Saturday's send off ceremony was a poignant reminder that our country is still at war.
Over 100 Soldiers of the 151st Alpha Battery of the Minnesota National Guard stood at attention in the PE Gym at SMSU Saturday morning to receive their orders for deployment. How somber and prideful it was to sit in a crowded gym along with family, friends, neighbors, and citizens to demonstrate to these soldiers our community and region's support of their efforts and the sacrifice.
Having attended a number of similar send off ceremonies for deploying troops over the past 7 years, several things come to mind:
*What an incredible commitment these men and women and their families are making on our behalf.
*What can we do to be good neighbors for the families during deployment?
*Never assume that the national guard and its wonderful support group will shoulder the entire burden of helping families in need during the deployment of their loved ones
*What a terrible burden to bear for the Governor sending these men and women into a war zone
*We can only hope and pray for their safe return
*Looking forward to the summer of 2010 when we can attend a welcome home celebration
To the 151st:
Thank you.
Stay safe during your mission.
Hurry home from your deployment.
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