Daniel, thanks for the kind comments, words of encouragement & the 'friend invite'. (Still getting used to how all that works on a website such as this, not sure exactly what happens on the website when one accepts someone as a friend ?) Update-wise, we received word through my sons' wife that he has arrived at his base in Iraq (will leave out the location as I am just cautious about all the info unintentially given out on this site). He was able to make a call to her shortly after his arrival. So now we are working on some care packages and letters to him. We know he will have great opportunity to learn much and we look forward to the day he can make the return trip home and tell us about some of his 'adventures'. His wife will arrive from CA here in N./Central Idaho in a few days, she will be living with us most of time while he is deployed. We really love her so we are looking forward to having the time with her, and of course it makes for even better communication with Thomas. The next time she or we get a phone call from him we will ask if he knows your son. Thanks again, Ron

well , my son has done it.. it's been tough but i know he is a much better ma nfor it. He gets pinned on mar 13th and goes to 29 palms on the 14th. we will be going to see him on the 12th.. lots of luck to you and yours..
Jim.
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You've got quite a handsome young man there Daniel! Enjoyed looking at the pictures. This is the first I've been on your page.