President George W. Bush and Laura Bush visit Army Staff Sergeant Michael McNaughton of Denham Springs, La., at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Friday, Jan. 17, 2003. Sgt. McNaughton was wounded in Afghanistan Jan. 9, 2003.
President George W. Bush runs with U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael McNaughton, of Denham Springs, La., on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, April 14, 2004. The two met January 17, 2003, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where SSgt. McNaughton was recovering from wounds sustained in Afghanistan. The President then wished SSgt. McNaughton a speedy recovery so that they might run together in the future.
Good memory, snugs! I thought the name was familiar but didn't remember who it was till you posted the older photos. Looks like Sgt. McNaughton made a true friend in Bush, more than a casual acquaintance (as in, they stay in touch).