JUST WAITING FOR A DATE

Dear Gabe,

The excitement is just building over at the unit boards as the families are starting to prepare for the homecoming.  I'm so jealous reading about the many planned events, jealous because I won't be there at the hangar holding up a banner as your plane taxi's in.  Do you think they can make a stop over here in Colorado?  Just a short one...

But you know what, having you back in the good ole USA is good enough for me.  Its time to pass the baton off to someone else, I'm ready to turn over the watch.  God bless those who will replace you and your buddies.  God watch over them, and give their families the strength to endure for they are about to embark on a very difficult journey for both those in harms way and those who wait behind.

Be safe son, be always alert and come home soon.  Love you with all my heart,

Mom~