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I am the mother of Spc James Kiehl. I also am ex-military having spent 5 1/2 years in Uncle Sam's Navy. I was stationed in Washington DC with the Commander, Naval Security Group, Naval Security Station, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Courier to the Pentagon, in general I served in the capacity of Naval Intelligence. Having said this I feel it would have been in the Military's best interest to have told not only the primary-kin, but the parents of the men and women who gave their lives in war. This would help put closure on their grief as well. Speaking from experience that I never would have dreamed possible, I have not yet truly grieved, why you ask; I still have not been informed of MY Son's death. I cannot ask my daughter-in-law Jill about this as all the posted comments insure that she would not/could not recount what the military had told her. I feel that either Randy or I might have/could have been moral/emotional/military support for her during this time. James had two sets of parents who loved him dearly Myself & Ed Howland his step-father, Randy & Jane Kiehl his step-mother. When he went to stay with his father, as all son's do; I was not always allowed to speak with him as I allowed him to do with his father. Be that as it may, I have always/will always love and miss my BIG boy that was a HERO not only in my eyes but everyone else's if all these messages are true. I wish to Thank Each and Every One of You that have sent condolences to me and my family. I also would like to send my Prayers and God Speed to all the Families of those who lost, have sent and will send their loved ones into this horrific war that we have named: Operation Iraqi Freedom.

42 posted on 04/01/2004 6:04:32 AM PST by Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland (A Military Veteran & Mother of a Lost Hero.)

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

I have always/will always love and miss my BIG boy that was a HERO not only in my eyes but everyone else's if all these messages are true.

Mrs. Kiehl-Howland, your son is definitely a hero. We salute you and we grieve with you in your loss. This was a loss for all of us. We are thankful and grateful for your service and the service and sacrifice of your son. May God bless you richly.

43 posted on 04/01/2004 6:10:54 AM PST by Texas2step (<><)

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

Words cannot convey our sorrow for your lose, or our gratitude to your son, our hero.

God Bless you posting here.

45 posted on 04/01/2004 6:21:31 AM PST by boxerblues

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

Prayers and Sympathy for you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. Your son died fighting for our Country. As he is a hero to you, he is one to us as well. Any man who will lay down his life for this Country deserves a special place in Heaven.

46 posted on 04/01/2004 6:29:03 AM PST by Solson (Always remember when you are on top of the world , that the earth rotates every 24 hrs.)

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

God bless you ma'am.

47 posted on 04/01/2004 6:37:14 AM PST by Mr. Lucky

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

I grieve for the loss of your brave young son,Spc James Kiehl.Our nation lost a hero,your loss is beyond expression.I wish I could ease the pain.May God be with you and your family as you mourn your loss.

48 posted on 04/01/2004 6:51:24 AM PST by MEG33 (John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security!)

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

It is my honor to be allowed to say thank you to you and your family from the bottom of my heart. God bless James.

49 posted on 04/01/2004 6:53:02 AM PST by Terry Mross

To: Carol Ann Kiehl-Howland

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

50 posted on 04/01/2004 7:42:27 AM PST by gogeo (Short and non offensive)

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