Jan I was planning on making a top to bring with me in Nov to add to your list but I/m not sure I can. I will be there to help you with the ones that do come in. Since I talked to you last this is my son's update and what I've been working on.
On the morning of October 13th 2010, PFC Jordan Byrd, was killed by enemy small-arms fire while conducting a mission in Afghanistan. A medic, Jordan was struck while sacrificing his own safety so as to render medical aid to one of his Company mates. Even at such a young age of 19 years, he established himself as the example to follow in all that he did. An incredible Husband, Father, and Son, his memory will live on and inspire all of us as we continue the task before us.
This soldier never got to see his son which is only 1 month old.
At the request of the team, I am making Jordan's son a small quilt so all the team members can sign it in memory of his dad. They also wanted a quilt for his wife so they can do the same. I have finished making both tops and trying hard to get these done ASAP so I can get them sent off.
Today I got another note:
On the morning of October 21st 2010, SSG Kenneth McAninch, was killed by enemy small-arms while engaging the enemy after one of the vehicles in his convoy struck an IED in Afghanistan. As a Squad Leader, Kenneth was struck while directing the fire of his Squad after they had been ambushed during a vehicle recovery effort for a previously disable vehicle. No others were injured during the incident and the rest of the unit is continuing the mission. Kenneth was the epitome of a Non-Commissioned Officer and a professional Leader.
Kenneth established himself as the example to follow in all that he did by always leading from the front and never asking those to do what he would not do himself. An incredible Husband, Father, and Son, his memory will live on and inspire all of us as we continue the task before us.
Please pray for these families and God bless them all.