[Wolfstar]

President Bush shakes the hand of Marine Corporal Anthony Gower after presenting him with a Purple Heart today. Gower, a Pittsburgh native, is recovering from injuries received in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The President hugs Molly Sloan, mother of Captain Stephen "Kyle" Sloan, while visiting the captain and his family. Other members of the family include Sloan's wife, Courtney (L), 10-month-old son Samuel, and father, Carlos (R). Sloan is recuperating from injuries suffered during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

GWB shakes hands with Sgt. Jacob Knospler of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, as the Marine's 10-month-old daughter Jahna sleeps next to him. Knospler is recovering from injuries suffered while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

[Theresawithanh]

Wonderful pics, Wolfstar, glad you posted them! I love the ones of President Bush with the military, and the last one, with the Sargeant and his little daughter, is so sweet!