serving their country, and the happy faces of the returning soldiers; priceless. I can’t look at these pictures without tears because all of the emotions and feelings behind the pictures come back to me. My patriotism has forever been changed. I never took the time to think of how many people are affected by the war. It is not only the soldier but it includes their spouses, children, family, friends, coworkers etc. Even though it was a hard year having Ryan in Iraq, I am grateful for the experience so that I can somewhat understand the sacrifice, loneliness, and fear that soldiers and their family go through for our country. Thanks again to my dad, Ryan, Roger, Ryan's cousin Stewart, and many more for their service.




And for old times.... when he finally reached Utah! I was so happy


If you would like to see the website: http://mainetroopgreeters.smugmug.com/Troop-Pictures-2008/May-2008/May-23-2008-930-AM/5006607_Eonk5#300291038_XEwvz