Thursday, September 17, 2009
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Ryan's mom, Sherrie, and the rest of his family came in for the Battalion Memorial... in honor of Ryan and Benjamin Kopp, two soldiers we lost this last deployment. Donnie was an escort to Sherrie and her family while they were in town. The night before the memorial, we all went out to dinner at Carrabba's. It was really great talking with Sherrie and getting to know her. Donnie and I definitely plan to keep in touch!
The memorials are always very difficult, especially when they do role call... and the lost soldier obviously doesn't answer. It has me in tears every time.
The Ranger Memorial
It was very difficult to see Ryan's name added. It's definitely a hard hit to the entire unit... these men are all so close and loyal. It takes my breath away to see them travel from all over the country and world to attend these ceremonies.
RLTW!!!!!
(Rangers Lead The Way)
