Family with Son in Iraq Supports President's Decision (Walker Family Prays Daily for Son)

NBC 4 (D.C. affiliate) ^ | 4/14/04 | Unknown

[Coop]

BELTSVILLE, Md. -- A family from Beltsville, Md., with a son fighting in Iraq says no matter the danger, even to their son, they understand the need to keep troops in that country.

Lamont Brown, 22, is a specialist with the U.S. Army has been in Iraq since February. Tuesday night after watching the president's speech, Robin and Lawrence Walker said they agreed with the decision not to remove U.S. troops.

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[Coop]

A heartbreaking situation for any family, but their resolve is impressive.

[Coop]

An additional story of families staying the course.

[rhombus]

It's nice to see the resolve but I wish the media would stop using these families. We're going to hear resolve and we're going to hear bitterness and apology demands. People who suffer such terrible losses are emotional and twisting that emotion for whatever reason is shameless.

[Coop]

I agree with you, but since the media constantly parades the 9/11 anti-Bush widows around I am at least comforted to see some voices from the other side.

[Trust but Verify]

I get tears in my eyes every time I read these stories. I am immensly proud of our soldiers and their families for their bravery and patriotism.

[Coop]

Indeed!

[AgThorn]

God bless the Brown family. My second son, both of which were in this war in Iraq for from 10 to 12 months each, has now returned to me. I hope and pray that the Brown's offspring is also returned safely.

I stood by my president then and now and if I would have lost one of my son's I would presume to still have stood by him for what we are trying to do for the preservation of civilization and our way of life.

God bless all those that have given so much for this effort. Thank you Mr and Mrs Brown.

William

[Coop]

And God bless you and especially your sons. Please let them know how much we appreciate their service to our country.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thank you, Coop. I'll post every article that shows America the courage and sacrifice of our military families.

Thank you, AgThorn. Please give your sons a hug from a grateful civilian.

[mystery-ak]

Thanks for the ping.... I agree with this family and I am happy they support the Prez....I guess I should of held news conferences over the past year re Mike!

[F14 Pilot]

Bump!

[bogdanPolska12]

Thank you for your pings Ragtime. How are you my friend.

First and most on behalf of my family in here and in Poland, I would like give you all families who lost their love ones my heartless appreciation and love in time of your grief and sorrow. And for those families, whose love ones are fighting right now, be strong and have faith. Everything will be fine soon. I know how hard it must be for all of you. So please take this little token of appreciation from this simple polish guy to you all dear families of our heroes.

Second and most, God will take care your needs either be in sorrow or in happiness. Have faith and don't give up! We are here for you.

Third and most, Bless you all for sticking with President and Americans of good will who know what this WOT is all about.

Fourth and most, because of sacrifices your love ones are making; I can type this and share my thoughts with you.

God Bless America
Bogdan

[blackie]

God Bless our valiant troops and their families ~ Bump!

We are winning ~ the bad guys are losing ~ trolls, terrorists, democrats and the mainstream media are sad ~ very sad!

~~ Bush/Cheney 2004 ~~

[Coop]

BTTT

[PhilDragoo]

God Bless the Walker family and their son Lamont Brown.

Such courage has preserved America and is changing the world.