I just wanted to publicly thank my friends and classmate who gave their lives in Iraq - Jon Edds (2007) and Tim Cunningham (2008); Jon's college roommate Dan L. and his wife Cherise L. currently serving as company commander's in Afghanistan, my dear friend and classmate Ray M. currently serving in Iraq, and the hundreds of other friends and classmates that I had the privilege of serving with both tours in Iraq...
We (Soldiers/service-members) serve for many reasons, for varying lengths of times, and in places and conflicts that we have varying opinions on. We do not determine the validity of where we have been sent, but fulfill our oath to protect the constitution and carry out the lawful orders of the President of the U.S. and the orders of the officers appointed over us.
This is a bittersweet day for me, my time in the Army officially ends on Monday...I'm thankful for those that are willing to continue to make the heavy sacrifices that are currently the norm in our militaries.
And I want to say thank you for the thousands that have thanked me over the past 11 years.
Ultimately we serve to protect our rights and freedoms, to include free enterprise, a capitalistic society that offers opportunity to those willing to risk their blood, sweat, tears, and money to pursue their dreams (people like Eddie) and in the process add value to the lives of many (shareholders). We truly live in a great country.
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