Talk about a small world. YOU were the one. I apologize for my poor crowd estimating ability. I do remember they kept us well away on that eastern side of the memorial. I had no idea there had been that much planning, but I do remember being mad enough to be there. Oh, my son, who had just finished basic and AIT, was with me. He's now an Infantry Ranger Captain stationed in Kirkuk.
BTW, you did a good job of giving the drill commands. Welcome home.