Hi. I am Brian's Dad, and really appreciate the support and caring that I am seeing on this site. I wanted to note that this poem, It's the Soldier, was given to me by Brian as a present when he was home on leave last Christmas. It obviously meant a lot to him, it means a lot to me, and the family has been trying to get it read every chance we can, including at his funeral in April. God Bless ALL the troops around the world. They are each as precious as our Brian was to us.
Sir, words escape me at this moment as I try to express to you my heartfelt condolences to you, for your loss.
As I read more about your son, I realise that his passing is also our loss. America has lost a fine son.
Sir, I would also like to take this opportunity to compliment you on the way you have raised your sons. You did an excellent job! Fine boys! I have 4 children and know what a difficult job it is to raise children in this day and age, who do not become indoctrinated with the leftist agenda.
You sir, are a Hero of mine.
God bless you and keep you in this time of mourning.
My prayers and appreciation go out to you and your family.
Thank you so much.
I cannot tell you the depth of emotions I feel upon reading this thread about Brian. Profound gratitude for his courage and commitment, overwhelming grief for his loss, tentative hope for victory over terrorism because of patriots like Brian are just a few.
Thank you for sharing his last email with us. Anyone can see from by words what a fine young man he was. I'm in agreement with Ms. Ponzi when she says we must redouble our efforts to produce more like him.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. May God bless and comfort your family.
Thank you for raising a fine son.
Even though your heart must be breaking, rest assured that you did the right thing in instilling in him a love of country and a devotion to duty.
May God continue to comfort you and your family.
RnMom, please "ping" the gang. I can hardly see, there is this wet stuff in my eyes.