Flora, I AM Willy T.s mother and I can assure you that reading the Canoneer 4's account of his meeting with him sounds true to form. He loves his job and his men and he has always been a reader. He has the greatest respect for their willingness to serve and follow his directions. If this sounds too smarmy for some folks, well I just say you cannot possibly imagine how deep his devotion is. On the other hand, when he was a child, I had a hard time getting him to clean up his room. I am anxiously awaiting the time when he and his battalion return home and I have the chance to count 10 fingers/10 toes and know that he is safe once more. Until then, God keep them 'under the shadow of his wing.' (Psalms)
It is so good to "meet" you, FloridaMom! I have kept your son in my prayers and will continue to do so. Every so often I venture out to the traffic median on Rte. 60 near my home and tie a few more yellow ribbons around the trees for young men I've heard about or met and for all of our brave soldiers & marines.
My hope is that the ribbons will remind busy people of the sacrifices our Troops are making and that they will offer up prayers for them and their families.
There is a ribbon out there for your son.