Patrick's Sacrifice

Our country, our state, our county, our town, we all depend on our servicemen who put their lives on the line for us. It is especially important for us to recognize the servicemen who live in New Jersey because they are fighting for us, their home state. Just imagine a young man, only about 25, while he is overseas he is thinking of his family, his country, and his state, New Jersey. He lives his life in fear and danger so

damage depends how hard they were hit. The only cure they had for this because they couldn't

It was an honor to watch State Trooper Stephen Vincent's funeral procession. There were hundreds of law enforcement vehicles from all over the state and from many other states. Several of the officers that passed thanked us for being there! We thank them for serving and protecting. We are also thankful for the safety through the years of the Louisiana State Troopers that are in our family. Wendell Fontenot and Bobby Osborn.

As you know, Patrick’s unit deployed to Afghanistan on January 21, 2010. He was an outstanding Soldier who worked interminably to provide the unit with admirable support. Patrick always stood out in the unit because of his efforts and accomplishments. He was truly a great member of our family.

As we look forward to a long Memorial Day weekend, may we take time to appreciate the sacrifices given and remember those who have fallen in service to our

He had about twenty-six days of training under his belt and he was going to get to choose what he thought would be the best people to take with him. Almost fifteen hours later, he arrived. Little did he know he had the best team already setup containing quite a few very close friends that he thought died oversea because he hadn’t heard from them. Altogether there were a total of six of them. Small but great, John thought to himself. The team was small, but had all the skills to pull this off. They had Anthony, Jones, and Cedar as snipers, Aaron specialized in bomb defense, and then there were John and Clay as specially trained foot-troops required in order to finish the job. And before they knew it, they were in action.

We were lucky as a country to have many men and women volunteer their time and lives to fight for our country. We thanked and repaid them in many ways. The soldiers that fought and sacrificed many things for us have not been forgotten.

A patrol team from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division is responsible for searching suspected insurgent hideouts, capturing enemy combatants and bringing them in for questioning. On July 28th, 2011 the patrol team was in the city of Bagdad, Iraq when a roadside bomb takes out the first two vehicles in the convoy killing four soldiers. They immediately pull to the side of the road and take cover as the rest of the convoy comes under small arms fire. A long fight pursues, but the patrol team is able to disarm the insurgents and take them captive. The next day, back at camp, the platoon leader puts several soldiers from the patrol team in charge of interrogating one of the suspects. He explains the technique he wants used to obtain this

men made for us to be safe. The Marine Corps still remembers and even has soldiers

Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son, Specialist Patrick E. Boss. There are no words that can express my condolence during this moment of sorrow. I understand that this loss has taken Specialist Boss away from his family, friends and that the United States Army has lost an outstanding Soldier.

Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country the never knew and a people they never met. Because of our veterans service and sacrafice I am able to vote, have freedom of speech, and have freedom of religion.

It is to my greatest regret to inform you of the passing of your son, Army Specialist John M. Dawson. His service during Operation Freedom's Sentinel in Jalalabad, Afghanistan will not be forgotten. Today, the country commemorates the people who died during 9/11 and the soldiers who died in the fight against terrorism. Your son has served honorably during his service, and will be honored on this anniversary and every anniversary thereafter.

Michelle fainted and was lying on the ground with blood all over her hand. I was scared. I called the ambulance. Then I ran to go to make the bandages like I would do every single day. I grabbed the cotton tape and gauze, and put them together like I usually do.

I want to appreciate everything you have done with for our family and I individually. I know making the decision to come to this country on your own was not easy at all. It takes courage to leave your home country to make a new home in the United States. You worked very hard to get to where you are, you got your citizenship on your own, you bought a home with your brother, and you have a stable job. I know it is not easy to balance everything financially and trying to maintain a family as well.

There was little time to wonder before a swift kick hammered into her temple. Blinding pain tore through her body. Defensively, she curled up, wrapping her arms around her head.