April 27, 2004

Cousins in combat

J.R. and Andrew
This is totally cool! My husband was at his mom's house last night. She had received a picture of his 3rd cousin J.R. who is in Iraq with 1st BN 151 CAV. Guess who's right in front him? My cousin Andrew! Scott thought it looked like Andrew, and zoomed in on the name tag -- and it is him -- they're in the same troop! It's a small world. Anyway, I don't know J.R. very well, but I love my cousin Andrew. He has worked as a sheriff's deputy, but he's always wanted to be in the military. He's in the National Guard now. Even though I'm worried about him, I know that he's over there doing what he's always wanted to do. And I'm really proud of him. :) He represents to me all those who are out there serving our country. I'm proud of all of them and grateful to them for all they do and sacrifice.

Posted by 2Flower at April 27, 2004 09:21 PM
Comments

WOW, that is too cool. I have a few of friends over in Iraq. It makes waiting for them to come home safe so much more personal than just watching it on TV.

Posted by: stephanie, daniels_mommy at April 28, 2004 07:48 AM

That's an amazing coincedence!! Wow!! :-D

Posted by: pam at April 28, 2004 02:16 PM

May God bless your cousin and all of our troops. :)

Posted by: Susan at April 28, 2004 08:42 PM