Called to Serve

6/15/03 | ohioWfan

[Soaring Feather]

Lord, may it please be so.....Amen

[dutchess]

What a wonderful update on Eric. It's hard to believe he had just graduated from highschool last year! He and all our deployed men and women remain in my prayers.

[oldcodger]

Thanks for the ping. What an outstanding young man!

May God keep him safe and return him home soon to his loving family.

[ohioWfan]

Thank you, zip!

[goodnesswins]

"For it is because of the sacrifice and dedication of these young women and young men,..."

We are forever indebted to your son, Eric, and all the sons and daughters of all the mothers and fathers who have fought for freedom......

And, we will continue to pray for his safe return....along with the safe return of all of our brave soldiers.

Thanks for sharing, OWF.

[ohioWfan]

Right.

Lots of 3rd ID guys at the same place as Eric is. Some have gone elsewhere. None have come home.

[ohioWfan]

Thanks, bentfeather.

[texson66]

Lord willing, I will soon be able to give my final update on this phase of Eric's military experience, and he will be safely home. Lord, may it please be so...

All I can say is...AMEN! And THANKS to ALL who have served, are serving, and will serve this Nation!

[ohioWfan]

I know, dutchess. All those Senior activities.....graduation, open house, awards ceremonies, concerts.......seem a lifetime away!

[Grampa Dave]

You have a fantastic and honorable son.

Thanks for sharing Eric with all of us!

[ohioWfan]

Amen! May God keep them ALL safe!

[ohioWfan]

Hey......can Eric have you as a Grampa?? He could use a good one like you, since his are both with the Lord now. :o)

[Billie]

What a beautiful, moving post, and the photos of Eric are absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing this with all of us at FR, ohio! Eric is very special to us, as are all our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country right now. They continue to be in our prayers to return home safely, and soon.

[nana4bush]

Thanks so much for this post. What a fabulous young man you have raised. He is so wise beyond his years. May the Lord continue to bless & protect Eric and keep you all strong while he is in harm's way.

[glock rocks]

thanks you for sharing!

prayers for your son, and thanks for his service!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the update on Eric. It's through the connection we have with him and the offspring of other FReepers that's in the military that brings us closer to understanding what is really happening in Iraq and reminds us to pray even more for a safe and successful outcome to the war.

[ohioWfan]

Thank you so much, Billie!

You have been a great inspiration to me to share Eric's experiences so that others can get a personal perspective on the military experience.

It's one thing to pray for 'the troops' and quite another to have specifics, and be reminded that there are thousands of 'Erics' over there with families who miss them so bad it hurts.....

[jwfiv]

Oh, this is so wonderful...thank you, ohioWfan...thank you immensely.

Whatta a boy you've got there...in one person we can see everything that's good about America.

Between yours and today's Finest thread, I'm feeling a little sentimental and weepy and grateful beyond words.

Blessings on you and your lad...)

[Iowa Granny]

I pray daily for all the troops still deployed. Eric continues to get 'special mention'.

Thank you for this moving update, and God Bless your family.

[ohioWfan]

Thank you for your prayers.