Stryker Brigade News

I just want to say my family really appreciates this web site and all the info shared here. My son-in-law is with the styker brigade in Mosul. Needless to say we have been worried about him as well as all our military in Iraq and keep them all in our prayers but we are also extremely proud of the job each and every one of them is doing. These men and women see things most of us will never see or experience in our lives. Thank you all for every sacrifice you are making to do the job you were asked to do. Hold your heads up and be proud.

MEN AND WOMEN BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR US IN THE UNITED STATES. WALK PROUD AS WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU AND ALL THE HARD WORK YOU ARE DOING TO KEEP THE FREEDOM.
MY GRANDSON IS SOMEWHERE WITH THE 1-14 TH STRYKERS AND I AM PROUD OF HIM AND ALL THE MEN IN THE PLATOON. GOD BLESS YOU AND STAY SAFE.

I just want to say thank you to all of our troops overseas. My boyfriend is currently in Mosul with the Stryker brigade and I miss him dearly but I know that what he is doing is so important. God bless all of the families of troops in Iraq and keep praying for their safe return.

May God bless and keep you all as you work to make the world a place of peace. Your efforts will not go unrewarded. We are proud to have such men of honor and courage keeping evil at bay. Our prayers are with you.

To all the men and women of Task Force Olympia, Thank you for the freedom you are helping the Iraqi people find and more importantly for the freedom you are defending for us. God bless our son and all the soldiers that are sacrificing so much for others. May you always know how much you are loved and how proud we are of you.

To all the Stykers and my husband. Everyone in our town is very proud of you all. We support you in everything you do. We will support you even long after you come home. I'm very proud to be a military wife and so very proud of my husband and his men. You all ROCK Reapers!!!! Keep heads held high. Be proud very proud for your family and friends are.

My sincerest thanks to all the Task Force Olympia men and women for all their hard work and dedication. I know your efforts are appreciated by all the people who know what true freedom is. May God grant you safe passage and wisdom as you complete your mission. Keep up the good work, your efforts are appreciated by us all.

Respectfully yours,
Mike
A proud parent of a soldier
Suivez Moi

Our love, support, and appreciation goes out to each and every one of you, especially my husband. We are very proud of you and miss you more everyday. Stay strong and stay safe.... our thoughts and prayers are with everyone there. We love you and look forward to having everyone home soon!

My sincere thanks, appreciation and prayers to the finest men and women in the world: our Armed Forces. May God keep you safe at your post while you keep our country safe and bring freedom to countries around the world. You are all awesome!

Proud Mom of a Stryker Soldier

Thank you to all of the hard working men and women who are over in Iraq right now; and espcially to my husband! We all miss you very much and pray for you every day. Take care and God bless and keep you.

To all you wonderful people

Thank you so much for being upstanding American citizens! My prayers are with each of you and my dreams for your safe return to your families soon.

and to my son Mark, I love you!
Rebecca

Our deepest thanks to the sacrifices that you are making everyday on behalf of your country and everyone that resides in the free world. Each of the days you endure away from your Loved ones is a wrenching experience, and you should be commended for each day that you make the sacrifice. Know that you are appreciated and cared for and prayed for.

To our son who is with 1/14 Cav Troop A, Mosul, attached to 209th M.I.at present time. I salute you and all of the troops for your dedication and sacrifice you are giving to all of us. We wish you a safe return to your families and friends.
We love you D.(son), and miss you very much. Our prayers are with you every single second.
God Bless you and all the troops.
Mom & Dad

For my son ssg chris horton, hhc 5/20, I'm really proud of his sacrfices and all who serve with him, want them all to come home soon.

To our American Soldiers: I and my family are so grateful that you have chosen to be defenders of the United States and workers of peace and freedom. What an honor it is to be the Mother of one of the finest our country has to offer! We pray for you daily and proudly salute our flag, knowing the sacrifice that has been given so it can still fly above this great land of ours. God Bless you. God Bless America!!

Thank you to ALL that put thier life on the line everday between thier Life in danger in combat.. and thier well being of leaving all they love behind to do thier Job and accomplish thier mission.. We love you and are Proud and hope you come home Safe.

Sometimes the word thank you just doesn't cover it. This is one of those times. I worry sick over what these brave men and women are going through and my son is never out of my mind. I wonder how they get such strength. I ponder about the sacrifices they are making for us all and wonder why the rest of us don't feel more guilty, or at least indebted. I am so proud of my son and all these brave souls. I am also in awe that God made such people who would do so much for people they will likely never even meet. Thank you doesn't cover it. I am in total awe.

Sue Owiesny

Thank you,stryker brigade,for your outstanding work. You are truly awesome and some of the very best soldiers in the United States Army. On behalf of my husband, family, and friends I would like to thank you and our son who is in the stryker brigade for your dedicated service to our country. We pray daily that God will protect you and all of the soldiers in Iraq as you protect us. We love you. God bless you. Be safe.

God bless you all and keep you safe. To my son Shawn, I love you so much and miss you but I know you are doing something so important to you. This is one of those stepping stones and I respect your decision to stay and serve. You are the most selfless and bravest warrior I have ever known. Thank you for being you and my love to you always. I thank all of the military today and my heart is filled with respect for everyone. I pray Creator blesses you all daily and returns you home safely to your loved ones.
Sandy

This year Armed Forces day falls on my thirtieth birthday and I wish so much I could spend it with my beautiful angel who is with the Stryker Brigade. Thank-you so much my angel I greatly appreciate all you do for our family. We love you and miss you so much. Please be safe my love. You are my heart my angel. My prayers are with my angel and all of the men and women in the armed forces for all of your sacrifices you make for everyone. God Bless you my sweet angel of mine, I love you.

Our prayers are with all of the brave men & women who sacrificially serves us and our country. Thank you for being on the front lines for us. Thank you for believing in America and shouldering her responsibilities. We are humbled by your resolve. To the Stryker Brigade: you make us very proud. To our son, Joshua: we love and miss you and pray for you constantly. May God protect you and all those who serve.

Thank you, Stryker soldiers.

Thank you to all the troops, we miss ya and love ya. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. Come home safe!!! We miss you Ebay, and James... love ya boys !!! God bless them all....

My gratitude to the American soldier. Time magazine named you the person of the year. I name you the heros of my life. Thank you for your sacrifice which protects my freedom.
Signed by a proud Stryker mom.

We want to THANK ALL the troops and to let them know that we care and support what they are doing. Our son is in Mosul and we miss him dearly. You guys and gals keep up the awesome work and know that you are supported by America the greatest country and without you guys and gals we wouldn't have the freedom that we have.

I believe that God has put this desire to serve in your hearts, and He will use you. Your strength and resolve comes from Him, and we are constantly in awe of it. How we want peace and security for all people. How we thank you for putting your lives into that end! Chris, my son, I love you!

To all the brave men and women serving in the armed forces on this auspicious day, thank you from the depths of my heart! I will continue to pray that the day will come for your safe return, and until that day comes, for your continued safety. May God bless continue to bless you all...and the United States of America who is now and forever indebted for your sacrifice

To our Son Josh in Mosel SBCT we are so proud and everyday we all say a prayer for your and all the troops in arms's way.Please Lord watch over them and keep them safe and bring them home to their families who miss them terribly.On May 16 a mass is being said in their honor to help these fine young soldiers get through these hard time.Bow your heads at 1:00pm and just say TAKE CARE son and all troops...MoM and DaD

To our son Patirck in the 209 MI and all the other brave troops serving in Mosul and all parts of the theater, our prayers are constantly with you. No other army in history have been called to do what you do. You all volunteered to serve. Under no shadow of inscription this is what makes you stand out. I served over 22 years in the U.S. Navy, both active and reserve and want you to know that serparation from family and hometown friends for extended periods is tough, but keep faith that this too will pass and there will be better days. Get to know each other you serve with. Cherish especially those who you are close to then years from now you will look back on this time as one of the best times of your lives even under so adverse circumstances. I read in the Stryker News and links of all the good our troops are doing and believe me there is so much good news being proclaimed here. Don't let the bad new distract you from your mission. Those who matter believe in you. Keep the faith, stay on guard and may God bless each of you.
Tom and Linda Miller

To all the Stryker Soldiers, stay the course, we are with you and proud of the work that you are doing. To my son Sean, we think about you every day and we are so proud of you. I am so sorry we missed you this morning on MSN IM. Mom and Rob

I really miss my oldest son, he's been in northern Iraq. His father and I have three children, he has a younger brother and sister.. we all really miss him. Time does not stand still for no one. I've asked him not to reenlist. I was a young 29 when he arrived, he is now 21. We are still doing elementary school and next fall, our middle child will be attending junior highschool. We proudly served with him, as all families do. And are looking forward to more of talking instead of typing, to him.. the very good soldier. Nothing to add. God continues to bless our country now and ahead..a soldiers moma

To my son SSG Chris Horton 5/20 and all the other fine young men in the Stryker Brigade..you are all in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you all safe passage home. We are so proud of you son. You are braver and stronger than you think you are. You have always excelled in everything you have done in your life and this time is no different. Keep your faith son and the Lord will see you safely through this dangerous time in your life. We love you very much. Please know that you are in every thought and prayer throughout the whole family. Love, Mom.

Dearest Kyle and David and all of the other brave soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, Thank you so much for your service to your country! The sacrifices you have made and those you face can never be repaid by those of us you represent. Thank you.
With love, Kyle's mom

FOR TWO CENTUIRES I HAVE KEPT YOUR NATION SAFE,
PURCHASING FREEDOM
WITH MY BLOOD.
TO TYRANTS,
I AM THE DAY OF RECKONING,
TO THE SUPRESSED,THE HOPE OF THE FUTURE.
WHERE THE FIGHTING IS THICK,
THERE I AM....
I AM THE INFANTRY!
FOLLOW ME

Thanks to all of our heros. We love you, we miss you and we pray for your safe return.
Tari, Jeremy, Jacob & Jesse

I served in the 5-20th from May 1998-May2002. I miss the guys i spent time with there, esp. SSG's gribble and wertman. I wish you guys the best there, i know how it is. I was there from Feb2003-Feb2004. Welll i hope you guys see this and wish you a safe trip home, Godspeed.

To the first stryker brigade and all of the fine men and women who serve along side of you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the outstanding work you do for us every single day. You need to be very proud of your accomplishments. Keep you heads up and feel the pride because you are the best in the world. You are in my thoughts and prayers every single day.

I am a wife of a member of the 1/14th Stryker Bde, like so many other spouses i miss my husband dearly, infact i break down in tears & find it hard to breathe sometimes when i think 'maybe he may not come home from this' I cannot comprhend or imagine not having him in my life, it is torturous, then i get to thinking about what he is doing, and what he believes in. That Pride & Strength makes me take a deep breath & stay strong. I want to let my husband know I love him dearly, God bless our troops & may you all find the strength to keep going!!!!!

Thank you to all the soldiers!! The American people are behind you 100%.

May God bless you and keep you safe.

From Everyone at Adoptaplatoon!!

We stand in awe of your service; your dedication; your sacrifice for our country. At home we support you in whatever small way each of us can. A care package to our loved ones and friends, a letter or card. We volunteer when we can and are able. We support your family and all of the families who are watching and waiting for your safe return. But, in our hearts, we are with you for every operation; every patrol; every victory; and yes, every loss. You are my hero's. My son's. To you, and to all of the brave men and women who serve by your side, to all of you willing to fight the good fight with courage beyond my comprehension, I give my humble graditude and appreciation for a job well done.

A Army Mom

Thank you so much to all the troops serving in Iraq and elsewhere~ You are our heros and in my thoughts and prayers always!

To my husband proudly serving with 3-2 SBCT, 18th ENG: You are my sweet peas, my superman, my hero. I thank God everyday for bringing you into my life and for showing me true love. I am proud and honored to be your wife. Your courage and heart inspire me. I am waiting patiently (okay...not so patiently) for your safe return. I miss you...I love you!

PS: Sappers Forward!

As a penpal to many of our troops, I am always reading patriotic and supportive things to send to "my guys" -- you military folks are just awesome, the way you stick together, supporting each other, praying for each other. Even after you retire, the military stays alive in your hearts, and you continue to reach out to help wherever you can. God bless you...and thank you for helping to preserve our country's freedoms!

God bless America!

Stryker Brigade,
What you have done so far is truly awesome. Be proud of your hard work! Your loved ones many miles away are!
Not one minute goes by that I don't think about you and pray that you are safe.
My love to all! Pete - more than you will ever know!!!!

To my son Steve and all the men and women in the Stryker Brigrade, you are my heros. It is because of you and your forefathers that we enjoy our freedoms. I love each one of you and your in my thoughts and prayers each and every day. Just know that we are all so very proud of you. May God bless and keep you to return home to your loved ones.

To all of the brave men and women in the Stryker Brigade and to my brother in Mosul,
We are all so very proud of you for what you have done and for what you continue to do. Your country is praying for you every single day and we are behind you 150%. God Bless you all! Adam, your family loves you very much and we miss you tremendously. We pray for your safe return home every day and you are in our thoughts every single minute. We're proud of you Schwartz and I am especially proud to have the honor of being your sister. I love you and I miss you and I'll keep praying for you little brother :) Take care of yourself over there and continue to do the awesome job that you're doing as a medic. I love you!

God Bless All of Our Troops and Their Families!!
America loves you all!

Trish Garland
Proud sister of a Stryker Soldier

To my husband Jimmy: I miss you and love you very much. can't wait til you get back home. We are all very proud of you. Macey and Hunter send all of their hugs and kissses!! Love, Hope

To my brother with 18th ENG, I just want to let you know that we are all thinking of you. Congratulations on the new baby. We all love you lots, if you ever need anything just give us a call. Talk to you later Buddy.
To all of the strykers, just know that we are all behind you all the way.

Libby Johnson

STRYKER BRIGADE & SPEC BRIAN REECE

I AM SO PROUD TO TELL ANYONE THAT I AM A MOM OF A STYKER SOLDIER ANYDAY AND AT ANYTIME & ANYWHERE!THE PRIDE THAT TEXANS HAVE FOR ALL OF OUR TROOPS AT HOME AND ESPECIALLY IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN CANT BE MEASURED. JUST REMEMBER STAY SAFE AND COME HOME TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU ALL! BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE WILL ALWAYS STAND BEHIND YOU ALL 150 % AS YOU PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS!

A PROUD TEXAS STRYKER MOM

Adam! Iam so proud of you. You are so brave and courageous. I couldn't ask for a better big brother. I miss you so much. I thank the Lord every day for keeping you safe and I pray to him every night to watch over you. Be careful and remember how much we all love you!!
Love always your little Sister
Samantha Schwartz

I just want to say that I am a proud Mom of a Stryker Medic...PFC Adam Schwartz. Son I love you so very much and you are in my prayers and thoughts.You are missed so much by all of your family but not as much as I miss you. Be safe and come home soon.
And a thanks to all of the other Stryker Troops who risk their lives..everyone is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Mom

Thank you so much for service sand dedication to your country. Your amazing strength and courage will be a guide for future generations to come. My husband and I are grateful for all of the Stryker brigade and the service and the sacrifice of your families. And to our son ssg Penrod, you are the best and will always be our hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you always.

Thank you so much for your dedication to our country. No matter what the media says or does, remember to hold your heads high; we all know what wonderful things you are doing over there even though they choose not to show it on TV. Just remember that there are thousands of people who support you 100%. In my eyes, you are all heroes and I thank God every day for your bravery.

To my boyfriend James...I miss you more than you'll ever know and not a second goes by that I don't think of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. From SC to WA to Iraq and back, we've stood the test of time. I love you forever and always. You are my hero. Go get 'em soldier!

Mike Brown - Thanks for the hard work and devotion to duty.
Dave, Tim, and Jeff Horn Eaton,Ohio

to james ferrier: james i work with your mom. i ask her every day if she has heard from you. if she has we talk about what she has heard . i'm very proud of you even though i've never met you.
i realy appriciate what you are doing over there.
i watch the news everynight and can't imagine being over there and going through what you all are going through. i try to keep your mom's spirites up even though nothing i can say can take away her worries about you.
james, gotta go take care of yor self, BE CAREFUL AND COME HOME SAFE TO YOUR FAMILY. please, if you read this and you get time write back. take care james.

A VERY VERY PROUD AMERICAN,
MIKE BROOKS

To all of the Stryker Brigade soldiers,
Thank you for being there, for protecting our country, for being brave. Thank you for protecting democracy. Thank you for stepping up to the plate and taking aim at the terrorists.
Thank you for volunteering to be soldiers in the United States Army.

I miss you Uncle Adam and I love you. Be safe and strong. I'm always praying for you to come home safely. Every day I think about you. I love you and I miss you.
Love Kaitlin (7)

Dear Sweetheart and Daddy,
Just wanted to tell you how proud we are to tell everyone the wonderful job you are doing in protecting them. We miss you a lot and can't wait to see you again and go fishing. Have fun with your guys and all the neat stuff we have mom send you and come home to us safe and soon. I love you Honey and I am really proud of all the Scouts/Snipers of HHC 5/20, you guys are doing a GREAT JOB!

SSG BOURDON, A SPECIAL THANKS FOR BEING THE GREAT MAN, HUSBAND, FATHER AND SOLDIER IAM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR GUYS YOU ALL ARE DOING A GOOD JOB AND YOUR DOING A GOOD JOB MAKING THEM FEEL A LITTLE LIKE HOME I KNOW THEY REALLY APRECIATE IT CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO COME HOME WE ALL ARE PRYING FOR ALL OF YOU AND HOPE TO HAVE YOU BACK SAFE. BE CAREFUL QUE DIOS Y LA VIRGEN TE BENDIGAN SIEMPRE, TE AMO IVAN (21 MONTHS) SENDS HUGS AND KISSES AND SAYS YOU BETTER NOT TAKE HIS BINKY AWAY WHEN YOU GET BACK, ( I DONT KNOW IF HE REALLY MEANS IT BUT THAT WHAT HE SAID lol)HOPE THAT MADE YOU SMILE TAKE CARE =:)
HAPPY FATHERS DAY PAPI.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE GREAT MEN OUT THERE AND GOD BLESS

Thank You ! God Bless You All !

Thank you to each and everyone of you, and your families, for the sacrifice you are making for our country. Even though you may read news about some people being unhappy about the war, please know that the majority of the people at home appreciate what you are doing and are very supportive of you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. We can't wait until you are home and safe. Until then, please know how grateful we are for your bravery and committment!

To one of the best unknown heroes our homtown could ask for my brother and awesome soldier Richard Rice III. WE LOVE YOU AND PRAY FOR YOUR QUICK BUT SAFE RETURN HOME. Noone will ever know what price is payed for freedom but we know what you are doing is for our safety and freedom and we greatly appreciate it. All of the soldiers and familes are in our prayers. See you VERY soon. Love, Tammy, Mom, D.J., Gravy, Donny, Mike and the rest of your family!

To my son Nick My heart is so full of pride and admiration for you. You are my hero along with the other men and women serving in Iraq in Styker Brigade Unit. I just want you to know that I am always with you be your side and be safe. We love you very much and so very proud of you. Please come home to us safely..
All my love Mom

TO MY HUSBAND AND VERY BEST FRIEND......JOEY
I WANT U TO KNOW THAT I AM SOOOO VERY PROUD OF U, AND OF ALL THAT U ARE DOING FOR UR FAMILY AND COUNTRY. I CANT WAIT TO BE BY UR SIDE ONCE AGAIN. MY HEART IS THERE WITH U, AND U R ALWAYS ON MY MIND. B SAFE AND HURRY HOME TO ABBY AND ME...WE MISS U SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO BRAVE AND WONDERFUL BABY! THANKS TO ALL THE SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!!! U R ALL IN MY PRAYERS!!! ~ I LOVE U JOEY~
ALL MY LOVE,CYN

To all the soldiers that represent the stryker brigade we all back here at fort lewis miss you all, and please stay safe ,to my hubby corey, the boys and i really miss you and can't wait until you get home i am very proud of you and i want to thank you for a job well done i am praying for all a safe return keep up the great work 5-20 c-co!

To All of the Men and Women and their families,
Thank you for the sacrifices you make daily on behalf of the United States of America. My family and I appreciate everything you are doing for us. We are not military but follow the Stryker news closely. As July 4th approaches quickly know that on this and ALL INDEPENDENCE DAYS and in our day to day lives, you are in our hearts and we Thank you from the Bottom of them. Be Safe and Healthy and God Bless you. Debby & Family

I just wanted to say that I appriciate what all of you are doing out there. I especially salute Travis, my cousin. I hope that all of you stay safe and remember we love you and support you.

Everyone has done such a wonderful job, i think you've covered all the bases, But seriously, can you really say enuff "thank yous" for what these brave people are doing over there? I am exeptionally proud of my husband, Sgt. Gerard and all of the strykers and U.S. Mil. that are his family. You all do such a wonderful job of supporting each other, and representing America~ the land of the free, home of the brave!! May you all have a Great independance day and a swift and safe homecoming!!! We all appriciate, beyond words, the sacrifices you have made for our sake, and in the name of freedom!!! Keep up the good work, we're all behind you, one hundred percent and waiting to give you all our love, when you return home!!

You guys are awesome. Keep it up. We love you and pray for you every day.

Hey honey i am sure missing you i hope everything is going great and you gte out of there soon! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART HONEY

LOVE YA YOUR PRINCESS ERIKA

To the bold men and women who are fighting for our freedom and protecting us, to you I am eternally indebted to and will forever be changed by your thoughtfulness and bravery. Dershawn if you ever read this just remember one thing "Never, Never, Never, quit."

Our family is so very proud of the Stryker's and the 2ID. You all are doing the right thing. Freedom for an oppressed people is always the right thing.
My father was in the 2ID, 23rd Regiment, "K"Co. during the Korean War. He was KIA at Hang-ye and received 2 Silver Stars and a Purple Heart. His name is SFC Woodrow Wilson Curtis and he is buried at the FT. Lewis Cemetery He was so proud of being a part of the 2ID and liberating Korea.
I have always has a special place in my heart for the 2ID. Keep up the good work and stand proud, stand tall and know that what you are doing is the right thing.
I have a shop in a center where there are Korean Vendors and they found out about my dad and tell me frequently to "tell your daddy thank you for liberating our country so that we could be free."
You are liberating a country so those people can be free and know what democracy is. IT IS AN IMPORTANT JOB. THANK YOU STRYKER'S FOR DOING WHAT IS RIGHT.

Hi guys: Just wanted to let you know that most of all America is behind you. We know you have a job to do and we thank God everyday that you are there protecting our peace and the peace of the world. If you care to write me back, I will be most appreciative. Regards, from Louisiana, Patricia Kuehne

To my son Stephen and all the brave soldiers,
Thank you for protecting our freedoms. We send our love and prayers for health and safety for you and your families.
I love you big as Jupiter,
Mom

HEY SON WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOU ARE OUR HERO, KEEP THE FAITH AND KNOW GOD IS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES! YOUR TWO LITTLE GIRLS AND YOUR WIFE, SISTER ROSELEE, NEICE LUZI, NEPHEW VICTORIO JR, GRANDPARENTS,AUNTIE AND COUSINS AND TIO WE ALL WAIT FOR YOUR SAFE RETURN! WE LOVE YOU! PROUD STRYKER PARENTS!

I Just want to say thank you to all of our Military personnel. I really hope you all can come home safe and sound very soon. You are truely american heroes, and deserve the best.

Bob

To all the Strykers,most especially Maj.Joe Davidson 1/14-3/2 to let you know that even ordinary french people ask me about your welfare.I wish you all peace of mind and spirit to accomplish your work as best as possible in so foreign a context. You give an example to our youth as did the young men &women in 1944-45, of demonstrations of courage and commitment. Smiles from France from Kathy, Jean-Christophe,Patrick,Alexander,Regis & Brian

Thanks to all the stryker soldiers, and especially to our newphew Justin Kelly. You are in our thoughts and prayers each and every day.
We hope to see you soon.

Thank you all so much. It's been said over and over, but not enough. You need to know that America truly respects and appreciates all that the armed forces do for our country. We wouldn't be what we are without the military fighting for us. Thank you. We love you.
DTAM I love you the most.
jc-budda's mom (he-he)

Thanks for everything you guys are doing! We miss you and can't wait until you are home.

This is to all our Strykers out there.... Be Safe, Our Prayers Are With You!!!! This is to a SSG T.WORWOOD, We miss You And Hope to See You soon.....LOVE and HUGGS FOR YOU!!!! AND HUGGS TO EVERYBODY ELSE!!!!

First of all I want to tell the troops in Iraq THANK YOU for all the things they are doing for us. We are proud of you and what you are doing. Job well done.
I want to Thank all the men serving in the strykers unit.Especially B Co.I am PFC Jesse Martinez' Mom. All the thoughts and prayers you have sent to us. WE know you are hurting too.I would love to hear from any of you.My prayers and thoughts are with everyone of you.

I JUST WANTEDD TO SAY THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE OVER THERE FIGHTING FOR ALL OF US HERE AT HOME AND I WANT TO SAY A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY BOYFRIEND JONNY BABY I LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW! NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU! I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY AND I PRAY EVERY NIGHT THAT YOU ARE OKAY AND THAT YOU WILL COME HOME SOON! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! JUST REMEMBER THAT I AM HERE FOR YOU AND NEVER FORGET THAT I LOVE YOU!
ALL MY LOVE TARAH

I want to tell the entire Stryker Brigade and especially B Co 1-23 IN, SBCT teams that I am very proud of you and the work you are doing in liberating Iraq. I want to thank SFC Brian Reel of the MGS platoon for his leadership and dedication, and for being a man that I respect tremendously amd will continue to do so for the time remaining in our lives. I LOVE YOU BRIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As a proud citizen of the United States of America I want to express my admiration and gratitude to all the members of the armed forces currently serving in Iraq and Afganisthan. Here at home we are all aware that you are putting your lives on the line every day defending American interests and for that we are grateful. You are all heroes.

To SPC Ben Gardner I miss you so much, you should be so proud of yourself :) I love you and can't wait to see you when I get back from Iraq.
I love you Ben, keep smiling:)

Hi Uncle Joe, We miss you,& want you all to come back home soon. Alexander Lambret(11),nephew of the greatest major in the U.S. army, Joseph D.Davidson;1/14,3/2.

I just want to say thank you to all of the U.S. Soldiers that are protecting my freedom. I come from a mexican family who left mexico because of lack of food an employment. My mother had 9 children and was pregnant with me when she left Mexico. In 1986 all my family applied for legal residence, and today we are all U.S. citizens. It is this country that has given us the opportunity to have the great lives with the many choices that we have today. It is this country who took us in and helped us become who we are today. It is you, the American soldier that I owe my gratitude for keeping this country as wonderful as it is. The land of the Free because of the Brave. Thank you to every single one of you!

WE WANT TO THANK THE STRYKER BRIGADE FOR THE GREAT JOB THEY ARE DOING AND TO OUR SON SPC JUSTIN KELLY. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE DONE WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.... KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SEE YOU SOON. MY GOD BLESS ALL THE SOLDIERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY.MY GOD BE WITH THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF JUSTIN
LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD

I want to say thankyou to all our men and women serving in iraq. i am proud of my daughter,PFC Evans Gelena thats with the strykers in the 296th,3rb brigade,you are prayed for and thought of on a daily base,hope you all will be safe and home with your family very soon.

My son is Sgt. Rodney Spears II SBCT 1/23. Dad and I are proud of you son. We are praying for you and the whole Stryker Brigade. You are all heroes. Thank you all for what you have done and sacrificed so America would be safe.

To our only Son Jr we are so proud of you! As a little boy at home we could never get you to empty the garbage and now you are part of the Stryker Brigade fighting for our country and the freedom of the Iraq people, Jr always know you made us so proud and we love you and pray for you and all your unit! And that soon we will see you again with banners and flags in our hands and lots of kisses and hugs! Proud Parents from Sacramento Calif.

i want to write and say thanks to all the troops in 2-3 for serveing our country it has to be hard thing to do expecially if you have kids and a wife at home. my husband is currently over there and has been through a lot of stuff baby i love you and hope you guys return home safe. i love you pv2line we miss you and hope you come home soon randi line

TO SGT, RANDY HOLLOWAY ALSO KNOWN AS MY BABY BOY TODAY I AM FEELING VERY WORRIED WE HAVENT HEARD FROM YOU, STAY SAFE YOU HAVE A WIFE THAT LOVES YOU AND TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS THAT NEED THERE DADDY! SOON ITS ALMOST A YEAR AND WE HOPE THAT SOON YOU WILL BE BACK IN THE GOOD OLD USA WE ALL MISS YOU AND ALWAYS KNOW THAT ALL THE STRYKER BRIGADE IS ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON LOVE YOU MOM!

Hey guys you are doing a wonderful job...just hold it together a few more months...your on the last strech and will be back in America soon..

It sounds pretty ugly there with the heat and people targeting you...but hey you are the embassadors of Peace...good luck and protection with a whole lot of direction...
Love to all from a Styker MOM...

GOD bless all of you for what you have sacrificed and are sacrificing to make the world a safer place. I have no friends or family members in the military. I live near Fort Lewis Washington. When I see a military vehicle or a soldier I get tears in my eyes to think of the position you all place yourselves in to preserve our American way of life. I recently heard of how the movie "Fareinheit 9-11" is affecting the morale of some of you in a bad way. Please pay no attention to it. It is a bunch of lies. Michael Moore, the maker of the film is a man who is illinformed and needs lots of prayer.I pray for all of our troops daily. Thank you again for what you are doing and GOD bless you, give you HIS peace that passes understanding, comfort you and your families. I pray that HE wraps HIS arms around you. This is a blessing to me to recieve this website. Love, Diana Miner, Toutle Washington

From a 3 tour nam vet to you who are in harms way, may you all return home in sound bodies and minds , and may you be victourious in your task of bringing freedom to the Iraqi people, and heres hoping they all open their eyes and see what you are attempting to do for them.

To the vietnam vet you are a hero too! We thank you also I lost my uncle in nam he was weeks from coming home! You nam vets are never forgotten we thank you for all your sacrifices! From a Stryker Mom!

I first want to say how very proud I am of every military person that is fighting for all of our freedom. We all owe our lives to them. I am so proud of all of you and proud to be an American. I think about what they go through, the extremely long hours and/or days they put in, the lack of sleep, the living conditions, fighting the heat, and being away from all of your loved ones. I feel for each and every one that of you. I want to give special acknowledgment to The Stryker Brigade, 2nd ID, 3rd BDE, all the soldiers, my boyfriend...Mike. I feel so lucky that you have came into my life!! You are such an incredible man and an incredible soldier. Sometimes I miss you so much, it hurts but I know you are doing your duty over there and I'm so very proud of you for everything that you do. I know you don't like me to worry but I will worry about you til you come home safely. I will "always" be here for you to support you and to love you. I'm patientely ( well, trying to be patient..lol ), anxiously might be a better word, waiting for you to come home. Don't worry, I'll keep those great care packages coming til you do come home. :-) I pray every day for you and everyones' safety. Please take care of yourself and stay safe honey!!

Very Proud Girlfriend Of Stryker Soldier Mike!!!

My prayers are with you all. I pray that all of you stay safe and come home soon. But my special prayers are out to my brother. Curtis, I love you and miss you. I really appreciate your support about me being at college. You are my inspiration and I just wanted you to know that I love you and miss you. Please stay safe and keep doing what you love.

Your little sis, Chantel

Well we all can finally see the light at the end of this long dark tunnel. I am so very proud of all the Stryker Soldiers and their families for hanging in there and keeping each others spirits up. I know I'm not alone when I say sometimes in the last year it has been hard to even breathe, let alone get through each long day. I am excited and overjoyed and relieved to see our guys come home soon. To my husband, I love you more and more everyday, you are my soulmate and my best friend. Stay safe and we will be together kissing under the stars again soon.

To our Daddy, SSG Dustin Rinehart. We miss you all the time. We are very very proud of you. We can't wait for you to come home. We love you Daddy! oh P.S GO DALE EARNHARDT JR. Come home and watch the races with us soon. Stay Safe. Mom says hi and she loves and misses you very much.

The extent of my gratitude is boundless. My pride in our military swells my heart. The best way I can think to thank you is to thank God for you and your families who share in your sacrifice
for the well being of our country. May God bless you all and His angels watch over you.

Thanks for your incredibly difficult work. Your friends and families miss you. Keep safe, and keep doing right. I hope you all get to come home soon.

I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the troops overseas and in the homeland. Without you all, we wouldn't have the peace and freedom we all so dearly take for granted.

My boyfriend is in Mosul right now and I know he is fighting for our country. I can't wait for him to get home. It's so hard to not be able to talk to him regularly. The fear and anxiety of not knowing where he is at is so frustrating, but I understand he (and the rest of the SBCT) are doing their jobs.

A great MANY thanks to all active, inactive, reserve, or guard personnel for making our lives safer. Love and prayers to all the troops alive and those families who have lost a loved one, and especially to that one particular soldier). I miss you baby!!

God Bless to you all, and come home safe!!

To the men and women of the Stryker Brigade - thank you for the sacrifices you all have made making sure are freedom endures. To SGT. RANDY HOLLOWAY - we love you and are proud of you. We miss you lots and can't wait for your safe return. Much love to you and may god bless you and keep you safe.

I wanted to send you a note to say thank you. Thank you for protecting our country and our freedom. I can't imagine how hard it is being away from your family and home. But I really appreciate all you have had to sacrifice on our behalf. The American people owe you so much. And I know we will never be able to repay you. All I can offer you are words of gratitude. I have two children one is 8 and the other is 6. I feel like you are defending our freedom and giving them a better future. For that, I am forever grateful. I have taught them about you and what you have to give up for us to live in this land of freedom. When they see a military person they go up and say, " thank you for protecting our country." I've seen grown men almost brought to tears by this simple gesture. Funny how the small things in life are taken for granted isn't it? Sept. 11 taught me to take small things for granted no more. And I hope to live the rest of my life remembering those lessons. I only wish more people remembered how we felt on Sept. 12. Then more people would remember to say thank you to you and those with you.
In closing, let me once again tell you thank you. May you be safe in your travels.
Paulette Nelson

To Spec Nicholas Davis and the Strykers! God be with you and bring you all home safe and sound. Hope you are packed and ready to come home!!! Love you Nick

To my Mijo stay safe! Can"t wait to see you! All the family and friends are praying for you and all the Stryker Brigade! We love You, love your worried Mama in Sacramento!

HEY YA'LL ARE ALMOST DONE BE SAFE THEN WISH ME AND MY UNIT LUCK IN TAKING YOUR SPOT IN IRAQ GO STRYKER BDE 1/25ID 1/24 INF REGT DUECE FOUR!!!!

this message is for anthony wade, my friend melissa sent me this email i justed to say may god to continue to walk with each and every one of you, and anthony call your mom so she can rest a little better at night knowing you are ok.
take care and may you be blessed

Darren,
You are LOVED RESPECTED AND ADMIRED...and MISSED. Your 4 children and I wait anxiously for your return. To you and your comrades, be safe, your fight is a worthy one. CRAZYHORSE!!
all our love, your wife andrea

Thank you to my son and all his commrades in Iraq. A year with the Stryker Brigade draws him close to a year. I have recently been able to see him on web cam and the truer reality of what he was doing hit me. I was flattened the whole next day. After seeing him, tired eyes, but the pride welled in him and his frequent smiles. My prayers are not only for him and when a soldier falls or is wounded I don't worry was it my son. It was some parent's son like me. I work as a critical care RN but will never rivel what our soldiers have done for this country. All I can say is Thank You! Stryker Mom

Thank you to all the soldiers and their families who go through extreme sacrifices so we can have our freedom. You are our nations hero's. My fiancé is with the Stryker brigade and my thoughts and prayers are with him and every other soldier keeping this country safe. Pfc. Brian Connaughton I love you with all my heart and miss you incredibly... We are all waiting for your safe return and cannot wait for your smile to brighten our days. I am so proud of you baby! Come home to me so we can finally get married, okay! Continue to stay safe and be careful. I love you so much! XoXoXo...

I am sending a heartfelt "thank-you" to all the extraordinary men and women protecting and serving our country. Please know that we are praying for your safe return to your families and that God will help heal Iraq. Also KNOW that no matter what the political outcome in this country or in Iraq, what you are doing is GOOD. You are helping people that have been unable to help themselves and serving the U.S. honorably. Our pride overflows...God Bless and keep you.
K.A. Longview, WA

TO SGT HOLLOWAY, Babe your girls and I are so proud of you, and miss you so much we can not wait for your safe return as well as all of SBCT. Never forget how much we love you!!! Soon we will all be complete again...kisses, katrina, Angel and Isa

Strykers of 2/3 as you finish up your year and get ready to hand it over to your replacements, you have walked tall and fought a good fight. Know that all of us at home is so very proud of each and everyone of you. Son I love you BE CAREFUL!!! God Bless each of you and hurry home.

To my son, Dustin, and all the men and women with the 1/14 Cav, thank you so much for your sacrifices you have had to make for not only keeping us safe, but for also trying to help the Iraqi people. You've done your duty and your time is near. It's been a long road, but you are seeing the light. You have formed bonds with your fellow comrades that will stay with you forever and you will be leaving comrades behind, but you did your part and now you will be reunited with your loved ones. HOORAH!!! Stay Safe and we will see you soon. I love you son!, Love, Mom & Phil, Mam-maw & Pap-paw, and your brother, Mark.

Thank you so much for everything you are doing, everyone over there is in my prayers everyday. I hope you all come home soon!!! Stay safe and strong!!!

I am so proud of my brother and everyone who is fighting to keep our Country safe.Though there is a part of me that wishes that you would all be home with your families and loved ones.But,in my heart I know that you all have a job to do.We owe you all so much for doing what you must.We love you all.And keep you safe and warm in our hearts and prayers.

I STILL REMEMBER THE GOOD BYE THE FIRST TIME,
YOU WERE ON YOUR WAY FROM BASIC, TO HAWAII.
I HAD TO PACK FOR YOU,AND AS A MOM, WANTED TO MAKE SURE YOU HAD EVERYTHING..AND THEN SOME..
SO AS A MOM,I COULDN;T RESIST SENDING SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU SMILE..THEY HAD BEEN
PACKED AWAY, TO SAVE FOR YOUR CHILDREN ONE DAY.
BUT I COULDN'T RESIST..SO I PACKED THEM.AND SENT THEM ON WITH THE MOVER'S.WHEN YOU FINALLY RECIVED YOU HOUSEHOLD. YOU CALLED....
AND WE FINALLY GOT AROUND TO HAVE YOU RECIVED YOUR THING;S FROM HOME? YES WAS YOUR ANSWER..
WITH A LAUGH..MOM YOU SAID..EVERY ONE'S IN MY
ROOM PLAYING WITH THE G.I.JOE'S..LOVE YOU SON.

To my son it's almost over!Soon we will be reunited again I can't wait to see your beautiful face and hold you in my arms!Pops and I and your sister are so proud of you!See you soon Jr.

Guys, "thanks," and "thanks ten thousand times" for your service over there. I did six in the Navy back when Russia was the enemy and a dozen years each fighting forest fires and EMT'ing in remote areas--and an Army brat, with my dad doing 26 with the 1st Inf, 2d Armor and 2d Cav (there was an "M8" lonnngg before the Stryker!) So I know that glory comes more in the anticipation and the aftermath of duty, and that along with duty comes a lot of boredom, tedium, drudgery, not to mention dust, dirt, no showers, and just going nuts from being far from home. Been there, done that, although my enemies were mostly not the shooting kind. The important thing is that you're doing what you are doing, and that means some pretty grand things--bringing liberty to a very dark land; bringing an end to a regime that was a fair comparison to Nazi Germany; of fighting a war the right way, using restraint sometimes when its the right thing to do. And you're doing some pretty "small" things that are just as important--covering your brothers, caring for the kids and innocents caught up in this, just getting up every day and doing your duty. I hope at least some of you know that we at home really do care; really do appreciate the work you do; and really do see what you're doing as something on the same order as our own country's founding. Hang in there, fight the fight; you are in our prayers day by day. Tomorrow will be a better place because you are there today. GSM

Thank you to the 3/2 SBCT, for helping make my children's world a safer place to live. Keep your heads down and come home soon! To my hero, SFC Leavell, I miss you so much baby, and the coming weeks can not go quickly enough for me. Every morning for the past 9 years I wake up feeling like I've won the lottery.. and I never even bought a ticket. Git R Done and hurry home.. All my love forever
K~

We're beginning to see the light at the end of this tunnel.We can't wait to hear your voices,hug you,swap stories& respect your silences.Our thoughts & prayers to all Stryker replacement soldiers & their families. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the administrators of Stryker News-you've been a window of light in a rather dark year. Kathy Lambret-Davidson&family

To the family of PFC ADAM HARRIS: I cannot begin to express my condolences to your family for your sons sacrafice,just know that the whole stryker family grieves with you,and prays that the Lord is able to soothe your heart during this difficult time. This hero will never be forgotten. GOD BLESS

SFC ROUNTREE!!
WE LOVE YOU
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE YOU BACK...WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR FALLEN COMRADES. JUST MAKE THE NEXT FEW WEEKS FLY BY OK? HURRY HOME, I HAVE JOBS FOR YOU TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE!! HA HA YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO US DARREN, YOU ARE "MY GUY" BABE. JUST THINK, HOLIDAYS AND BIRTHDAYS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 2 YEARS, I WILL NEVER LET YOU OUT OF MY SIGHT. I LOVE YOU TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY SARGE! ANDREA, HANNAH, HAYDEN, BOB, AND ELIZABETH..."DA CLAN"