By: Karl Spaulding

Karl Spaulding
Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:46:23 +0000

You’re not whining. Yours is a real sacrifice, just like your father’s. It’s also one that many folks do not know about or have to face. You also deserve some thanks simply for writing this piece and letting others know this stuff can hit close to home.

When I went to Saudi back in December, 1990, I found our unit’s mission (EPW transport) to be mostly a cake walk, but my parents, who weren’t there, had to wonder every day. They probably had it worse than I did!

Take care and be proud,

Karl
Veteran, U.S. Army Reserve, 342d MP Co. (Escort Guard)