Dear Friends:
Right now I sit before my computer having read an e-mail from a Gold Star
mother and viewed the pictures of her son, his grave at Arlington and his memorial bench. The tears come freely, because though I never knew
This mother is sending care packages and things to our Marines – still giving
when she and her family have given so much. I know those who read this
e-mail are just like Tammy and Alan (Brandon’s Mom and Dad) in your support of
our troops. All I ask of you today is take time to thank God for these
young men and take time to tell someone Brandon Van Parys died to protect them
from evil whether they understand it or not. In a small this my way of
honoring a brave Marine.
Semper Fi
Mike
Chaplain (LCDR) Tomlinson, Michael
1st BN 2d Marines H & S Co
"No man that's in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps a-comin" Capt Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger
I have removed the rest of the address for security reasons. Should you want to contact Chaplain Tomlinson let me know and I will gladly provide you with the complete address. I am sure he would appreciate any and all letters of support for his Marines and himself. My thanks to Robert (Gunny) Hiles "The Gunny Shack" and his friends for forwarding it on. –MsMarti
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