Today was the Mobilization Ceremony of the 1/221 Calvary which our friend and co-worker, Abe, is a part of. Tomorrow his unit will depart at 4:00 am to Indiana where they will prepare for two months prior to heading over to Afghanistan. But today was a day to celebrate them, their families and their friends.
The ceremony was held at Mandalay Bay and was addressed by the Governor as well as representatives from Congress. 
The heart wrenching part of the ceremony came when the children of the soldiers were asked to come down to the floor to join their fathers. All I could think about at that point was that both would have to go an entire year in each other's absence. How many missed first steps, learning to ride a bike and first dates would be missed by this group. All I can say is God Bless them for what they do! May God watch over them and bring each back safe and sound!
The heart wrenching part of the ceremony came when the children of the soldiers were asked to come down to the floor to join their fathers. All I could think about at that point was that both would have to go an entire year in each other's absence. How many missed first steps, learning to ride a bike and first dates would be missed by this group. All I can say is God Bless them for what they do! May God watch over them and bring each back safe and sound!
We will miss you Abe but know we look forward to your safe return and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers until then! And most importantly, thank you! 
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