OhioWfan, you have a son who I know you feel very proud of, as you should. What a handsome boy he is! I know that there are bitter/sweet feelings that must overwhelm you one after the other. May God Bless you and Eric and keep him safe. He will be in our prayers daily as we give thanks and ask for the safety of all those people who have given of themselves to provide us with security and freedom. :))
I know that he has just begun, but God's protection for him is one of my deepest felt prayers.