Dedicated to Our Soldiers

My Soldier Sons.

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Tony         Bruce         Brad

I have three sons in the United States Army.

My first born son, Gene Anthony (Tony) Peltier is stationed in the State of Washington at Madigan Army Medical Center.  He, his wife Angie, and their four sons and one daughter live on post.  In 1989, Tony joined the National Guard Unit in Rock Island, Illinois, as a weekend warrior. In 1994, he decided to make the Army his career.  He was sent to Korea for a year and Germany for three years. 

My son, Bruce, is now serving with the 28th Field Artillery at Ft. Wainright in Fairbanks, Alaska with his wife Michelle. They call him Sgt. Peltier.  Bruce has served two tours in Iraq, with the 101st Airborne. His first tour was from 2003-2004. His second tour he left behind a new bride. Bruce's youngest brother chose to follow in Bruce’s footprints. 

Brad joined the Army in August of 2005.  Bruce left for his second tour in Iraq in September of 2005.  Brad joined him in January of 2006.  Brad gave up an enlistment bonus if he could serve with his brother, in the 101st Airborne in Iraq. 

They did not leave together, but thank you Lord, they returned together. They walked off the airplane together. I was there at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky when they came home.  There are no words I can think of to explain the feeling of seeing the men get off the airplane. It was as wonderful as giving birth for the first time.

Brad was just promoted to a E-4, March of 2007. Brad and his new bride Katie live in Kentucky. Brad will be deployed again about the end of November of 2007. By the way, Brad's middle name is Abram, like the Army tank.  Brad has taken hold of Army life like a tank.  The Boys come from a family with a military background. Their grandfather was Reginald A. Peltier. He served in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam.  He retired as a Lt. Col. in 1965.

I want to thank all of our United States soldiers, each one is someone's loved one.  Each one gave of themselves to protect their country, and the families they left behind.  Some left as boys, and returned as men. Some left with dreams that they will never be able to fulfill...and some paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, for you and me.  If you appreciate what the soldiers are doing for us, when you see a soldier, shake their hand and let them know how you feel.  Let them know you are thankful for what they are doing for you. 

I am proud of our American Flag, and I am proud of our American soldiers.  Please pray for our soldiers and their families.  Pray for the future of our country.