Most of you know that John is the Rear Detachment Commander for the 321st EN BN out of Boise. Well, they got very sad news yesterday. 3 of their men were killed and 2 were wounded. He spent most of yesterday notifing the families (something he absolutely didn't like doing).He did a press conference today and this picture is the picture posted at the Idaho Statesman website (that's probably illegal to link here, huh?? - actually I saved the pic to my computer and then uploaded from there - is that any different?)... anyway all of the TV stations were there and he had to answer all of the questions. I believe it will be airing later today.
He just called me and said that we (the family) probably wouldn't see him very much in the next 4 days. I feel very sad for the families, and the young widow. You can see the sadness in John's eyes in this picture. No, today is not a good day.
Click Here for the whole story that is being released on the Idaho Statesman Homepage.
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Shandy, there is no easy road for you or John to travel with this responsibility.
Looking at his eyes in this photo, breaks my heart.
But I also know that John will bring some measure of peace to the families who have suffered THE ultimate loss.
And I know YOU, Shandy, will be there to give John the love and support he needs to do what he must do.
Peace and Grace
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