Second tour. Feb 09-Jan 10. Isabelle was 12 days old when he left.
Veteran's day is a day to stop and remember why we are free. To stop and thank the families of Soldier's who aren't coming home and to remember the sacrifices our men and women have given serving in foreign countries around us. To remember that there are families that aren't as fortunate as we are because their loved ones lives came at the cost of our freedom. Let's stop and remember why we were are the home of the brave and the land of the free. For all of that I thank you.
(First tour Oct -6-Jan 08)
Only God knew when my husband was born on Veteran's day it would be that much more special to us; we are lucky to have our hero, our daddy, our Vet still here with us. I know Jake's parents are proud as can be of their son, they raised an amazing man. Jake's birthday cards now come addressed to Sgt Gehl, not Jake; appropriately so. It's amazing the impact a Soldier and his family can have on everyone around you. Isabelle and I were so happy (Jake of course too) that he was HOME, for his birthday and not deployed. Jake has spent the last 3 out of 5 birthdays in Iraq. He had 2 birthdays in a row during his first tour in Iraq.
To you Sgt Gehl, my husband and my best friend I want to tell you how proud I am of you and how much I thank you for your sacrifice. You are strong, kind, patient, hardworking, and a great Soldier. I love you; Happy Birthday and Veterans Day.
1 comment:
Hannah you are so right we are so Proud of Jake and so honored and proud to have you as our daughter in law! This blog was awesome! Thank you for posting! We love you!
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