Iraqi School Kids

What a treat we got today when we got to go with SFC Albrecht and his team to the local school here. The kids we saw today are different the kids we normally visit. The Bedouin children don't attend school. It was interesting to see the differences.

This was also a very special visit because we were doing it in honor of SFC A's friend who died during his last deployment. Mrs. Herlem, (a very good friend of SFC A and his family) sent school items in honor of SGT Jose Gomez as part of the Fallen Stars Memorial. Her husband Bryant was killed the same day that Jose was, so we were able to honor both of them and two children who died that day as well. It's important for us to remember those who have paid the price to bring hope not only to America but the children in Iraq too.

♥Never Forget, SFC Bryant Herlem & SGT Jose Gomez, KIA Baghdad, Iraq, April 28, 2006♥