Posted on 09/17/2009 1:45:04 PM PDT by thedailyjabber
If any know this soldier, it would be nice to let him know so many thinks his actions are well appreciated, not only by his fellow soldiers, but by everyone who has read this.
We received this email via email and wanted to share with everyone. It really makes the term "Home Sweet Home" mean alot more. I hope the picture will go through for you - of this Army soldier in Iraq with his tiny 'plot' of grass in front of his tent. It's heartwarming! Lord keep them Safe.
Here is a soldier stationed in Iraq , stationed in a big sand box. He asked his wife to send him dirt ( U.S. soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass grow beneath his feet... When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American soil -- to bring them good luck.
(Excerpt) Read more at thedailyjabber.com ...
Gives a whole new meaning to ‘The grass is always greener’. ;-)
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If I’m not mistaken that photo goes back to 2003/2004 in Iraq.
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