Letter from a Red Bull Brother

11 Sep 2006 5:57 PM

I currently serve with the Red Bulls in Iraq as SSG Hanson did. We were all saddened to hear the loss of another Red Bull brother. I met SSG Hanson in Camp Shelby, MS during our train ups prior to coming over here. In his honor we will continue to fight as a Red Bull does with compassion and with the determination to complete the job for freedom's sake.

sgtsquid

A Patriot Guard Super Princess responds

sgtsquid,

I thank you for your service to our country. You and all those who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are in my prayers, each and every day. I had the privilege of meeting many of your Red Bull brothers on Saturday; one rode on my bike with me to the cemetery, and I was honored to have him as a passenger.

To Josh's family, my thoughts have been with you all week. I pray that you will find comfort in your time of loss, and that the entire community who came together to honor your son and brother will continue to surround and comfort you in the days ahead. I can promise you that Josh will not be forgotten...he is one of my heroes, and will be forever.

Thank you to all the members who attended this mission, and to those of you who escorted Josh and his family from Hector field when he came home. I was proud to stand with you all on Saturday. And thank you to Don Anderson, the Ride Captain for this mission. Don, I know how much you put into this - and you did us all proud.

Monica Mead
MN State Co-Captain