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Letter from Capt. Joseph Lyon, commander of B Co., 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, in Ar Ramadi, Iraq Dear Family and Friends, I find myself sitting in front of a computer trying to find the words to say thanks. Maybe if I word it with grandure, it will be felt deeper. Propably not. So a simple "thanks" to everyone in the military community back home as well as all the citizens of the great state of Florida. We have been overwhelmend with the level of support, especially the holiday season, displayed by the citizens of Florida. I have tried, in what little free time I have, to respond to each letter, each package, each gift that was sent to our soldiers. I had to go automated during the holidays as I could not keep up with the responses. We were able to slow down combat operations enough to allow each soldier a little time to relax on Christmas. This deployment has been long and difficult to say the least. The "BUSHMASTERS" of B/1-124 Infantry are hanging tough. We have accomplished so much and all for good reason. We have faced many dangers and continue to show good will to the people of Iraq. The level of maturity that our soldiers display sets us apart from everyone around us. It is the daily "grind of good" that we keep pouring into the people of Ar Ramadi. Many do not understand how we can fight one minute and hand out school equipment the next. There is no question that our soldiers are tired. We are all tired. One thing is for sure... we all are focused on our current mission and will not loose sight during the time we are planning our return. We cannot and will not loose focus of our mission. Our mission is not over until we return safely to our family and friends. Until that day... Captain Joseph Lyon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
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