Friday, August 8, 2008

From Jenny Tracy, HHB's FRG Chairperson:

Today, I bring you sad news about one of our fellow National Guardsmen. We have lost a true hero and mourn his departure. Thankfully ALL of our soldiers from the 2-150 and 3-139 are doing fine. However, SGT Brian Miller from the 293rd (Delta) has passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident. His counterpart SGT Michael Montgomery also from the 293rd (Delta) was injured, but is doing OK. It is in great sorrow that I bring you this news as this AGAIN reminds us of the dangers of war. I know the deployment is coming closer to an end, but we still need to be very aware that our soldiers are in harms way. We honor these soldiers that fight this war and pray that they all come home. Today, take a moment to grieve for the loss of SGT Miller and pray that his family finds some peace in his courage and strength as he gave his life for this country. We also wish SGT Montgomery a speedy recovery and pray that he is able to remember the good times he spent with SGT Miller. Please also think of the 293 soldiers that are affected by this horrible news and pray that they are able to carry on with their heads on straight.

We have adopted 3 293rd soldiers- and our thoughts are with them today as they mourn. PFC Ashlie Whaley, CPT Bruce Baltis, and SFC Brad Egan - we know this loss must be difficult for you and we support you as you work through the pain of being a man down.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or a moment of reassurance. I can be reached at 812-320-3871.

Together, we can get through this pain and I am here for all of you. Being a military family is not easy, but no other family can stick together through hardships like we do.

I pray for our soldiers safe return. Let SGT Miller's example of hard work, dedication and sacrifice be a reminder that our lives are VERY valuable and that each moment counts.

Please read the letter from the Rear Det Commander of the 293rd as this explains the situation a bit more.


Jenny Tracy
Indiana Army National Guard
2-150 FA
HHB
FRG Chairperson

(812) 339-5618 Home
(812) 320-3871 Cell
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Welcome Home To Desert Wolves and Ruff Ryders

As the year wraps up, we are proud that all of the Desert Wolves and Ruff Ryder units made it home safe and sound from Iraq. We thank you for your service in an area that is sometimes not appreciative of what you are doing for them. Our freedom is safe because of men and women like yourselves that volunteerily put yourself in harms way to ensure freedom for the rest of us. Us at HHB hope that your transition will be a safe one and that you and your families will be able to enjoy the holidays more. Thank you again for your service to our country and WELCOME HOME!!!

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