American Soil
American soil at last.
I'm sitting here in the Bangor, Maine airport terminal. We just came off the plane for a 2-hour layover and were greeted by about 60 folks ranging in age from 6 to 60. The all lined up and shook our hands, thanking us for serving. I responded by thanking them for coming out to support the troops. Five years into the global war on terrorism, it's nice to see that at least for some people, "supporting the troops" is more than a passing fad. Hundreds of thousands of troops have come home through this airport and here they still are, greeting and thanking us.
This has been a truly humbling experience. We don't hesitate for a second to lay down our life for our country and her citizens. It's nice to see some of them say, "thanks."
Oh, and a nice gentlemen bought me a beer in the airport bar, too. I can't tell you how good it is to be back in the USA.
I'm sitting here in the Bangor, Maine airport terminal. We just came off the plane for a 2-hour layover and were greeted by about 60 folks ranging in age from 6 to 60. The all lined up and shook our hands, thanking us for serving. I responded by thanking them for coming out to support the troops. Five years into the global war on terrorism, it's nice to see that at least for some people, "supporting the troops" is more than a passing fad. Hundreds of thousands of troops have come home through this airport and here they still are, greeting and thanking us.
This has been a truly humbling experience. We don't hesitate for a second to lay down our life for our country and her citizens. It's nice to see some of them say, "thanks."
Oh, and a nice gentlemen bought me a beer in the airport bar, too. I can't tell you how good it is to be back in the USA.
posted at 7/24/2006 02:27:00 PM
6 Comments:
welcome back!
Glad to hear you made it back safe and sound. Too bad we happen to have some record hot temps across the US. I am sure even these temps are chilly compared to Kuwait. Davia is looking forward to meeting her Uncle Rob and Aunt Sarema. See you soon
Randy,Cyndi and Davia
Welcome home Rob!
I stumbled across your blog and wish to add my thanks to you & your lovely wife for your sacrifice. WELCOME HOME! Since the war began, I've been thanking God daily for men & women like you & your wife & your families for your sacrifices.
God Bless you!
~Karen
Welcome back boss.
-Art
ditto what everyone else has said already - welcome home!
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