The captain. He's not even directly quoted. But I think his wife has been so stressed out about him being in harm's way, this article is like a cool drink of water to someone dying of thirst.
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And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, seven hours every day. That would be the sweetest thing of all.
My friend and her husband just found out that he will be deployed to Iraq next summer for 6 months! She was planning on graduating in May and then they were going to start their family right after, but considering he'll be in Georgia and the closest school with her major is 2 hours away, they won't really get to see each other for a year!
We are so lucky to have people who are willing to give their lives for this country! I sure know I'm not strong enough to live the military lifestyle! I give my whole-hearted support to those who do though.
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Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.
— Oscar Wilde