[Jemian]

he young soldier's mother, Sarah, was indignant at the letter's talk of Iraq war casualties. "If our son has to go to Iraq, and is killed, it's something we are ready to sacrifice for freedom, and so is he."

I can understand what Sarah feels. My son just joined the army.

[PigRigger]

"I can understand what Sarah feels. My son just joined the army."

When I put my children to bed we pray for God to be with our troops, we pray for their safety and for God to give them strength. When I am with my children and we see a young man or women dressed in uniform we go out of our way to thank them and shake their hand.

My children will know who the real hero's are in this nation.

I know his service, and what is required of him, must be very frightening to think about. Yet I hope you find great pride in his desire to serve our country. The noblest thing one can do is to put one's life on the line for others.

The pride I feel when I meet and speak with these men and women is overwhelming.

If one day my children decide to enlist, I will be filled with anxiety. However, I will be comforted in knowing that there will be millions supporting and praying for them.

[Mr. Silverback]

Thank your son for his bravery. Freepmail me his address if you would, I'd be glad to write to him.