[Wneighbor]

Guess what was on my front porch when I got home from the meeting this morning?

And I didn't even have time to open it because we were having a luncheon for our retiring dean up here at the school so I just had to grab the package and run. But, there are only 2 instructors here that aren't veterans. So, since I was in the company of vets I decided a photo with me, the vets and the package was in order.

and G'nad, the guy on the far right is a retired Marine. The other 4 guys are retired Air Force. (we do have an Air Force base in this town)

So, I opened the package. some tears. I was not the only one hushed and solemn. And here it is:

[RMDupree]

How lovely! *tears*

[HairOfTheDog]

I got mine too! I am so excited!

Mine flew June 26th it says, over task force headquarters... Are they all the same? Or did others fly over a different part of the base on different days? Might be interesting to compare. I am all sweaty dirty now from mowing, but I am going to get cleaned up and try to figure out how to photograph it. You know.... 2J... I think we, you really, should tell this story to the forum in a thread. I think the story to tell is that they are grateful and support back home really matters to them.

2J - thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to do this for those guys! - Let them know how pleased and grateful we are for their service and sacrifice, and that I marvel that they would want to thank us for our little token of support. I will remember this and them, always.

[SuziQ]

we do have an Air Force base in this town)

I just remember my brother was stationed there at one time in the early 70's!!

I'm so glad you were with those guys when you opened the box! What a thrill for you AND them!