12/16/2005
Many of you
have asked about our son Steven who was deployed to Iraq in October 2003. We
are pleased to let you know Steven returned safe and sound in the Spring of
2005. We are also thrilled to announce that Steven was able to complete the
final semester of college that was interrupted upon deployment, graduating magna
cum laude from Bethel University December 16th, 2005. His immediate
plans are to submit applications for graduate school as his interest is in
clinical psychology specializing in Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Many of
these soldiers families, studies and careers are put on hold while they serve to
protect this country. Thank you to all that support our soldiers.
October 30th, 2003.
That date will stick in our memory. That’s the day we received
the call that our son was being deployed to Iraq along with his National Guard
unit.
My name is Karin Lancaster. I am the Client Relations Coordinator for AHC and
one of the Front Office Training Associates. Some of you will know me personally
and some might recognize my name as the contact with your monthly monitors. This
last year has been a roller coaster of emotions for many in our country. I know
many of you also have family members, friends or close loved ones proudly
serving our country in one of many branches of the military. I’m sure your
family, as our family has, closely followed the events taking place.
Little did we know in 1998 when our son Steven was 17, and enlisted in the Army
National Guard, that he would be asked to serve his country overseas during a
world conflict. Although always a possibility, a person never thinks it will
really happen. As it turns out, Steven was in his final semester before college
graduation when he received the word that he would be deployed in 3 weeks,
thereby requiring withdrawal from his final senior semester. As much as we like
to think we control our future plans, life happens.
Thank you to all who have supported our troops, whether on foreign soil or
domestic. They need and feel your support and your encouragement.
November 10, 2004 Steven's
good-bye letter to his Mom & Dad
Mom & Dad
This is what has become our traditional departure letter. Please forgive the
handwriting. Before I get more personal, I have a point to make. Serving in Iraq
is the most honoring thing I have ever done. Everyday I awake proud to be a US
soldier. I can think of no better way to live my life. Every time I see the flag
or hear the anthem I stand proudly next to those who have gone before me. There
are no good words to describe how deeply I love America and serving it is my
greatest pleasure. Tomorrow I head back to the war zone and if the insurgents
are successful and God brings me home, let nothing tarnish this idea from your
heads. I marched proudly into the fate which awaits me. There is no calling
higher on my heart that serving the people of America and the people of Iraq. I
know you will always despise Iraq, but in my heart there is so much hope for
that country. If anything happens, let the world know I have no regrets.
Your son
Steve
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