The following soldiers are still in the danger zone:

  Eric M. Burgin returned home safely.

1030th Engineering Unit

Tony Biggs	Tim McElyea	Tim Pillion
Adam Reuille	Micah Terry	Edward Woods
Martin Young	Phillip Pridemore

1032nd Transportation Unit

Farron Collier	Perry Collins	Jeffrey Combs
Christina Cook	Rick Cope	Michael Davis
Billy Dillowe	John Fannon	Michael Howard
John Jerrell	Bill McDavid	Dennis McKnight
John Mullins

1031st Engineering Unit

Phillip Adams	Thurman Anderson	Timothy (T.J.) Bayless
George Burgan	James Campbell	Bryan Clinebell
David Collins	Marvin Garrett	(Billy) Clyde Hester
Justin Hill	Renfro Howard	Jonathan Massey
Steve Middleton	Zane Robbins	David Rose
William "Bill" Willis, Jr.	Shane Woodard

Prayer of thanks for their safe return

Thank You Father, for answered prayers. To think of the sacrifice and
the selfless actions and duties of our men and women, and to welcome
them home, is an honor and a privilege for which we give the deepest
thanks and appreciation. Thank You Lord, for giving us the
opportunity to let them know just how much we love and respect "our"
military personnel. Thank You for keeping them safe and returning
them to us. We thank and honor those who are not coming home and
praise them for the ultimate sacrifice they've made in keeping our
country and citizens free and safe. To the young men and women who
honor us with their actions, we honor you with our hearts. Thank You
Father, for our troops, and for their priceless gift of freedom they
give. We give these thanks in Jesus' name. Amen.

- Anonymous by request (written especially
for this site by a local citizen)

Welcome Home Soldier

Welcome home soldier
We finally get to say
You just don't know how good it is
To finally see your face.

Welcome home son
We've missed you more each day
Please let our boy come home safe and soon
is what we'd often pray.

Welcome home brother
You've filled our hearts with pride
The love we have for you right now
is something we just can't hide.

Welcome home soldier,
The journey's been tough and long
But you finally made it back to us,
back home where you belong.

- By Andrea Senter



 

The Soldier is My Friend

I have a friend who may not know or ever call my name,
A friend who may not visit, but I thank them just the same.

My friend is called the soldier who's on duty day and night,
For me to pledge allegiance, they have fought and paid the price.

Where would we be today without the brave hearts who have served,
So we can wave "Old Glory"; so our voices can be heard.

And what would life be like today without the many soldiers,
Who walked into the jaws of death with guns upon their shoulders.

Life would not be as great today, with freedom in our halls,
And we'd live in oppression and great fear would grip us all.

So when you see a soldier you should thank your God above,
For here's someone who represents the greatest gift of love.

And when you pledge allegiance, you should see a uniform,
Of those who walked through battlefields and weathered many storms.

We cannot take for granted what is takes to pay the price,
And be a U. S. Soldier who has made a sacrifice.

And whether they are fighting on the ground or in the air,
Or sailing on the ocean, we can rest assured they're there.

Oh what a peace it is for me to hear the sound of jets,
Of flying Air Force pilots who have bravely passed the tests.

And what a happy feeling when a ship pulls into port,
With smiling Navy Sailors who were holding down the fort.

Then what a sense of pride I have to see in my hometown,
A soldier in the Army who is serving on the ground.

And then there are the soldiers who are training on a team,
They're proud and they're courageous, the United States Marines.

If you have fought a battle or have lived through several wars,
And freed a camp of prisoners, saved a life or fed the poor.

Or if you've volunteered to go to places I've not been,
I salute you, U. S. Soldier, National Guard and Veteran friend.

For you have made the difference in America today,
And when I see the stars and stripes, I see a soldiers face.

A fearless face of courage lined with dignity and truth,
A face with battle scars or an enlisted face of youth.

And whether you are young or old, still serving or retired,
I live my life in debt to you who's walked through many fires.

I sleep in peace at night because you will defend our borders,
To go where you are needed, you will follow any orders.

So thank you, may God bless you and this country you defend,
This land is what it is because the soldier is my friend.

- By: Norma E. Wright, Copyright 2004



I've Got Your Back

I am a small and precious child, my dad's been sent to fight.
The only place I'll see his face is in my dreams at night.
He will be gone too many days for my young mind to keep track.
I may be sad, but I am proud. My daddy's got your back.

I am a caring mother. My son has gone to war.
My mind is filled with worries that I have never known before.
Everyday I try to keep my thoughts from turning black.
I may be scared, but I am proud. My son has got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife with a husband soon to go.
There are times I'm terrified in a way most never know.
I bite my lip, and force a smile as I watch my husband pack.
My heart may break, but I am proud. My husband's got your back.

I am a soldier, serving proudly, and I am standing tall.
I fight for freedom, yours and mine, by answering this call.
I do my job while knowing the thanks it sometimes lacks.

Say a prayer that I'll come home. It's me who's got your back.

-Unknown

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