As the last day at Fort Dix is yet to come and the unexpected becomes reality, I can only imagine how everyone must feel. I can only speak for myself, but over the last couple of days I’ve became withdrawn, distant from people…not to be funny or anything, just that the reality is setting in and I’m facing the unknown of what is going to take place while I’m over in Iraq. But on the other hand, I am very grateful that I am going with a very experienced group of soldiers. I am also grateful for a caring commander LTC I. Perez; he is awesome and I couldn’t be in better hands, which makes it a whole lot easier for me. There are a lot of NCO’s that are just outstanding, including: SGM Falardeau whom made it possible for us to go to New York City and just get away for the day; SFC Glassford who I can count on to have my back, regardless of what is going on. MAJ Holliday and MAJ Lopez are also there for me. And last but not least, my roommates SPC Lee, PFC Gardner and PFC Bernat who no matter what I’m going through are there for me mentally. I am so grateful to all of you, so I say THANK YOU.
Friday, January 02nd, 2009 | Author: SPC Roshonda Thurston
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
3 Responses
Friday, 2. January 2009
Hey Thurston, keep your chin up girl and keep’em laughing. Yes, I’ve seen you dancing
Friday, 2. January 2009
You are a brave person and I admire your courage… You watch my sister Brittany’s back, and I know for a fact she’s got yours! My prayers and thoughts are with you and everyone leaving for Iraq… Stay strong girl! Y’all are gonna be stronger than you ever knew you could be.
Wednesday, 14. January 2009
I meant to thank you for the card “T’. I really appreciated you thinking about me like that. Also, good looking out on sending our stuff back to Birmingham. I got my fleece back! Be safe and keep ya head up!