Graphic's by: Doc's Military and Patriotic Graphic's

Note on the inspiration for this work:  

My daughter "Heather" was in military training school (AIT) and my son-in-law "Ken" had orders to go to Iraq. I was called upon to go from Texas to Virginia where they were stationed, to care for the grandkids for one month while Heather completed her training.  Ken is a Chief (CW3) and some of the young men in Ken's unit received orders to Iraq right after Heather finished AIT school and was back home. I had returned home to Texas when I received a call from her asking for idea's for a small token gift to give these young men before they left the United States. She felt bad for these young soldiers, some of whom had no one to bid them farewell , as they were far away from home.

It was during the time the military tanks were heading straight into Baghdad. I could hardly leave the television as I watched in disbelief while American soldiers carried on with their orders. When Heather asked for thoughts on a token gift for the young men who had just received their orders, the inspiration to write this was born. I instructed her to buy some red, white and blue ribbons, a package of printing paper and leave the rest to me. I sat down at the computer and looked for some patriotic graphics. That's when I found Doc's website of Military & Patriotic Graphics.

As I chose the graphics, the words began to flow. When I was finished, I placed the graphics where they belonged and sent it on to Heather via e-mail. She did as instructed and printed out the 14 or so copies, rolled them up and tied them closed with the red, white and blue ribbons. She hurried on to the gym on Post where they were having a farewell gathering for the various troops. She located Ken's unit and distributed this token to each of them. It was too late when I realized I hadn't penned myself as author. Maybe someday these soldiers will find this page and be taken back to that day ...  just before their whole life changed. I hope they can smile ... I hope they made it home.

author: Jessie Klein

Graphic's by: Doc's Military and Patriotic Graphic's

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