He is back in the USA!!!

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Woo Hoo.. my US Army soldier son Richard Miller is now officially back in the USA. He landed in Ft.Bragg on Sunday afternoon after a 17 hour flight. His 15 month deployment in Iraq is done!

 

He will be home to us in a week! 

Comments

  1. TwoLittleBlessingsDecember 16, 2008 at 2:00 AM

    What a delightful thing to have your son home from Iraq. Please thank him and his family, for me, for their sacrifice. I appriciate it. *smile*

    Winter blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)

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  2. ChasDecember 16, 2008 at 2:07 AM

    Oh Crystal, I know your heart is thrilled!!!! So happy to hear that wonderful news. What a great Christmas present!

    Love,

    Chas

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  3. morningsunshineDecember 16, 2008 at 2:07 AM

    what a great Christmas present.

    My heartfelt thanks to him, to his family, and to you. My prayers are with our soldiers, seamen, marines and airmen. they are true heroes.

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  4. blessedmomof10December 16, 2008 at 2:34 AM

    Praise God!! How wonderful!! What a wonderful Christmas gift to you!!! Thank him for all of us for his service.... we love our service men & women and appreciate all they do for America!

    God bless,

    gloria

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  5. gabbie427December 16, 2008 at 3:34 AM

    I am celebrating his happy return to the US with you and your family. What a wonderful blessing to have him home for the holidays!!!


    God's Blessings,

    Amy Jo

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  6. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    My husband came back last year in time for Christmas. That kind of stuff touches my heart!! Congrats!!

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  7. TeresaDecember 16, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    Oh Crystal, I am so happy for you, and celebrating in your joy! What an awesome Christmas present!


    love

    Teresa

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  8. mamaof2andtwinsDecember 16, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Crystal,

    I am so delighted to hear this news.

    Many blessings,

    Jennie

    http://thefruitofherhands-motplus2.blogspot.com/

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  9. chellaDecember 16, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    What a blessing. I am so excited for you and your family. Now that is a Christmas present. Oh enjoy this time with him and the season.


    God Bless and please let him know that we THANK HIM for everything he has done for our country!

    Chella

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  10. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Wooooo-hooooooooooooo!! from wykate

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  11. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Oh how awesome!! Glad to hear he's home! Enjoy!


    Blessings to you and yours!


    Brandy


    http://clayinhishands.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    Woo Hoo!!!


    I am so happy to hear that he is back on US soil!


    Welcome Home Richard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    Our family, truly appreciates your sacrifice


    Erica

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  13. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    I know that feeling!....although it is my husband returning to me and not my child. It's still sooo great. And our children just love their daddy to pieces. Tell him to take it easy and have fun. I bet he is so happy to smell fresh air again...finally. From what I hear it doesn't smell to pleasent there.

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  14. KatieDecember 17, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    I know that feeling!....although it is my husband returning to me and not my child. It's still sooo great. And our children just love their daddy to pieces. Tell him to take it easy and have fun. I bet he is so happy to smell fresh air again...finally. From what I hear it doesn't smell to pleasent there.

    www.findingyourlifeinhis.blogspot.com

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  15. DeblynDecember 18, 2008 at 2:39 AM

    I am so happy for you and your family! Thank your son for his service and thank you to your family for the sacrifices you make with having him out of the country fighting a war. We are so blessed by the wonderful military families! :) MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  16. Abiga51December 18, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Welcome home Richard and thank you for your service to our country. I am so happy for you all. Blessings.

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  17. a1healthDecember 20, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    Oh how wonderful, Crystal. He is th Christmas present of your dreams I'm sure. Enjoy your time together. Merry Christmas

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