Steven has been assigned to the 1st Calvary Division Fort Hood, TX

I am thankful my son is safe today

Remember those throughout the world who are less fortunate than we, remember those who are not with family this Thanksgiving holiday, and hold close in your thoughts and prayers those who sacrifice to keep us safe and comfortable at home.

A Soldier

There is discipline in A Soldier
you can see it when he walks,
There is honor in A Soldier
you hear it when he talks.
There is courage in A Soldier
you can see it in his eyes,
There is loyalty in A Soldier
that he will not compromise.
There is something in A Soldier
that makes him stand apart,
There is strength in A Soldier
that beats from his heart.
A Soldier isn't a title any man
can be hired to do,
A Soldier is the soul of that man
buried deep inside of you.
A Soldier's job isn't finished after
an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week,
A Soldier is always A Soldier
even while he sleeps.
A Soldier serves his country first
and his life is left behind,
A Soldier has to sacrifice what
comes first in a civilian's mind.
If you are civilian -
I am saying this to you.....
next time you see A Soldier
remember what they do.
A Soldier is the reason our land
is 'Home of the free',
A Soldier is the one that is brave
protecting you and me.
If you are A Soldier -
I am saying this to you.....
Thank God for EVERY SOLDIER
Thank God for what YOU do!

by
Angela Goodwin

It's a comfort to know there are heroes among us-regular people, just like you-willing to do what they can to make the world a better place. Heroes give instead of take. They act instead of talk. They step forward and do the hard and unseen jobs, to give the best of themselves-measuring their own success not by wealth or comfort, but by the lives they touch along the way. That's what heroes do-and you are one of those people. Maybe you don't think of yourself that way-but that's what you are. And I just want to tell you how grateful I am to know you and to know that there are heroes like you in the world.

J.F Peterson

We love you sooo much Steven!

You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back. ~William D. Tammeus

Congratulations son!

Steven has completed his Basic Training and we couldn’t be more proud. The trip to Georgia was amazing. To see him and hold him was……..well I can’t find the words.

Steven is now at Fort Gordon attending Advanced Individual Training (AIT). He will be there until February sometime, I believe.

Steven says to mail him every flavor of beef jerky possible, candy and his blue jean jacket – lol. His address at the present is:

Private Woodward, Steven
Echo Company 551
Signal Battalion
Fort Gordon, GA 31905