I know I have the best job in the world! They're dedicated, loyal, and hard working... just too cute to keep to myself.

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My heart is just broken over this. I feel so much sadness and grief over the loss of innocent lives to such a heinous crime. For 4 years my home was Ft Hood and I still have many friends there. The fallen soldiers were from all over the country but they were a part of Ft Hood's family. SPC Velez was in my husband's brigade. I did not know her personally but to think an expectant mother who had to re-deploy only a month early tears me apart inside. It's hard to keep your head up when you know the heartache families and friends are experiencing. The world grieves with them..as it should be. This processing center at Ft Hood is a great place for those coming and going into theatre. Soldiers meet one another and relate. As a young military wife, I served many cups of coffee to those soldiers coming and going. I stopped going there when Greg didn't come back home to me.

Death is too common for the military and it should not happen by the hands of one of our own on our soil. Whatever the motives for these shootings we must remember that it was the actions of one man - not a state, not an organization, not a race, and not a religion. This individual will face the consequences of his terrible actions.

I pray for continued comfort for all of the families. I pray for safety of all military and their families. God be with all of you. You pay the price of freedom for this country. Stay strong .You are not alone. You are not forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Greg...take care of them.

I am a Fallen Soldier.
Served my Country, just my family's sacrifice.
My name is listed with the others,
husbands, wives, sons and daughters
who fought for your freedom, it came with the same price.
To my family, I miss you too.
In the quiet hours when you feel alone
Just remember I always thought of you
and dreamed of coming home.
At the Memorial, I'll be there with you
Helmet, guns and boots and the sound of the guns salutes.
Tears of sorrow and eulogy
You loved so much, but I hope you're proud of me.
To my Country, for whom I served
I hope for those who did not know me
Enjoy your freedom for which you deserve
But please remember my family who paid for your freedom,
they paid the ultimate price.

Hooah-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl4HjwQ77XM

My husband died 14 months ago in Iraq. We have a beautiful 3 year old son who means the world to me. Today, I went to a funeral for a friend. Another funeral. I've been to so many since Greg and I married 4 years ago. This funeral was different. My friend was burying her 1 year old son. Her husband died in Afghaniston 7 months ago. He never got to see his son. My friend is dying. She didn't see him run back out of the house when she dropped him off at the sitter. We are close, but I can't help her. I kept my arm around my son and almost broke his arm I was holding him so tight. I could never accept losing both my boys. My son cried out to me that I was hurting him and I would not let go. He was pried from my arms.

Greg is still with me. He lives in our son. I don't want him to grow up because he may have to go to war. But I don't want him to not have the chance to meet a great girl and fall in love. I've been depressed since Greg died. I didn't get to kiss him goodbye. Roadside bombs made sure of that. I hate the war for doing that to me. I needed to say goodbye.

Today I saw my life in my friend and I don't want to lose my sanity. There's no lesson to learn. Just a wake up call to keep my arm around my son and keep him safe. And to help myself be a better mother so Greg will be proud of me.

I have heard TAPS played more than I care to admit. However, this young girl is awesome.

quoted "The song is called il Silenzio. It was written based on TAPS...because TAPS is not really a "song" but a bugle call."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WRoWPhLU2Q