OK, I found a much clearer photo of Alex, at least I am pretty sure it is him. Second row from the front (row two) Second soldier from left to right. I am almost positive that it is him. I was able to speak to Alex today not once but twice. He is back at the FOB refitting and then back out to his OP. He mentioned that the medics have issued the insect repellent with 100% DEET to help fight the fleas.
In a later conversation with my sister (who is very close to Alex) I learned that she and her son both received letters from Alex today. When Jennifer read them to me I about lost it. The letter to her son Nick who is currently a cadet at the New Mexico Military Institute made me proud of Alex. He spoke of the importance on Team work, completing the mission, never accept defeat and lastly never leave a fellow soldier behind. It is clear that my son is now a man and a role model to someone. I am sure there are many soldiers out there that display the same qualities, it has just taken a little longer for my boy to display these qualities. Don't get me wrong, I have always been proud of Alex, it's just taken him a little longer to turn his accomplishments viral.
I guess this blog may some day be about my nephew if he should choose to follow the path of the Military. I guess it follows in our genes.
Go Sky Soldiers,
Larry Arnone
AKA Bluestardad (and I want to keep it that way)
I guess now Nick's Uncle
San Francisco, Ca
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