In November of 2001, my youngest son came to me and said he had enlisted in the Army. Since it was only two months past September 11, I asked him if he seriously knew what he was doing because the country would soon be at war and besides being only 17 and a high school senior, I told him that he could not and because of his age, he needed parental consent. Well needless to say, after meeting with his Recruiter and realizing his passion we supported him. Two weeks after high school graduation he left for bootcamp. Six years and after 3 tours in Iraq, he was honorably discharged leaving as a Staff Sgt. We are all glad he is home and out of harms way. I still pray for all the other military members serving and I will always be an "Army Mom".
Donna BlackmanRochester, NY
