In My Own Words

CPT Patrick D. McGrail wrote a book dealing with deployment of a parent. Please click this link As Close As the Moon and check out the story behind the book. There is a link to purchase if you are interested. I know it’s a book I want to own, so I’ve already ordered my copy!

You may ask “What does making memories with the Grandkids have to do with supporting our troops?” Well, if you read on, you will see just exactly what I mean. We have several Warriors who enjoy homemade cookies. I haven’t had the wherewithal to send much lately, nor to bake cookies in any quantity at [...]

Cpl. Farrell Gilliam, age 22, was wounded January 5, 2011 when he stepped on an IED during a dismounted patrol in Afghanistan. He lost both legs above the knee, his right arm was shattered and is missing a six-inch length of bone, and he suffered severe traumatic wounds to his abdomen and chest (in medical [...]

As I was going through some files searching for a particular document for our Title I Self-Monitoring, I came across this e-mail letter from one of our adopted Warriors that I had printed out in December 2007.  I thought it begged to be shared.  I can’t help but wonder if he feels the same way [...]