A blog comment from LTC John Epperly

The following is a comment that was left on a blog entry. I appreciate LTC Epperly's comments and send my appreciation to him for a job well done! I know how I've worried about my boys - he's had the duty of worrying about 810 boys. I'm sorry I won't get to shake his hand at the homecoming but I offer him my public, heartfelt thanks.

My name is LTC John Epperly and I am your sons' battalion commander. Several of my Soldiers have blogs that I read when I can to see how things are going for my Soldiers. It’s a great window in daily reality. As you put your blog to bed, please know that I have truly enjoyed reading it. You have given our Nation and Commonwealth two very fine young men. Thank You for your sacrifice in these past months. I know the worry you must have felt. I have two sons myself. I’ve worried over all 810 of my troops for many months and by God's providence we'll ALL be returning home soon. I'll miss you at their homecoming in Woodstock as I still must bring out the last of our companies a couple weeks later. But, I wanted to thank you for your support. May God Bless you and your family!

PS Don't look now, but there will be an airplane coming over the horizon soon...as promised.

John

April 12, 2008 2:45:00 PM EST